Vets Day 5K & 10K
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:45AM CST
- Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $34.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1km
Event summary
Join us in honoring our veterans and current service members at the Vets Day 5K & 10K on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in the scenic city of Milwaukee. This exciting event kicks off your winter running season with a vibrant atmosphere and a beautiful course that winds through Veterans Park. Runners will enjoy the unique experience of starting and finishing right in front of the iconic War Memorial on Mason Street.
Participants can choose between the 5K or 10K distances, making it a perfect outing for both seasoned athletes and those new to running. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with fellow runners at the awards ceremony and indulge in a delicious gourmet hot chocolate bar. This year, the Vets Day race proudly partners with Operation Finally Home, a noble initiative that builds custom, mortgage-free homes for veterans and their families. All proceeds from the event will support this worthy cause, so lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of community spirit, camaraderie, and honoring those who have served!
Participants can choose between the 5K or 10K distances, making it a perfect outing for both seasoned athletes and those new to running. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with fellow runners at the awards ceremony and indulge in a delicious gourmet hot chocolate bar. This year, the Vets Day race proudly partners with Operation Finally Home, a noble initiative that builds custom, mortgage-free homes for veterans and their families. All proceeds from the event will support this worthy cause, so lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of community spirit, camaraderie, and honoring those who have served!
Organiser's Description
Start your winter running season off on the the right foot and honor our veterans and current service members by joining Silver Circle [https://silvercirclesportsevents.com/] for the Vets Day 5K & 10K at the War Memorial on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The Vets Day 5K & 10K is part of the Wisconsin Chilly Willy Winter Run Series [https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Oconomowoc/ChillyWillyWinterRunSeries]. You and hundreds of other runners will race through beautiful Veterans park. This is the only race that starts and finishes on Mason street right in front of the War Memorial. Join your fellow runners after the race for awards and a gourmet hot chocolate bar.
OPERATION FINALLY HOME
The Vets Day 5K & 10K is also proud to partner with Silver Circle Foundation [https://runsignup.com/DonationWebsite/SilverCircleFoundationInc] to help raise money for Operation Final Home [https://www.operationfinallyhome.org]. Operation Finally Home was established in 2005 and builds custom, mortgage-free homes to Americas veterans and their families. All money donated as part of registration for this race will be donated to Operation Finally Home to help support their mission.
OPERATION FINALLY HOME
The Vets Day 5K & 10K is also proud to partner with Silver Circle Foundation [https://runsignup.com/DonationWebsite/SilverCircleFoundationInc] to help raise money for Operation Final Home [https://www.operationfinallyhome.org]. Operation Finally Home was established in 2005 and builds custom, mortgage-free homes to Americas veterans and their families. All money donated as part of registration for this race will be donated to Operation Finally Home to help support their mission.
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$34.10
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5K Walk
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$34.10
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10k
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$34.10
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1K Kiddo's Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:45AM CST)
Free
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