Vets Day 5K & 10K

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025
  • Time 8:45AM CST
  • Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Price Free - $41.75
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 1km

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Event summary

Join us for the Vets Day 5K & 10K on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in the scenic city of Milwaukee! This invigorating event, held at the historic War Memorial, is the perfect way to kick off your winter running season while honoring our brave veterans and active-duty service members. Runners will enjoy a beautiful course through Veterans Park, with the unique experience of starting and finishing on Mason Street, right in front of the War Memorial.

This uplifting race is part of the Wisconsin Chilly Willy Winter Run Series and promises not only a great workout but also a chance to contribute to a meaningful cause. A portion of the registration fees will support Operation Finally Home, an organization dedicated to providing mortgage-free homes to veterans and their families. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the awards ceremony and treat yourself to a delicious hot chocolate bar. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a cause and connect with your community!

Organiser's Description

Begin your winter running season with meaning at the Vets Day 5K & 10K presented by Cargill & hosted by Silver Circle [https://silvercirclesportsevents.com/] on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the War Memorial. This special event honors our veterans and active-duty service members and is part of the Wisconsin Chilly Willy Winter Run Series [https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Oconomowoc/ChillyWillyWinterRunSeries]. Join hundreds of runners as you make your way through the beautiful Veterans Park in the only race that starts and finishes on Mason Street, right in front of the War Memorial. After the race, stick around for the awards ceremony and treat yourself to our 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.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $4.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    $41.75

  • 5K Walk

    Incl. $4.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    $41.75

  • 10k

    Incl. $4.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    $41.75

  • 1K Kiddo's Race

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:45AM CST)

    Free

  • 5K Ruck

    Incl. $4.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    $41.75

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Location

War Memorial, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, 53202, WI, United States

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