Word on the Street 5k

Saturday, May 13 – Sunday, May 14, 2023 Past event
10:15 AM CDT
Verona, Wisconsin
$18.10–$33.55 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant Word on the Street 5K in beautiful Verona, Dane, on Saturday, May 13, 2023! This exciting event features a traditional in-person 5K race starting at 8:00 AM, where participants can enjoy a lively atmosphere with sponsor booths, post-race refreshments, and an awards ceremony. For families, a fun 1/3 mile Kids' Run will kick off at 9:15 AM, allowing children to dash through the picturesque prairie behind the library. Each young runner will receive a T-shirt and a finisher ribbon, making it a memorable experience for all!

If you prefer to participate at your own pace, the virtual 5K option is also available, allowing you to run or walk your favorite route anytime and anywhere. Virtual participants can pick up their T-shirts and race packets at the Verona Public Library starting May 12. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund, supporting our community's love for reading and education. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get active, have fun, and support a great cause!

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Races

  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.55 Fee & T-Shirt

    Run Anywhere

    Saturday, May 13, 2023 (10:15 AM CDT)

    $33.55

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  • Kids' Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Run with costumed characters through the prairie behind the library.

    Saturday, May 13, 2023 (10:15 AM CDT)

    $18.10

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  • In Person 5k

    Incl. $3.55 Fee & T-Shirt

    Begin and end at Verona Public Library

    Saturday, May 13, 2023 (9:00 AM CDT)

    $33.55

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Organiser's description

THREE OPTIONS FOR WORD ON THE STREET!

IN PERSON 5K - SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023, 8:00AM START

WORD ON THE STREET WILL RETURN TO OUR STANDARD GROUP STARTING AND FINISHING AREA. YOU CAN EXPECT SPONSOR BOOTHS ON SITE, POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS AND AN AWARDS CEREMONY.



VIRTUAL 5K

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T-SHIRTS AND RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE LIBRARY STARTING MAY 12. PARTICIPANTS FROM OUTSIDE THE AREA MAY REQUEST A T-SHIRT BE SHIPPED FOR A FEE.

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RUN OR WALK A 5K ANYTIME.

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CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE AND RUN ANYWHERE.

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NO RACE TIMING, WATER STOP, REFRESHMENTS, OR TRAFFIC CONTROL WILL BE PROVIDED.



KIDS' RUN - SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023, 9:15AM START

CHILDREN MAY REGISTER FOR A 1/3 MILE FUN RUN THROUGH THE PRAIRIE BEHIND THE LIBRARY. EACH REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND FINISHER RIBBON. PARENTS MAY JOIN IN AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.



ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT BENEFIT THE VERONA PUBLIC LIBRARY ENDOWMENT FUND https://www.veronapubliclibrary.org/endowment.

COST:

$25 5K EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31, 2023 (PLUS PROCESSING FEE)

$30 5K APRIL 1 - MAY 13, 2023 (PLUS PROCESSING FEE)

$15 KIDS' RUN (PLUS PROCESSING FEE)

*T-SHIRTS CAN ONLY BE GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 21, 2023

**ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR IN-PERSON EVENTS END AT NOON ON 5/12/23. RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE IN PERSON.

**ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR VIRTUAL EVENT ENDS AT 5:00 PM ON 5/13/23.



SAVE BY REFERRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

RECEIVE A $20 REFUND ON YOUR REGISTRATION FEE WHEN 4 OTHER PARTICIPANTS REGISTER USING YOUR REFERRAL CODE.

T-SHIRT AND PACKET PICK-UP:

PACKET PICK-UP AT VERONA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 500 SILENT STREET

MAY 12, 2023, 1:00 - 6:00 PM

MAY 13, 2023, 7:30 - 9:15 AM

TO RECEIVE YOUR T-SHIRT BY MAIL, SELECT "SHIP TO ME" AT CHECKOUT. A $5 POSTAGE FEE APPLIES.



EVENT DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023

Location

500 Silent Street, Verona, 53593, WI, United States

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