The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, 53202
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
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Great for
- Beginner Friendly
- For a Cause
Beginner Friendly
For a CauseGreat for: beginners
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Easygoing- Rolling area
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From the organizer
In memory of Grant Heffelfinger, Milwaukee Gay Sports Network is honored to host our annual Big Gay 5K Run/Walk.
Milwaukee Gay Sports Network is honored to partner with the Heffelfinger Family to host our annual 5K Run/Walk! In memory of Grant Heffelfinger, the event will be held on September 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Veterans Park.
Once again, we will be officially Sanctioned by USA Track & Field.
Registration will open at 9:00 AM with the run starting at 10:00 AM. Early registration - Friday, August 7, $35* General registration - through race day by 9:00 AM, $45** Get a team together and save (4 or more needed)
*T-shirts for early bird registration runners will be ready to pick up at registration the day of the event in the size indicated online. **T-shirts are not guaranteed after early bird registration Don’t miss Milwaukee’s most colorful run/walk – The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K.
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