22nd Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk

 

In-Person - Saturday, August 13, 8:30am
Virtual - August 6-13
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Participate in person or virtually - whichever works for you!

Great live DJ music will keep your feet moving even after you finish the 5K

Beautiful route through Three Bridges Park crossing the Menomonee River, through restored prairie and providing a dramatic view of American Family Field in the home stretch

All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt and 22nd Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5K sticker

Family-friendly, strollers welcome

Prizes for teams and top 3 male and female runners in fifteen age categories

Race results available on the day of the event

Teams of 8 or more get a registration deal AND logo on their t-shirts! Also eligible for team prizes!

Race proceeds support ALL major initiatives of the Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail

In-Person Event

The in-person event features our usual flat and fast, chip-timed course through beautiful Three Bridges Park crossing the Menomonee River, through restored prairie and providing a dramatic view of American Family Field in the home stretch. This route is steeped in history and located along Milwaukee’s former rail and industrial corridor.

Virtual Event
For those who still want to support the trail and get active but can’t make it to the in-person event, we are hosting a virtual option again this year. Runners and walkers can follow the pre-set 5k course OR a 5k course of your choosing between Saturday, August 6 and Saturday, August 13. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt, Hank Aaron State Trail sticker, virtual race bib, and finisher certificate.

In Honor of the People of the Road

The event’s artwork changes every year to celebrate all there is to love about the Trail! This year’s art features the People of the Road Sculptures which pay tribute to the thousands of workers who built the locomotives and rail cars made in Milwaukee Road’s Menomonee Valley Shops. The 5k route goes right through the heart of the former Milwaukee Road Shops which flourished from 1848 to 1985. People of the Road is a powerful reminder of the role the Milwaukee Road and its employees played in the history of Milwaukee and beyond. The Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail completed the fundraising and installation of this five-sculpture historical monument in July of 2020, and it is part of the 2022 5k route. Learn more about the People of the Road sculptures.
Race proceeds support all major initiatives of The Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail, including:

Sending kids to Bike Adventure Camp each summer
Organizing Stew Crews that keep the trail clean from spring through fall
Art and maintenance along the trail such as our most recent project, the People of the Road Monument.

The restoration of the trail and adjacent areas has provided green space for recreation, wildlife habitat, and improved ecology. Altogether, the Hank Aaron State Trail is a unique destination and undeniable community asset for all to enjoy.

Family & Stroller Friendly Event

The HAST 5K is a family-friendly event. You don’t have to be a runner to participate – you are most welcome to walk the course and strollers are welcome! We do ask that strollers cue up at the back of the group. If you are not interested in your time, please choose the “untimed” 5k event. This will help boost your proceeds to the Trail!