Public invited to exciting lineup of family-friendly activities ahead of Saturday’s 10K and 5K
The Bellin Run is set to kick off race weekend with a range of family-friendly activities Friday, June 7 in Astor Park. The Friday events promise fun and excitement for attendees of all ages, setting the stage for the Bellin 10K and 5K on Saturday morning.
Friday evening events include:
General events:
- Registration/packet pick-up — 3-8 p.m.
Individuals who are registered are invited to pick up their race packet at this time. Individuals who are not signed up may register in person until 8 p.m. at the Astor Park registration tent. The price to register in person on June 7 is $50. - Health and Fitness Expo — 3-8 p.m.
The expo features booths with health education, nutrition information, fitness equipment and apparel vendors, as well community organizations. The Bellin Health Sports Medicine booth will be offering free injury consultations. - Children’s activities — 3-8 p.m.
Activities for kiddos will include art projects, face painting and more to help children get in on the fun! - Pasta dinner — 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Attendees are invited to our annual all-you-can-eat pasta dinner. The prices are just $9 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under, and free for anyone under 2 years old. The menu includes salad, garlic toast, pasta with meat sauce, mac & cheese, baby carrots, apple slices, cookies, water and Pepsi products. - Elite athlete autographs — 4-4:30 p.m.
Bellin’s world-class runners will be signing autographs between the Health and Fitness Expo and pasta dinner tents. - Participant Events — 4-7 p.m.
Three great events take place Friday night: Back to the Road Crew, TRIUMPH Mile with Greatness and Children’s Run.- Back to the Road Crew — 4 p.m.
Sponsored by Bellin Health Bellin Health Orthopedics – Hip and Knee Replacement, the Back to the Road Crew is made up of people who have faced recovery and rehabilitation from surgery or a major illness and want to get “Back to the Road.” They’ll complete a one-mile course (two laps around Astor Park) to celebrate their recovery. This is an invitation-only event. - TRIUMPH Mile with Greatness — 5 p.m.
Our elite athletes will run a one-mile course alongside our athletes with disabilities for fun — and a great cause! All proceeds raised will benefit the MyTEAM TRIUMPH athletic inclusion organization. The fun starts at 5 p.m. in Astor Park. All are welcome, and freewill donations are encouraged. Look for individuals carrying collection jugs or donate online at myteamtriumph-wi.org. - Children’s Run — 6 p.m.
The Children’s Run is a half-mile run around the perimeter of Astor Park. This is a non-competitive fun run. Every kid is a winner! Registration is just $15, or $20 in person on Friday evening. Participants receive an official Bellin Run T-shirt, a cool superhero cape and a great finisher medal. Registration is available at bellinrun.com.
- Back to the Road Crew — 4 p.m.
Several of our Friday events require registration, so the Bellin Run reminds participants to sign up accordingly.
The 48th annual Bellin Run will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 8. For more information or to register, visit bellinrun.com. Follow the Bellin Run on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.