Description
Thursday, September 13, 2012: Schlitz Park 5K Challenge, a Milwaukee River Challenge Weekend event. A scenic 5K course starts and finishes at historic Schlitz Park while one mile family fun jog/walk circles the grounds. Awards: 5K only. Top 3 places M/F 5-year age groups. Registration: Online and onsite at 4:30p. Race: 5:30p Schlitz Park at the tent at 1555 N. RiverCenter Drive boat launch. Limited to 400 participants. Chip timed. Fee: $20 thru March 15, $25 thru August 15, $30 thru race day. Register at Perks: Technical T-shirt. Beneficiary: Milwaukee Riverkeeper. Post Race: Food, drink & entertainment.
The Schlitz Park 5K kicks off the Milwaukee River Challenge weekend. Billed as the most accessible rowing race for viewing in America, the 12th annual Milwaukee River Challenge is Saturday, September 15 and features dozens of collegiate and club teams testing their rowing skills, stamina and precision on a single-leg, 3-mile challenge on the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers in downtown Milwaukee. www.milwaukeeriverchallenge.com
About Schlitz Park:
Schlitz Park offers the best of urban and suburban features combined in a single corporate campus. Whether by foot, two wheels or four, traveling to and from Schlitz Park is an easy commute. Were located along the Milwaukee River, connected to miles of bicycle and walking trails, and just steps away from some of the citys newest and most affordable places to live or spend the night. Parking is free and plentiful with preferred spaces for hybrid vehicles and an electrical vehicle charging station. With more than $60 million in upgrades and renovation underway, youll find a 46-acre landmark office community with the space and amenities tenants most desire. www.schlitzpark.com
Event schedule and times
Registration - Packet Pick Up - Chip Pick Up 4:30pm to 5:15pm
Race Start - 5K competitive race and 1 Mile fun jog / walk 5:30pm
Post Race: Food, drink, entertainment
Awards: Approx. 6:15pm
