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Frozen Custard 5k

Wed August 7, 2024 Milwaukee, WI 53208 US Directions
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Frozen Custard 5k

$33 6:30PM CDT Price increases after June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

Kid's Registration (untimed)

$20 6:30PM CDT Price increases after June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

Virtual

$50 Price increases after June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

Place

4599 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI US 53208

Description

Big news! The inaugural Frozen Custard 5k is here, teaming up with Fred's Frozen Custard and Washington Park Wednesdays!

Meet us by the Bandshell for a laid-back summertime walk/run through historical Washington Park on Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 6:30pm.

After you finish your 5k, head over to the Bandshell to enjoy live music and some rad local art. Bring your own picnic or visit a food vendor and take in this beloved community concert series from 6-8pm.

Whether it's your first race, or your 100th, everyone's welcome at the Frozen Custard 5k!

 

Registration Options

General 5k Registration | General 5k is open to all ages and abilities! 

Kid's 5k Registration | This option is for kids 12 and younger. NOTE: Kid entries are untimed, but will receive the patch, dish, and custards. There is only 1 (one) 5k race, with a short kid's dash before the 5k. Registered kids participating in the dash may also participate in the 5k.

Age 5 and under | Registration is not required. If you would like to receive the goodies + frozen custard - please register the kiddos :-)

Virtual Registration | Can't make it? Virtual registration is available!

Goodies

All registered participants receive:

  • 3.1 mile walk/run throughout the iconic Washington Park

  • Custard Patch (pin or sew it!)

  • Custom Custard/Ice Cream Dish

  • Complimentary dish of Fred's frozen custard on race day - chocolate, vanilla, or twist!

  • Chip-Timed race; all ages and abilities are welcome

  • Enjoy Washington Park Wednesdays Concert Series' LIVE ART! night with music, live artists, and many community partners

  • Donation to Washington Park Neighbors + Hunger Task Force Food Drive

PLUS! All registered participants will receive a bonus one-scoop sundae at Bubba's Frozen Custard!

 

Optional add-on t-shirt: To keep the pricing as low as possible for this event, t-shirts are not included.  During sign-up, optional short-sleeved t-shirts will be available as an add-on for both kids and general registrations! Shirts will be picked up alongside your packet.

Packet Pick-Up

ENCOURAGE METHOD | Early Packet Pick-Up:

When: Tuesday, August 6 2024

Time: 3:00pm -7:00pm

Where: Denizen MKE | 4227 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee WI 53208

Race Day Pick-Up

When: Wednesday, August 7 2024

Time: 3:00pm - 6:15pm

Where: Washington Park Bandshell, Milwaukee, WI 53208

*Prepare for a longer wait on race day. Early pick-up is strongly encouraged. You MAY pick up someone else's packet.
 

If you are picking up for 3 or more people, please email cheers@414events.com with the names of all racers and we will group your packets.

Registration

General Registration

April 1 - April 30: $30

May 1 - June 30: $33

July 1 - July 31: $37

August 1 - August 7: $40

Kid's Registration

April 1 - June 30: $20

July 1 - August 7: $25

Dogs & Strollers

Dogs are not allowed on the course, but socialized leashed pups are welcome in the public park.

Strollers are allowed but must begin towards the back of the line. This is an out-and-back course so for the safety of everyone, we ask that strollers be avoided in the wave 1 + 2 crowds. Please stay to the right, be courteous of fellow racers, and be cautious of your surroundings to allow for other racers to pass as needed.

Transfers

You may transfer to the virtual event at any time for no charge. Please note: You MUST complete the transfer via your account so we know to mail it out to you.

1) Log in on Runsignup.com

2) Click "Profile" on the top right-hand side of the page

4) Transfer Event or Transfer to Another Runner (Depending on your chosen option- listed at the top of the page on the top right)

About Us + The Event

About us + the event: In 2013, we started Four One Four Events in our Riverwest living room with our first race, the Sweet Home Milwaukee 5k, and were met with a wonderful and supportive community. In 2014, we moved to an amazing little neighborhood on the Near West Side of Milwaukee, called Martin Drive; a small, tight-knit area in our City with the kindest neighbors. Then in 2019, we were lucky to become the next owner+operators of our neighborhood shop, Fred's Frozen Custard & Grill. Since 1967, Fred's has created joyful memories for generations of families in the surrounding neighborhoods. To no surprise, we were met with another incredible community when we became the next caretakers of Fred's. Sensing a theme? We have some pretty awesome people around us. ;-)

This year, we celebrate more than a decade of Four One Four Events and our 5th anniversary of Fred's - all because of our community. We are grateful and excited to bring everyone together to enjoy the historic and beautiful Washington Park, local artists, and our super cool corner of the world. In a world of options, we thank you for choosing to support local and small businesses!

Cheers!

Sam + Alex

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