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In memory of Grant Heffelfinger, Milwaukee Gay Sports Network is honored to host our annual Big Gay 5K Run/Walk.
The event will be held at Veterans Park.
Registration will open at 9:00 AM with the run starting at 10:00 AM.
Early registration - Friday, August 22, $35.
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Strikethrough Price: $45
Price: $35
($0: Ages 1 - 11)
($20: Ages 12 - 17)
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Price increases after August 7, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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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!
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WE ARE NOW OFFERING AN AQUABIKE DIVISION! 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.
Type — Road running
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T-shirts are not guaranteed after early bird registration.
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Don’t miss Milwaukee’s most colorful run/walk – The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K.
Awards will be given to top finishers.
Parking is available at Veterans Park.
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General registration - through race day by 9:00 AM, $45.
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Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! 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.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Veterans Park
1010 N.
Lincoln Memorial Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202 US View Location on Map
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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!
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 15.2° / 23.7°
wb_sunny 13.6° / 22.5°
air 13.1 /
water_drop72.2%
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
thermostat 15.2° / 23.7°
wb_sunny 13.6° / 22.5°
air 13.1 km/h
water_drop72.2%
Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, United States.