The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K
About this race
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! 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.
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About Milwaukee
The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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