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Milwaukee Runs, Walks & Bike Rides for Charity

Runs, Walks & Bike Rides - 2012 Milwaukee

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Milwaukee Runs, Walks & Bike Rides for CharityDoug Pensinger / Getty Images
A night of celebrating often feels even better if it's been earned by a day of working for a great cause. Participating in one of Milwaukee's many summer runs, walks and bike rides for charity is an easy way to get fit, get outside and get money for some worthy organizations all at the same time. Many of these events will lead you right to the lakefront festival du jour, while others take participants off the beaten trail to enjoy the scenery outside the city.

Laura's Smile Mile
When: Saturday, June 2. 10:30 a.m. start
Where: Veteran's Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Proceeds to benefit Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance

UPAF's Ride for the Arts
When: Sunday, June 3. Start times vary due to different lengths of rides.
Where: Begins at south gate of Summerfest grounds, at N. Harbor Dr. and E. Polk St.
Proceeds to benefit the United Performing Arts Fund

Trek 100 Ride for Hope
When: Saturday, June 9. 7:30 a.m. start for 100 Mile and 100k; 9:30 a.m. for shorter routes.
Where: Begins at Trek, 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo
Proceeds to benefit Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer

Tour de Cure
When: Saturday, June 16. Start times vary due to different lengths of rides.
Where: Begins at Grafton High School, 1950 Washington St., Grafton
Proceeds to benefit the American Diabetes Association

Brainstorm 3K Walk / 5K Run
When: Sunday, June 24
Where: Veteran's Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Proceeds to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Wisconsin

Milwaukee Liver Life Walk 2012
When: Saturday, July 28. 8:30 a.m. start
Where: Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Proceeds to benefit the American Liver Foundation

Dylan’s 2 Mile Run/Walk for Autism to Indian Summer
When: Sunday, September 9
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin

Brigg’s & Al’s Run & Walk
When: Saturday, September 15
Where: Begins at 10th and Wells Streets. Ends at Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Proceeds benefit Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Joe's Run, Walk & Roll
When: Saturday, September 22
Where: Hart Park, 7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa
Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern Wisconsin

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