Milwaukee Runs, Walks & Bike Rides for Charity

Runs, Walks & Bike Rides - 2009 Milwaukee

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 6. 10:30 a.m. start
Where: Veteran's Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Proceeds to benefit Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Trek 100 Ride for Hope
When: Saturday, June 6. 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

Miller Lite Ride for the Arts
When: Sunday, June 7. Start times vary due to different lengths of rides.
Where: Begins Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Ends at Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Proceeds to benefit the United Performing Arts Fund

Tour de Cure
When: Sunday, June 28. 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 28
Where: Veteran's Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Proceeds to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Wisconsin

Gilda's Club Woof 'n Hoof
When: Saturday, August 1. 8 a.m. start
Where: Atwater School, 2100 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood
Proceeds to benefit Gilda's Club of Southeastern Wisconsin

Milwaukee Liver Life Walk 2009
When: Saturday, August 8. 1:30 p.m. start
Where: Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Proceeds to benefit the American Liver Foundation

10th Anniversary Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run / Walk
When: Saturday, August 8. 8:30 a.m. start
Where: Hank Aaron Trail. Start at Klement’s Sausage Haus (east side of Miller Park Stadium)
Proceeds to support the Hank Aaron State Trail

Walk and Run For Wishes
When: Saturday, August 22
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin

Dylan’s 2 Mile Run/Walk for Autism to Indian Summer
When: Sunday, September 13
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin

Walk for Farm Animals
When: Saturday, September 26
Where: Bradford Beach at Northpoint
Proceeds benefit Farm Sanctuary

Komen Milwaukee Race for the Cure
When: Sunday, September 27
Where: Milwaukee Lakefront
Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® network

Milwaukee Lung Walk
When: Sunday, October 4
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd.
Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association of Wisconsin

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

AIDS Walk Wisconsin
When: Saturday, October 11
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Proceeds benefit the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin