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Runs, Walks and Bike Rides for Charity - Milwaukee

By Carrie Trousil, About.com

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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.

Tour de Cure
When: Sunday, May 18. Start times vary due to different lengths of rides.
Where: Begins at Grafton High School, 1950 Washington St., Grafton
Cost: $150 per rider
Proceeds to benefit the American Diabetes Association

Miller Lite Ride for the Arts
When: Sunday, June 1. 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.
Cost: $35 per adult, $25 per youth, $95 per family
Proceeds to benefit the United Performing Arts Fund

2008 Trek 100 Ride for Hope
When: Saturday, June 7. 7:30 a.m. start for 100 Mile and 100k; 9:30 a.m. for shorter routes.
Where: Begins Waukesha County Technical College, 800 Main St., Pewaukee
Cost: Entry fee TBA, plus $1 per mile in pledges
Proceeds to benefit Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer

Milwaukee Liver Walk 2008
When: Saturday, June 14. 1:30 p.m. start
Where: Frame Park, 1240 Frame Park Dr., Waukesha
Cost: Free, walkers to solicit donations
Proceeds to benefit the American Liver Foundation

Bay View Bicycle Club Lake Country Classic
When: Saturday, July 12. Start times vary due to different lengths of rides
Where: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 815 S. Concord Rd., Oconomowoc
Cost: $20 per adult, $10 riders 12 and under. After June 21: $25 per adult, $15 riders 12 and under.
Proceeds to benefit a local charity organization, details TBA.

Wheels and Heels Rush on Festa
When: Thursday, July 17. 6 p.m. start
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Cost: $20 per person for 5K/1 Mile Walk, $60 for family; $250 for Chariot Race
Proceeds to benefit the American Spinal Cord Injury Association

The Big Unit’s 5K Run/Walk to German Fest
When: Thursday, July 25. 7 p.m. start
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Cost: $20 per person in advance, $25 day of event; $12 per child (12 and under), $17 day of event
Proceeds to benefit a local food bank, details TBA

Run/Walk to Irish Fest
When: Saturday, August 16
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Cost: details TBA
Proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation

Walk and Run For Wishes
When: Saturday, August 23
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Cost: details TBA
Proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin

Dylan’s 2 Mile Run/Walk for Autism to Indian Summer
When: Sunday, September 7
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Cost: details TBA
Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin

Brigg’s & Al’s Run & Walk
When: Saturday, September 20
Where: Begins at 10th and Wells Streets. Ends at Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Cost: details TBA
Proceeds benefit Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

AIDS Walk Wisconsin
When: Saturday, October 4
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.
Cost: details TBA
Proceeds benefit the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin

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