Lion Run
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Lion Run and Family Fun : event overview
The Lion Run and Family Fun takes place on August 8, 2026 in Grafton, WI at Centennial Park (1370 17th Ave). The event includes a 5K run and a 2 mile walk. Registration for each event is listed at $30 and opens February 22, 2026. Proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Lions Camp for Children with Diabetes and the Grafton Lions Foundation. The event is produced and timed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC.
Course, services and logistics
The course is a flat out-and-back on 17th Street, starting and finishing at Centennial Park. There is one on-course aid station with water. Parking is available on site; participants are asked not to park on 17th Street. Chip timing will be used. Awards are planned for overall male and female finishers and for top three in age groups starting 0-14 and then every five years. Participants registered by noon July 26 are guaranteed a cotton unisex race shirt. Packet pick-up and race-day registration require a receipt with a scannable QR code accessible on a mobile device or saved image. Additional on-site activities include live music, food vendors, children’s rides and games, and visits from local first responders. Volunteer roles are available; volunteers receive a free entry to a future race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.