The Cream Puff 5K is happening at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. This is a run/walk 5K event (3.1 miles) that will feature the Milwaukee Mile Speedway and State Fair Grounds. Not feeling the entire run? You can walk your way directly to your cream puff with our 1K option. We are kid friendly and stroller friendly. For the safety of our participants, dogs are not allowed.
Did you know that all of these great things are included with your registration?
– State Fair Ticket – valid any day of the Fair, August 1–11
– First Official Cream Puff of the year
– Sweet T-Shirt
– Finishers Ribbon
– Refreshingly cold water, soda or beer (21+)
– Post Race Party at Wednesday Night Live featuring the LoveMonkeys!
The event is benefiting the Wisconsin State Fair Foundation, established in 1995, is a 501c3 non-profit corporation. Their Mission includes securing private and public partnerships, generating financial resources to support Youth Program development at Wisconsin State Fair Park, and assisting the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board with future facility planning and development.
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Flat course and a nice cold treat!
Race was a little pricier than I usually like to spend for a 5k, but overall pretty nice. They offered packet pickup the prior Friday night, Saturday morning, and day … MORE
Race was a little pricier than I usually like to spend for a 5k, but overall pretty nice. They offered packet pickup the prior Friday night, Saturday morning, and day of before the race start. Over 900 people ran or walked. Course started just inside State Fair Park and wound around on the grounds. Not a ton to see other than signs starting to go up before the fair and people cheering us on. Water stops felt well spread out and the course was amazingly flat other than the first tiny hill at the start. There was a cream puff mascot taking pictures with runners and after the race you got your free cream puff (my first ever!) and a michelob ultra. They had a cover band playing at the after party area and tons of food and drink options. Race swag included a nice blue shirt and a free ticket to the state fair! And rather than a medal, you get a nice big fair-style ribbon.
Overall I thought it was a nice race, but a little pricey.