2015: This was the second time I ran the Run Like a Mother 5K. This was a different venue than the last time that I ran the race. The Veteran's … MORE
2015: This was the second time I ran the Run Like a Mother 5K. This was a different venue than the last time that I ran the race. The Veteran’s Park location on the lakefront is scenic but the weather in Milwaukee in May can be questionable. It was drizzly and 43 degrees with a 15 mph wind. Not the best conditions, especially with the wind coming off Lake Michigan, but everyone made the most of it.
If you have run a 5K at Veteran’s Park then you are familiar with the course. The course is fairly flat, the only thing that made it difficult was the wind in the last mile. I think I actually liked the old Hoyt Park race location better because it was a more unique location/course and there is more shelter from the wind.
I enjoy the Run Like a Mother races because it really welcomes and supports runners of all abilities. There were also medals this year and a tech shirt instead of a cotton tee.
There was a one mile Kid’s race before the 5K and this race was also chip timed, which was unusual and appreciated. The kids did not get medals but they did get a ribbon. I thought my daughter would be disappointed but she pinned the ribbon proudly on her school backpack.
Free photos were available for download after the race, which was awesome.
The only bad thing about the race organization was that the packet pickup was very slow. I think it was the slowest packet pickup that I have experienced for a race of any size. The finish line situation was also little unusual, the medals were handed to us still wrapped in the plastic pouches. The other thing handed to me was a keychain with a miniature pair of men’s underwear on it. The race sponsor was Jockey, so I guess it made sense. 🙂
2016: The race was moved back to Hoyt Park in Wauwatosa due to a competing Mother’s Day race at Veterans Park. The weather was perfect for the race. This year there were no awards for the 1 mile kids race but it was still chip timed. Timing was also done by gun time this year, with only one timing strip at the finish. Swag was still the tech tee and a finishing medal which was quite nice. Re-usable bags are given out at packet pickup and the bags are also very nice. I actually use them quite a bit. Packet pickup was quicker this year. Race photos were not free.
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Nice way to celebrate Mother's Day
2015: This was the second time I ran the Run Like a Mother 5K. This was a different venue than the last time that I ran the race. The Veteran's … MORE
2015: This was the second time I ran the Run Like a Mother 5K. This was a different venue than the last time that I ran the race. The Veteran’s Park location on the lakefront is scenic but the weather in Milwaukee in May can be questionable. It was drizzly and 43 degrees with a 15 mph wind. Not the best conditions, especially with the wind coming off Lake Michigan, but everyone made the most of it.
If you have run a 5K at Veteran’s Park then you are familiar with the course. The course is fairly flat, the only thing that made it difficult was the wind in the last mile. I think I actually liked the old Hoyt Park race location better because it was a more unique location/course and there is more shelter from the wind.
I enjoy the Run Like a Mother races because it really welcomes and supports runners of all abilities. There were also medals this year and a tech shirt instead of a cotton tee.
There was a one mile Kid’s race before the 5K and this race was also chip timed, which was unusual and appreciated. The kids did not get medals but they did get a ribbon. I thought my daughter would be disappointed but she pinned the ribbon proudly on her school backpack.
Free photos were available for download after the race, which was awesome.
The only bad thing about the race organization was that the packet pickup was very slow. I think it was the slowest packet pickup that I have experienced for a race of any size. The finish line situation was also little unusual, the medals were handed to us still wrapped in the plastic pouches. The other thing handed to me was a keychain with a miniature pair of men’s underwear on it. The race sponsor was Jockey, so I guess it made sense. 🙂
2016: The race was moved back to Hoyt Park in Wauwatosa due to a competing Mother’s Day race at Veterans Park. The weather was perfect for the race. This year there were no awards for the 1 mile kids race but it was still chip timed. Timing was also done by gun time this year, with only one timing strip at the finish. Swag was still the tech tee and a finishing medal which was quite nice. Re-usable bags are given out at packet pickup and the bags are also very nice. I actually use them quite a bit. Packet pickup was quicker this year. Race photos were not free.