The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K

In memory of Grant Heffelfinger, Milwaukee Gay Sports Network is honored to host our annual Big Gay 5K Run/Walk.

Milwaukee Gay Sports Network is honored to partner with the Heffelfinger Family to host our annual 5K Run/Walk! In memory of Grant Heffelfinger, the event will be held on September 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Veterans Park.

Once again, we will be officially Sanctioned by USA Track & Field.

Registration will open at 9:00 AM with the run starting at 10:00 AM.

Early registration - Friday, August 7, $35*

General registration - through race day by 9:00 AM, $45**

Get a team together and save (4 or more needed)

*T-shirts for early bird registration runners will be ready to pick up at registration the day of the event in the size indicated online.

**T-shirts are not guaranteed after early bird registration

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s most colorful run/walk – The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K.