Mel's Fun Run/Walk

Join the Grafton Lions Club for the annual 5K Lion Run, a fun and family-friendly community event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a walk with friends and family, the Lion Run is a great way to stay active while supporting a meaningful cause.

Proceeds from the event help the Grafton Lions Club support many organizations that serve the Grafton community and beyond, including Advocates of Ozaukee, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ozaukee Family Services, Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State, local college scholarships, Leader Dogs for the Blind, the Wisconsin Eye Bank, Grafton Lions Park, Family Sharing, Portal Industries, 4-H programs, and the Wisconsin Lions Foundation.

Your participation helps make a positive impact in our community.

Run. Walk. Support. Make a difference.

Halloween-themed 5K run/walk. Proceeds go to Saukville Elementary School's Saukville Parent's Association to reduce parent's fees for school activities, and to fulfill teacher's monthly requests to enhance student's learning experiences. Participants are invited to dress up in costume. Cash Prizes awarded to overall male and female winners, as well as top male and female in each age division. There is a costume contest after the race, with prizes awarded. We will have a bounce House and DJ, and serve a pumpkin pancake breakfast following race.

New this year: Saukville Elementary School's SPA will be hosting a Kid's Trick or Treat Fun Walk! There will be four fun trick or treat stops along this shortened route - all proceeds go to SPA. Open to kids 12 and under, bring your trick or treat bag and costume!

Check-in will open up at 8am on Saturday, October 18th at the shelter at Grady Park. The race will start at 9am, with breakfast and prizes to follow. We'll have you on your way before 11am so you have plenty of time for the rest of your weekend activities!

Sign up early for a lower price!

The 2026 Turkey Trot will offer an in-person, chip-timed race on Thanksgiving Day. Traveling on Thanksgiving or want to do your own 5K? We continue to offer a virtual option as well! Only the in-person event will be chip-timed and medals will be awarded. Virtual participants will be able to submit their own time.

GIVEAWAYS

A short sleeve 2026 Turkey Trot t-shirt is included with registration, while supplies last. Long sleeve upgrades are available for $10.

PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION:

Village Park in Thiensville

Wednesday, November 25 from noon to 4 pm

Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 to 8:30 am

More information can also be found on our website

Welcome to the 2027 Grafton Lucky 5K Run/Walk presented by The Stillery - Grafton, an amazing race in an amazing community, scheduled for Saturday, March 13th, 2027, with a St. Patrick's Day vibe. We'll start and finish in beautiful downtown Grafton, WI, located 30 minutes North of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

ALL entrants will receive a long-sleeve tech-top, as well as a sweet finisher medal. Post-race festivities with food, music, FUN...and green beer!

Beginning/finishing in downtown Grafton, you'll run on a beautiful/fun course, with overall and age-group awards. Awards to top 3 overall, as well as age groups 10 and younger, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79...and 80+. Prizes also for the best dressed/most festive.

Join us in Grafton, WI on Saturday, March 13th, 2027 for some FESTIVE FUN! Family and stroller friendly...and heck, we ordered good weather!

RACE SCHEDULE

• Early Packet Pick-up - Friday, March 12th - 3-7 pm HOTWORX - 1530 Port Washington Road, Grafton, WI

• Race-morning Packet Pick-up - Saturday, March 13th - 7-8:30 am - The Stillery - Grafton - 1304 12th Avenue, Grafton, WI

• Race START - 9:00 SHARP

• Race AWARDS - 10:30 am