Mel's Fun Run/Walk

Join us for the 4th annual Cedarburg Community Scholarship Fund Color Rush as we celebrate the beginning of summer and honor the hard work of our students and teachers. Last year we had record attendance with over 420 people participating.

This family-friendly 1 mile run/walk around Centennial Park in Cedarburg will feature 4 color stations and a rush to color finish line. As this event is a fun run, we will not time the run...so take your time and enjoy the colorful run walk.

• When: May 27th

• Where: Centennial Park in Cedarburg - Gazebo

• Time: 6:00pm Run Start

• Registrations received by end of day May 7th will receive a free CCSF Color Rush T-Shirt

Before the run, play games for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

Stay after the race to enjoy a picnic in the park as there will be food and drinks available for purchase.

New Activities Planned This Year

• Outdoor games & contests for prizes

• Gigantic bubble making area

• Face painting (free)

• Henna artist (additional cost per design)

• Backdrop for photo opportunities

• Post race most colorful contest

Packet Pick-up: Day of Race from 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Color Rush 2023 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajkppWIDhng&t=1s

About CCSF

The Cedarburg Community Scholarship Fund (CCSF) is a non-profit organization that has given away

over $4,000,000 in scholarships since our inception 50 years ago! Annually, CCSF gives away over

$200,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in the Cedarburg community.

Race Start Time: June 10th, 6 p.m. @ John Long Middle School

Last Day. Best Day. Let’s celebrate!

It’s the last day of school so let’s celebrate in the best way! Join us at John Long Middle School for our approximately one-mile run! This is a fun, family-friendly event for all to enjoy. All proceeds benefit the Grafton Education Foundation.

In Memory of Jill Ruland

Jill, a 4th grade teacher at GES, touched many lives as a dedicated and compassionate educator. Her positive spirit, smile, and love will be remembered forever.

Early Packet Pickup:

Location: Kohler Credit Union, 2550 Washington St., Grafton, WI

Time: June 8th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm and June 9th, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Race Day Packet Pickup

5-5:45 p.m. @ John Long Middle School

This event benefits the Grafton Education Foundation.

Presented by Kohler Credit Union

Official 2026 Event Shirt:

Event t-shirts are an additional way to show your support and they make great shirts to tie dye after the event! They can be purchased during online registration or at packet pickup (while supplies last). Please note that quantities are limited at packet pick-up, so PLEASE PREORDER your shirts if interested.

Note When registering a team/group of 4 or more, please be aware that the first 3 people that register on the team will be charged $35/person. Once the 4th person joins your team and pays, the first 3 participants will receive a $5 discount each. We are sorry for any confusion this may have caused at registration.

Our mission: To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Our mentoring works by

• Broadening children’s perspectives

• Helping children make good choices

• Helping children realize their potential

• Building children's futures

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP

Available to all participants registered no later than Tuesday, June 23rd at 2:00 PM. Pick-up at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee Office (2360 Dakota Drive, Grafton, WI 53024)

Day 1: Wednesday, June 24th -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Day 2: Thursday, June 25th -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Prizes awarded to 1st through 3rd male and female finishers in each age category.

9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

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!