Portal 41st Fish Day Run/Walk/Roll 2026 - NEW FLAT CAPTAINS COURSE ADDED

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.

About The Race

The Eisenbahn Trail, built on a former railroad corridor, is a 25-mile trail extending from the historic city of West Bend into the scenic countryside of eastern Wisconsin past the glacial landscape of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Eisenbahn is German for railroad.

The trail is surfaced with limestone screenings, however racers will start and finish the event on 1.25 miles of paved asphalt. This is an out and back race on a relatively flat course. Participants will begin and end the race near downtown West Bend, Wisconsin. The Start/Finish Line is located behind the River Shores/Cast Iron residential community at 705 Village Green Way, West Bend. Half marathoners will turn around in Kewaskum, 1/4 marathoners and 5K run/walk participants will turn around north of West Bend.

Food will be available at the start/finish line. Trophies will be presented following the race for the top Male and Female finishers (except for the 5Krun/walk participants). Medals will be presented for the top 3 individuals in each age division for all races. Finisher medals and t-shirts will be provided for all participants including 5K run/walk participants.

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