This was my first Glo Run. I was able to go as a Yelp! Elite and didn't know what quite to expect…read more This was my first ever 5K. I had been practicing walking for weeks. The pick up area was a mess. There were 10 different lines for bib pick up. And huge lines at each station. Then you had to go to a different place to pick up your shirt, glow sticks, and there were 5 other stations to get latex glow paint. They had a DJ playing music and beverages you could purchase. When it was dark we all crowded into the small start area. The race began around 7:30PM ish. I didn't know it was going to be an all terrain race. First we were on gravel, then grass, and then on very dark paths. Some had no lights at all. Runners were wiping out in the bushes as they tried to pass we walkers. It had also rained that day so there were puddles and mud. I think they could have done a better job at lighting the paths and some of the glow in the dark inflatables weren't inflated. There was only one water station along the way. All in all I had a fun time. I wish my fellow Yelpers and I would have arranged a meeting spot ahead of time. It didn't seem like a good course for runners though.

A fun race to mix up winter running routine. (Throughout the weekend there is a full, half…read moremarathon, and 5K.) The race takes place around the Pettit skating rink in Milwaukee. The number of participants is capped so the course doesn't feel overly cramped. It is also fun to be able to see the fastest (and the slowest) folks during the race as they pass you or you pass them. Volunteers / race directors are really enthusiastic about the event. Music is played through the rink sound system, which helps to keep the energy up throughout the race. Nice medal to finisher and entry fee includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt. Race is a bit on the pricier side (~$100), but I suspect that is because it is somewhat pricey to operate an event like this (i.e., facility rental, insurance, etc.) vs. the race organizers making a lot of money off of the entry fees. (I don't have any inside information on that point, just a gut feel.)

A Milwaukee landmark that I still call Miller Park sometimes! Great field to watch all the baseball…read moregames, tailgate with your friends, family, or coworkers! Plenty of seats, Sometimes you can get good deals on tickets . There are also suites for companies to watch from. The suites are pretty sweet, they have a cater option so staff can provide the food and drinks straight to your suite. For parking they have plenty of parking areas! The Farther ones are cheaper but it's not that far of a walk to the field. You can also bike to the park! They have bike parking. Or probably the most convenient if you'd rather avoid driving in and avoiding traffic is taking the shuttle to and from one of the Milwaukee bars. A lot of Milwaukee bars offer shuttle Service.

What an atmosphere and great pricing!…read more I think the beauty is in the atmosphere as it is authentic to Milwaukee highlighting a lot of local favorites. My favorite is the local tap offerings as I brought a friend from out of state and he could come enjoy what Milwaukee has to offer. Also it's so accessible with all of the shuttle offerings. I have also enjoyed the tailgating experience they offer. Who also can't be mad at a ballpark with a value menu.

This was my first half marathon and it was a great experience! Check in the day before was easy,…read morewhich I appreciated. The race was organized and I appreciated how many stops there were with bathrooms! As someone who's not from Milwaukee, the course was definitely fun, especially the part where we ran along the lakefront! It was gorgeous! I'm excited to run the full marathon next April!

So I had heard the stories of years past when this race measured the course short and then long and…read moreall the additional issues. This year it was sold to a new organizer and the start and finish was moved to the the new Bucks Stadium Fiserv Center. Great venue for a large event like this. The race was also moved from fall to spring so it was an excellent goal to get in extra training during the frigid winter months. This was my first time doing the Milwaukee Marathon but I thought from start to finish it was very well organized, a great course, nice swag and after party.

This was my first time doing the Color Run 5k. I have done similar type runs in the past and it was…read morepretty much the same. We registered online and had our packet mailed to us. They did have packet pickup on the day of the race. The don't hand out the chalk packets until the end though. Throughout the course are people with large bottles that spray and throw the chalk on you as you go through one of five areas. I highly recommend wearing a bandana over your nose and mouth. The course was good around the Miller park parking lots and Hank Aaron trail. We also got a nice medal for finishing. It is nice too that they support local charities.

What a great cause! An 8K walk or run, or a 3 mile walk to raise money for the Children's Hospital…read more Tons of teams, and actually seemed like mostly walkers. Probably the best run I've been to because the entire route there are various forms of music set up, like a capella, bands, ect. Good stuff, and the Mat Kearney show at the end was PHENOMENAL

This is a my second year at the Color Vibe 5K. Why the downgrade? The event needs to be better…read moreorganized. You have to pick up your race stuff the day before or you have to pay a fee. Very inconvenient if you work as they close by 6PM. Every walk I do there lets you park in the interior of Veteran's park. They must not have gotten a lot of parkers last time so they blocked off that parking. I didn't bring my purse with me because it's a race. Luckily I had my hubby with me. We had to park about a 15 minute walk each way for street parking (and we were there by 9). That on top of the 5 K means I walked over 4 miles. I was in the first heat but the pink color station was running out of pink color. That means all the peeps behind me didn't get any. It's an ok course. They need to announce beforehand where the runners should go as walkers were getting trampled. Walking on the uneven grass doesn't feel good on the ankles.

Always a fun day. The streets are closed down between 65th and 70th to keep the racetrack safe. The…read morelocal restaurants usually have race day specials on food and drinks. There are crafty people there and local businesses selling their items and services. There is live music and kids activities too. We usually run into our neighbors here or other people we know. It's a lot of fun to watch the bikers race.