Grafton Lions Five-Kilometer Run & Walk

The Grafton Lions Club is scheduled to hold its annual five-kilometer run and two-mile walk on Saturday, Aug. 8, with the event starting and ending at Centennial Park in Grafton, according to Ozaukee Press. The course runs out and back along 17th Street, and proceeds support the club and its community activities. Ozaukee Press reported that registration and check-in begin at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. ### Where and when does the run start? Centennial Park, at 1370 17th Ave. in Grafton, is the starting point for the Aug. 8 event, according to Ozaukee Press and the Grafton Lions Club website. The race and walk both begin there and return there after an out-and-back route on 17th Street. Third-party race listings and the RunSignup page also list the event for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. (ozaukeepress.com) ### What events are included? The Grafton Lions event includes a 5K run and a two-mile walk, Ozaukee Press said. RunSignup describes it as the “Lion Run and Family Fun” and says the event is intended for runners, walkers, first-timers and families. The race listing says the course is fast, flat and family-friendly, though that description appears on the registration platform rather than in local news coverage. (ozaukeepress.com) ### How much does it cost to enter? The entry fee is $37.50 through Friday, Aug. 7, according to Ozaukee Press. The newspaper said prices increase after that, but the article snippet did not specify the later amount. Because Aug. 7 is the day before the event, that price applies through Friday ahead of Saturday’s race. (ozaukeepress.com) ### Who is organizing the event? The Grafton Lions Club is organizing the run, and Ozaukee Press identified several club members involved in preparing for it. A July 22 photo caption in the newspaper named Marketing Chairman Dave Antoine, District Gov. John Gassert, Event Chairman John Krueger and committee members John Pospichal and Paula Herlache as participants in event preparations. The Grafton Lions Club website separately invites runners, walkers, families and supporters to take part. (ozaukeepress.com) ### What are the proceeds for? Proceeds from the Lion Run support the Grafton Lions Club and its community activities, according to Ozaukee Press. In a separate notice, the newspaper said the money helps the club continue its mission of serving the community through programs that support local residents. The published snippets did not provide a more detailed fundraising target or total. (ozaukeepress.com) ### Are organizers seeking anything besides runners and walkers? Volunteers are being sought and silent auction items are being accepted, Ozaukee Press reported in its Aug. 5 notice. The paper included sign-up and donation links in that listing. Awards and recognition are also scheduled to be presented after the race, according to an earlier event notice. (ozaukeepress.com) Saturday, Aug. 8, is the next key date for participants, with check-in opening at 8 a.m. and the start set for 9 a.m. Registration information is available through the Ozaukee Press event notice and the RunSignup page for the Grafton Lions race. (ozaukeepress.com) (ozaukeepress.com)