Mike Ariens Run/Walk

Event Overview

• Event Name: Mike Ariens Run/Walk
• Date: August 14, 2026
• Location: 1111 Round Lake Rd, Brillion, WI
• URL: Register Here

About the Race

• Purpose: Community event powered by Emplify Health to promote health, wellness, and community in honor of Mike Ariens.
• Race Types: 10K and 5K along the Mike Ariens “Run for Life” Trail and the Ariens Nordic Center.
• Kids Run: Exclusively uses Ariens Nordic Center trails with a 1K Fun Run.
• Unique Theme: Participants and volunteers will receive a T-shirt and enjoy ice cream at the finish line in memory of Mike.

Race Day Schedule

• Main Event Date: Saturday, August 15.
• Start Time: 8:00 a.m. for 10K, followed by 5K.
• Location for Finish: Ariens Nordic Center.
• Awards: Top finishers will receive awards and medals.

Kids Run Details

• Date: Friday, August 14 at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Start and finish at Ariens Nordic Center.
• Incentives: Participants will receive medals and ice cream.
• Awards: No overall awards for the Kids Run.

Packet Pick-Up

• For 5K and 10K: Packet pick-up at Ariens Nordic Center on August 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• For Kids 1K: Packet pick-up at the Ariens Nordic Center from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
• Proxy Pickup: You can pick up packets for other participants.

Day of Packet Pick-Up

• For 10K and 5K: Pick-up available at the start line from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
• Kids Run: Packets available from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. prior to the race.

Race Locations

• 10K & 5K Start: AriensCo Corporate Office (Plant 1), 655 W Ryan St, Brillion, WI 54110.
• Kids 1K Fun Run Start: Ariens Nordic Center, 1111 Round Lake Rd, Brillion, WI 54110.
• Transportation: Shuttle buses will transport participants and spectators throughout race day.