Year Started: Since 2013, runners from across the Midwest have gathered to celebrate the end of the year with a one-of-a-kind event: an indoor, last-person-standing progression run!
🏅 Race Details
Track Location: Hosted on the Pettit National Ice Center's 443m track.
Progression: Runners speed up every 3 laps (0.84 miles), until they can't go any faster.
Start Options: With two options for when to start progressing (~6:30 or ~6:10).
Final Race: When it's down to the final pack, The Bell will be rung and a 3 lap first-to-the-finish race to determine the top places is on.
🎉 Highlights & Prizes
Fun for All: GrindFest promises to be a blast for all, from runners to spectators.
Creative Teams: Prizes for the most creative and fastest teams.
Ugly Sweater Contest: Prizes for the athletes who run furthest in an ugly sweater.
Special Awards: A prediction contest, and of course, the coveted Mom of the Year award.
🌐 More Information
Website: Check out our website for more information.
📅 Race Date
Date: 2025-12-27
Location: 500 S 84th St., Milwaukee, WI
Registration: For more details or to register, visit here.