The Landing at Hoyt Park, Wauwatosa WI
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
❤️ Race Overview
The Steve Cullen Healthy Heart Run/Walk is proud to fund life-saving heart research at the Medical College of Wisconsin in memory of former Milwaukee Alderman Steve Cullen who died at age 40 of a heart attack. In our 29 years, we’ve donated more than $700,000 to the cause, putting every dollar raised in the hands of researchers who are battling the #1 killer in the United States, heart disease.
🏃♂️ Event Details
- Date: February 14, 2026
- Time: 10:00am
- Location: Hoyt Park, 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
- Parking: Plenty of parking available!
🥇 Race Format
The 8k competitive run and 2 mile fun run/walk in Wauwatosa, WI draws about 600 participants and volunteers every year, with the famous Cullen Family and Friends chili & beer awaiting all at the finish line!
📅 Bib and Shirt Pick Up Details
- Dates: Thursday 2/12 3:00pm - 7:00pm and Friday 2/13 3:00pm - 7:00pm at Performance Running in Brookfield
- In-Person Pick Up: 8k or 2 mile & VIRTUAL registrants can pick up packets at Performance Running.
- Honoring Card: Fill out a card honoring or remembering in whose honor you are running at packet pickup.
- Race Day Pickup: Available starting at 8:30am if not able to pick up in advance.
📋 Registration Information
Remember! Must register by January 31 shirt deadline to be guaranteed a shirt.
📜 Race Policies
Please review the Badgerland Striders Race Policies and Guidelines.
💖 Getting Involved
Join the race either live or virtually in 2026 and help your own heart and others! You can also contribute directly to the cause via our Facebook page or even set up your own fundraising campaign. Instead of another pair of socks or a dust-gathering trinket, consider asking friends and family to honor your birthday or anniversary with a meaningful gift to fight heart disease! It’s so easy.
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