Packers 5K Run/Walk
Join us for the 9th Annual Packers 5K Run/Walk presented by Bellin Health on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Starting from Lombardi Avenue in front of the Atrium, run through side streets of Green Bay, around the rubber track of Lambeau Field and finish on a replica 50-yard line constructed in the parking lot.
In 2018, the 5K Run/Walk will start at 8:00am on Saturday, July 21.
Back again in 2018, Packers alumni will be running in the Packers 5K Run/Walk. Participants will have the opportunity to meet and run with former Packers players.
A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the following nonprofit groups:
- American Red Cross
- Volunteer Center
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters
- Encompass
Friday, July 20
- Packet Pickup: 3 - 7 p.m. at Lambeau Field Legends Club (4th Floor)
- 1K Kids Run: 6 p.m. in Lambeau Field southeast parking lot
Saturday, July 21
- Packet Pickup: 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Lambeau Field - Harlan Plaza
- 5K Run: 8:00 a.m.
5K Registration Fees
- Adult - $30 (after July 8 - $35)
- Youth (12-Under) - $20 (after July 8 - $25)
- (Taxes & additional fees may apply)
- Registration will be available at Lambeau Field on Friday, July 20 during packet pick-up.
- THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Online Registration
Online registration for the 2018 Packers 5K & 1K will open on May 7. Online registration closes on Wednesday, July 18. Walk-up registration will be available on Friday, July 20 ONLY. Packet pick up will be available on Friday, July 20 and on race day Saturday, July 21. Please contact Austin O'Neill with any questions or concerns at (920) 569-7226.
Register By Mail
Download the registration form. Please send your completed registration form and a check made payable to:
Green Bay Packers 5K Run/Walk
P.O. Box 10628
Green Bay, WI 54307-0628
Packet Pick-Up
The Packers will be offering pre-registered 5K participants the chance to pick up their race packets on the following days:
- Friday, July 20 from 3:00-7:00pm at Lambeau Field Legends Club (4th Floor)
- Saturday, July 21 from 6:30-7:30am in the Lambeau Field Harlan Plaza, located on the north side of Lambeau Field near the Packers Pro Shop
All 5K Participants will receive:
- Packers 5K Run/Walk T-Shirt
- Packers 5K Logo Bag
- Race Bib and Time Chip
We encourage Friday night pick up to alleviate race day congestion.
Parking
Please allow extra commute time when planning for arrival. All entrances off of Lombardi Avenue to Lambeau Field will be closed in preparation for the race. Please enter Lambeau Field off of Oneida Street or Ridge Road. There will be no charge for parking and will be available on a first come first serve basis. Parking is also available on side streets around Lambeau Field, but not on the race route.
Handicap/Disabled Participants
Questions about a handicap/disabled runner or walker can be directed to Austin O'Neill at (920) 569-7226.
Staging
The staging area for the 5K will be setup on Lombardi Avenue, in front of the Lambeau Field Atrium. There will be multiple waves of runners: the first wave is designated for the fastest competitive runner with digression among the remaining six waves based on average speed. Please place yourself accordingly.
- Wave 1: Under 7:00 minute mile runners
- Wave 2: 7:00-9:00 minute mile runners
- Wave 3: 9:00-11:00 minute mile runners
- Wave 4: 11:00 minute plus mile runners
- Wave 5: Runners with strollers
- Wave 6: Walkers
- Wave 7: Walkers with strollers
Participants in the Packers 5K race may move back waves but may not move up waves. We want this to be safe, exciting and memorable for all, please be courteous to ALL participants.
Age Divisions
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers for each division for the 5K race. In addition, the top 3 finishers overall (both male and female) will be awarded prizes.
- Boys: 9 and under
- Boys: 10-12
- Boys: 13-14
- Boys: 15-18
- Men: 19-24
- Men: 25-29
- Men: 30-34
- Men: 35-39
- Men: 40-44
- Men: 45-49
- Men: 50-54
- Men: 55-59
- Men: 60-64
- Men: 65-69
- Men: 70-74
- Men: 75 and over
- Girls: 9 and under
- Girls: 10-12
- Girls: 13-14
- Girls: 15-18
- Women: 19-24
- Women: 25-29
- Women: 30-34
- Women: 35-39
- Women: 40-44
- Women: 45-49
- Women: 50-54
- Women: 55-59
- Women: 60-64
- Women: 65-69
- Women: 70-74
- Women: 75 and over
Water Stations
On average, Saturday's temperature is sunny and hot. It is very important that race participants stay hydrated. There will be two water stations on the race course. These stations will provide participants with water and Gatorade. However, please feel free to bring your own hydration along. Water will also be provided for participants before and after the race.
Field
We are excited to allow participants the unique experience of running down the player's tunnel and around Lambeau Field. The course will be roped off and will keep participants on a rubber track around the outside edge of the field. Please stay within the roped area. If any participant steps on the field, the participant will be immediately disqualified and escorted off the premises.
WIXX
In case of inclement weather, please tune into 101.1 WIXX for Packers 5K updates.
Viewing
The stadium bowl will be open for family and friends to view participants as they run/walk through Lambeau Field. All viewers will be directed to enter through the Oneida Nation Gate on the east side of the stadium.
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering at the 2018 Packers 5K Run/Walk please contact one of our charity groups.
- American Red Cross - (920) 227-4286
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters - (920) 498-2227
- Volunteer Center - (920) 429-9445
The Packers 5K Run/Walk is part of the Bellin Health Titletown Wellness Race Series. See more information on the Titletown Wellness Race Series.
Route
5K Route
Starting on Lombardi Ave in front of the atrium, participants will head East before turning right and heading South on Holmgren Way. Participants will head West on Morris Avenue before turning right on Orrie Lane. The Lambeau Field shadow will cast over participants as they take a right on Blue Ridge Road, running directly to the stadium. They will then enter the stadium and run around historic Lambeau Field before finishing on an artificial turf replica of Lambeau Field in the parking lot.
Kids 1K Route
Starting in the Lambeau Field parking lot, participants will enter the stadium and run around historic Lambeau Field. Runners will finish on a replica turf of Lambeau Field in the parking lot.