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Ready. Set. Go ...
At your own pace, on your own path. 

Welcome to the De Pere Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's second annual Virtual 5K Walk/Run! Registration begins February 1st. Once we receive your registration, an information Welcome Packet will be sent to your email. This packet will cover everything you need to know for the next 3 months of training and the final race weekend. The $20 cost includes multiple opportunities for prizes and a t-shirt.

While you do not have to complete the training calendars or track your miles, it is highly encouraged to get the full experience and to have a better chance at winning prizes! All of the specifics have been outlined on this webpage, which will be available for you to reference at any time. If you have any further questions, call 920-339-4097 or email the Community Center at deperecc@deperewi.gov.

Important Documents, Info & Sign-Up 

Training Calendars

Our goal is to help you stay motivated and reach your goal. One way we plan to do this is through the fitness calendars attached below. Every day track what you did on the calendar, whether you ran, cross-trained or took a rest day! Other things to track could be your water intake, how many miles you walked/ran, or how many steps you took. This calendar is yours to have fun with! At the end of each month, send us the saved calendar to the Community Center email by the designated due date and we will enter your name into that months drawing. One of our donations highlighted below could be yours!

Top Mile Winner

Track the amount of miles you walked/ran while training for the chance to win one of the prize donations listed below! When you submit your 5K time during race weekend, there will be a section to include your total miles. The participant with the most miles will be awarded!

Shirt

We will receive the shirts 1-2 weeks before race weekend. Once we have them ready, we will email you to come pick them up from the Community Center. Wear your shirt on race day, take a picture and tag us on Facebook!

Donations

We have received donations from multiple businesses in De Pere and Green Bay for you to win! So far, our prizes will be provided by:

  • Green Bay Packers
  • (more to be announced ...)

Race Weekend

All of this training will be tested May 6 – 8, 2022. During these 3 days, wear your t-shirt, walk or run your 5K and record your time! The race must be completed within this weekend and the deadline to send in times is May 8 at 10:00 pm. The week before the race we will send an informational email to all participants with last minute information and a link to the survey where you can record your time and total training miles.  

Explore De Pere as you train! 

  • Throughout the City of De Pere there are over 400 acres of land. These parks feature playgrounds, conservancy, trails, disc golf and more! Whether you are exercising alone or with your family, these parks are a perfect place to visit. Learn more about our parks here: Parks / De Pere, Wisconsin
  • Exercising with your furry friend? We’ve got you covered! Our dog park is a perfect place for your dog to socialize, play, explore and spend time with you. This beautiful facility is located at 1400 Biotech Way. Learn more about our Dog Park here: Dog Park / De Pere, Wisconsin
  • The Riverwalk is located at the center of Downtown De Pere, along the east side of the Fox River. Its beautiful views are a perfect resting point for your workout! The Riverwalk provides easy access to downtown and Fox River Trail. Learn more about our Riverwalk here: The Riverwalk Experience / De Pere, Wisconsin
  • Downtown is the perfect place to shop, eat, and explore the local treasures of De Pere. Take a walk downtown to get your steps in while taking in everything it has to offer! Learn more about downtown De Pere here: Home - Definitely De Pere
  • Use the four trails that run through the City of De Pere! The East River Trail, Fox River Trail, Voyageur Park Trail, and The Preserve total 7.6 miles and are for your health and year-round enjoyment. Learn more about our trails here: Trails / De Pere, Wisconsin.

Have questions?

We're excited to have you join this fun event. If you have any further questions, call 920-339-4097 or email the Community Center at deperecc@deperewi.gov.