Race for GRACE pre-registration deadline fast approaching

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – The Walk with G.R.A.C.E. “RACE FOR GRACE” preregistration deadline is approaching. Register before March 31 for savings on your registration.

GRACE will be hosting an outdoor running event on May 17th 2025 at the Dr Kilian Meyer Building at 950 N. Orange St in Richland Center, WI. GRACE is combining fundraising with it’s prevention goals of getting people to be more active.

They hope you use this event as a motivator to start a training plan to get you moving and reducing cancer risk. There will be a ¼ mile kids run, a 1 mile fun run/walk, a 5k fun run/walk and a 10k run.

GRACE changed things up a bit

Even organizers decided to go with all the different distances to try to have something for all abilities. The 1 mile fun run/walk will include the Firefighters Challenge. GRACE will also have optional pledge sheets for anyone who would like to raise additional funds for GRACE.

Firefighters Challenge

The Firefighters Challenge will have teams of firefighters participating with other runners/walkers. Each team will have 3 or more firefighters from the same department.

Each team, regardless of size pays a $100 registration fee.

Here is the catch, they want you in your gear

Firefighter teams must wear turnout gear.  Coat and pants are required; helmet and air tank are optional. Team members MUST finish together. Good walking/running shoes are highly recommended. Medals will be given to each firefighter that is identified before April 25th and participates in the 1 mile race.

Optionally, you can have a pledge sheet for your department to raise additional funds for GRACE. You can register your team by sending an email to: [email protected] 

Currently Registered Fire Departments include:

CazFD – Team Flashover – Cazenovia, WI
Hixton Hotshots – Hixton, WI
RCFD A Team – Richland Center, WI
RCFD B Crew – Team Backdraft – Richland Center, WI
RCFD C Crew – Richland Center, WI
The Blue Crew – Richland Center Police Department, Richland Center, WI
The Enforcers – Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland County, WI

WIAA Athletes Information

If you are a WIAA athlete and are participating in a spring sport, you must first download, complete and receive prior authorization from your school before registering for this event. If you are a WIAA athlete but not participating in a spring sport, you are allowed to register and participate without any additional school authorization. – Download WIAA authorization form –

Registration

Register before March 31 for savings on your registration. In person registration is available at the GRACE office (located above Royal Bank in Richland Center) on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Online registration can be completed at the following link: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/RichlandCenter/walkwithgrace

You can also register at the Dr. Kilian Meyer building on Friday May 16th from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm or the morning of the race on May 17th from 6:30 am – 7:30 am. Limited t-shirts will be available, no gurantee on size or quantity.

Register Now

Registration prices will increase after March 31.

Your registration will include a 100% Polyester short sleeve Sport-Tek t-shirt. It is lightweight & moisture wicking.  You will also get a swag bag loaded with lots of goodies from GRACE and local businesses.

Register before May 2nd to guarantee your t-shirt.

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*Article author Adam D. Hess is an employee of WRCO FM, Civic Media, and is a Social Media Specialist for Walk with G.R.A.C.E.