Patrick and Marguerite Hammes
Thurs. August 25, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Oak Leaf Trail at Estabrook Park
Join us for the 1st Annual Pretzel Run!
This 5K run and 1.5M fun run/walk is hosted by St. Robert School. The proceeds will benefit the school’s 300+ students in preK through 8th grade. It’s a great opportunity to advance your health, socialize and support an award-winning school! A post-race celebration social will be held at the Estabrook Beer Garden and playground. All ages are encouraged to participate. REGISTER NOW!
5K Chip-timed Run
1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Kids Dash (ages 8 and under)
This 5K run and 1.5M fun run/walk is hosted by St. Robert School. The proceeds will benefit the school’s 300+ students in preK through 8th grade. It’s a great opportunity to advance your health, socialize and support an award-winning school! A post-race celebration social will be held at the Estabrook Beer Garden and playground. All ages are encouraged to participate. REGISTER NOW!
5K Chip-timed Run
1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Kids Dash (ages 8 and under)
Registration Fees
Each registered participant will receive a race t-shirt, a fresh-baked pretzel and admittance to the post-race celebration social at the Estabrook Beer Garden and playground. 5K participants will also receive chip-timed results. All Kids Pretzel Dash participants receive a participant ribbon.
Each registered participant will receive a race t-shirt, a fresh-baked pretzel and admittance to the post-race celebration social at the Estabrook Beer Garden and playground. 5K participants will also receive chip-timed results. All Kids Pretzel Dash participants receive a participant ribbon.
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Kids Dash $15 (Ages 8 and under)
July 1 - August 13 $30 |
August 14 - August 24 $35
Race Day $40 |
All ages are welcome! Strollers are permitted. No pets please.
Schedule
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5:30-6:15 Pick up Race Packet
6:30 5K Run 6:45 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk |
7:00 Post-race Celebration Social Begins
7:30 Kids Dash |
Register Now!
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Location
Oak Leaf Trail at Estabrook Park 4600 Estabrook Park Milwaukee, WI |
Awards
First place male and female participants of the following age groups in the 5k race will receive awards!
First place male and female participants of the following age groups in the 5k race will receive awards!
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Why is it Called the Pretzel Run?
The Catholic Church played a leading role in the early history of the pretzel. Around A.D. 610, European monks developed a Lenten “bread” twisted in the shape of crossed arms which were the traditional posture for praying. The pretzels were ideal for Lenten eating, as during that period, dairy and eggs were prohibited during Lent, and pretzels were made with a simple mixture of water, flour and salt. As the custom spread through medieval Europe, the pretzel’s three holes came to represent the Holy Trinity, and the twisty baked good became associated with good luck, long life and prosperity.
The Catholic Church played a leading role in the early history of the pretzel. Around A.D. 610, European monks developed a Lenten “bread” twisted in the shape of crossed arms which were the traditional posture for praying. The pretzels were ideal for Lenten eating, as during that period, dairy and eggs were prohibited during Lent, and pretzels were made with a simple mixture of water, flour and salt. As the custom spread through medieval Europe, the pretzel’s three holes came to represent the Holy Trinity, and the twisty baked good became associated with good luck, long life and prosperity.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!
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Sponsorship Opportunities
For sponsorship opportunities and all Pretzel Run inquiries, please contact Laura Paff.
For sponsorship opportunities and all Pretzel Run inquiries, please contact Laura Paff.