Brewers Mini Marathon

Brewers Mini Marathon

Brewers Mini Marathon

( 16 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Milwaukee,
    Wisconsin,
    United States
  • September
  • 3 miles/5K, 6 miles/10K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

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Jonathan McWalter

Wisconsin, United States
27 55
2017
"2017 Brewers Mini Marathon"
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Jonathan McWalter's thoughts:

The 2017 Brewers Mini decided to change up the course and it was for the good, even if it didn't agree with my body, lol. It was a fun race with a lively atmosphere, runners having fun and volunteers keeping the spirit alive. The course changes added to the enjoyment. There was a little more course added to the early stages around the Harley Davidson museum area and less boring city street scape. Then after mile 10, they changed up the course to have you go up an incline, then a decline, past a park, a U-turn and then up and through a different park (with another incline) which made the end of the race challenging, at least when you are battling a hamstring strain. As always, they had you finish with a lap around the Miller Park warning track and into the parking lot. And of course, you get that sweet medal at the finish! The course has great supporters throughout it, not just at the start/finish. And I enjoy heading through the Miller Valley past the brewery; it makes for a pretty view in the morning hours.

SWAG: The medal of course, a Brewers ticket to a future game, virtual coupons and this year's tech shirt in Brewers blue, which I love! And then there is a post race party with a band where you get you 2 free beers! Plus food options (at a cost) if you are still hungry after eating the banana, yogurt, popcorn and granola bar they had you at the finish line, plus bottled water.

Expo Quality: Kind of weak this year, IMO. Not many vendors up stairs, some tables just with samples out but no one there to talk to and the volunteers for the other races weren't that energetic or eager to sign anyone up, IMO again.

Parking: Piece of cake. Get there early enough and there is plenty of room in the parking lot surrounding the stadium. Doesn't get any easier than that.

Aid Stations: Plenty with water and Gatorade. And lots of helpful volunteers handing out the water and cleaning up.

Race Management: Plenty of race updates and information leading up to race day. They just toss emails and Facebook posts for several months before the race.

Another year down, I would definitely recommend this race to someone looking to do a half marathon or once of the shorter distances. You will enjoy the whole experience.

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