KENOSHA, Wis. – Parkside Athletics, in partnership with Victory Partner Vonco Products, will host the fifth annual walk benefiting the American Heart Association in conjunction with the Parkside Classic on Saturday, August 15. 

The 3K run and 1-mile walk are open to participants of all ages and are free to register. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers of the 3K. New this year, the first 100 registrants will receive a free t-shirt, courtesy of Vonco Products. 

Check-in will begin at 9 a.m., with both events starting at 10 a.m. This year's event will take place at a new location — Parkside's Outdoor Track. 

All participants will receive lunch and water. Attendees are encouraged to stay after the race to enjoy CPR training, inflatables, and additional activities. The first 50 participants to complete CPR training will receive a free American Heart Association gift, courtesy of Vonco Products.  
 
EVENT DETAILS: 
Join us for a Walk or Run with your family, friends, coworkers, or UW-Parkside Students on Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 9 am check-in. 

Registration: Register for the run or walk HERE.              

Registration Fees: None/ Free.  

Sponsored by Vonco Products, LLC. Local manufacturing company based in Trevor, WI. 

Free T-shirts for the first 100 registrants 

Location: 

UW-Parkside Sports & Activity Center 

4130 Petrifying Springs Road, Kenosha, WI 53144 

Parking: Lot E next to the Sports & Activity Center 

This event benefits the American Heart Association. Please use this link to donate. 

Questions? Please contact Jemma Fiehweg at fiehweg@uwp.edu.