Sputnikfest 5K Walk/Run

Sputnikfest 5K Walk/Run Race Information

<p style="line-height:1.3"><span style="font-size:18pt">What better way to see the public art murals in downtown Manitowoc than walk, run, jog or stroll during our annual Sputnikfest celebration!<br /><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">This out-and-back 5K (3.1 mile) event begins and ends at the crash site of Sputnik IV, near the Rahr-West Art Museum and winds along the waterfront past many examples of fantastic public art.<br /><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">This is an all-ages, family-friendly, non-timed event!<br /><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">All participants will receive a custom-made Sputnikfest finishers medal, an exclusive race t-shirt, a race bib and you&#39;ll receive a free drink ticket to use after the event.<br /><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">Dress up in &#34;galaxy garb&#34; to support the Sputnikfest vibe.<br /><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">On September 5, 1962, a 20 lbs. piece of Russian Sputnik IV landed in the middle of the street on the corner of N. 8th and Park in front of the Rahr West Museum.<br /><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">Sputnikfest was establish as a way of bringing the community together to celebrate this momentous event.<br /><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong>The Sputnikfest 5K Walk/Run is sponsored by <span style="font-size:24pt">Fricke Printing Services Inc<br /><br /></span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">Art Mural-The Badger<br /><br /><br /></span></p>