Pound the Pavement 5K Racine
Join us on 09/16/2023
(race date estimated)Pound the Pavement 5K Racine Race Description
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - 10 am
Packet Pickup: September 16th at 8:15am.
http://PoundThePavement.5K.run
Starting East of Sam Johnson Parkway and Lake Avenue (1 block east of the former starting place at 6th and Main) in Downtown Racine at 10:00 am followed by the biggest block party in Wisconsin!
Description:
In partnership with the Downtown Racine Corporation, Party on the Pavement will be host to the 3rd annual Pound the Pavement 5K – Celebrating Downtown Racine!
The run begins at Sam Johnson Parkway and Lake Avenue promptly at 10am.
Recognition awards can be picked up at Littleport Brewery (3rd and Wisconsin) from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on event day. Pre-register at: https://poundthepavement.5k.run/

PARTY ON THE PAVEMENT IS THIS SATURDAY NOON-7PM
The 19th annual Party on the Pavement Street Festival presented by the Downtown Racine Corporation will follow the run/walk. With over 12 blocks filled with live music, incredible food and drinks, street performances, shopping, games, and rides, there is something for the whole family. The day’s festivities kick off at noon and run until 7:00 pm. Admission to the Party on the Pavement grounds is free, which takes place downtown on Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, and all of 6th Street from Lake Avenue to City Hall.
If the thrill of over 15,000 attendees isn’t enough, the street performances slated for Party on the Pavement will surely get you excited. Division BMX Stunt Team will be soaring through the air on College Avenue and 6th Street. You can catch one of their shows at 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 5:30pm. Hip-Hop and breakdance group, Sweatshop Movement, will host jaw dropping dance battles and performances throughout the day on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and 6th Street and Racine Wresting will have multiple match ups from 2pm-3pm and 5pm-6pm on 6th St on the Porter’s lot.
Party on the Pavement has been a major destination for music lovers from all over Southeastern Wisconsin, and this year is no exception. Whether you are a fan of blues, rock ’n roll, jazz, R&B or everything in between, this year’s diverse lineup has something for everyone. With five stages of live music throughout downtown, you will be dancing through the streets all day long. Here is this year’s music lineup:
Prior to the event, participate in 5Kevents.org’s 3rd annual Pound the Pavement 5k! The run begins at Main St. and Sam Johnson Parkway promptly at 10am. Pre-register at: poundthepavement.5k.run
SC Johnson Stage – Monument Square
•12:00pm-2:00pm
3MF, Jazz
•2:30pm-4:30pm
Indigo Canyon, Rock
•5:00pm-7:00pm
Stone Theory, 70s Rock
Main Street/State Street Stage
•12:00pm-2:00pm
Stoned Blues Band, Blues
•2:30pm-4:30pm
Tailspin Band, Rock & Blues
•5:00pm-7:00pm
Identity Crisis, 80s/90s Rock
Indian Motorcycle of Racine Stage – 522 6th Street
•12:00pm-3:00pm
The Fourcast, Acoustic
•3:45pm-6:45pm
All the Kings Men, Elvis
•7:30pm-10:30pm
Pat McCurdy, Comedy Guitar
Taste of Soul Stage (7th and Park)
•12:00pm-Midnight
DJ Mysta Mack
•1:30pm-4:00pm
Stone Jam, Old School
•4:15pm-4:45pm
Young Bo & LLil Hawk
•5:00pm-7:00pm
Lady A
•3:00pm-bar close
DJ Phil (inside)
Mexico Lindo Stage (6th St.)
- 2:00pm-4:00pm
Mariachi Mexico International
- 4:30pm-5:00pm
Grupo Folklorico-LaPerla Tapatia
- 5:00pm-7:00pm
Live Music
Pub on Wisconsin Stage
•12:00pm-7:00pm
DJ Devious, All genres
Indulge in an array of international cuisine from the downtown restaurants and food vendors lining both 6th and Main Streets. This is the perfect time to try something new with Asian, Pakistani, Spanish, Italian, Mexican, Greek, Thai, Cajun, and American cuisines available all day long.
Major sponsors for Party on the Pavement include S.C. Johnson, Visit Racine County, Gleason Redi Mix, E.C. Styberg Engineering, Hotel Verdant, Educators Credit Union, Gruber Law Office, Servpro of Racine County, Lakeview Pharmacy, Miller Lite, ZMac Transportation, Johnson Outdoors, Marcus Renaissance Theatres, Kelly Services, Insinkerator and CG Schmidt
Downtown Racine Corporation, is a non-profit whose mission is to foster economic, social, and cultural diversity by stimulating business development, programming events, and marketing downtown to the community, developers, and tourists.
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Runners get:
After the award ceremony enjoy Free admission to Racine’s largest street festival featuring music, art, food, rides, and games, and other great family-friendly activities. Hosted by the Downtown Racine Corporation. Remember to thank our sponsors so they come back year after year!
A limited shirt supply will be available at same-day registration for $15.00 each. |
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Parking:
Parking is available throughout Downtown Racine. We suggest using the McMynn Towers ramp, Marina Parking ramp, Gaslight Point ramp or Shoop Parking ramp for easy in and out.
Awards info:
All participants will receive a custom finishers medal. The top three males and females will be recognized as well as the top male and female in respective 10-year age groups.
- 9 and under
- 10-year age categories (starting at 10yrs old on up)
Packet pickup:
- Location: Racine, WI 53403
- Race Date: 2023/09/16 10:00:00 AM (Saturday)
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Categories:
- INDIVIDUAL
- YOUTH 14 and Under (Shirt Optional)
- REMOTE RUNNER
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