Slinger Kiwanis Club

08/23/2026

WOW WOW WOW

Yesterday's HeadsUP 5K was amazing! The day was beautiful, sun was shining, and we had lots of smiling athletes! In fact, we had record participation with 244 runners & walkers. Thanks again to our fantastic sponsors, Kiwanis volunteers, community partners, and race participants!

This event is ✨so special✨ because it reminds us of the strong link between mental health🧠, movement👟, getting outside ☀ & fostering community connections👭.

No one values this link more than the HeadsUP 5K's chief organizer, JOEL DZIEDZIC!! Joel, in his partnership with the Slinger Community Running group & a committee of fellow Kiwanians, did months of coordination behind the scenes in order to make this event happen! We are grateful for Joel's commitment to making this event more impactful year over year. Thanks, Joel!

Enjoy these pics of the day and please share & tag Slinger Kiwanis Club in any pictures you've taken!

08/22/2026

GOOD MORNING, CHAT! ☀

It's a GREAT DAY for a 5K!! 👟

See you this AM at Little Switz for check-in...we will start things off with a welcome at 8:15 with a race start-time of 8:30!

Thank you again to our sponsors and community partners for making this
HeadsUP 5k possible!

08/20/2026

FROM OUR HEADSUP 5k HEADQUARTERS:

We are getting excited! Our 3rd Annual Slinger Kiwanis Club Heads Up 5K Run/Walk is happening this Saturday, and we are thrilled with this year’s turnout (currently 200). We hope to see a few more friends and family members register before the siren sounds and we officially kick things off at 8:30 AM!

Whether you’ve been training all summer or are simply coming out to walk, run, and support an important cause, we are so glad you’ll be joining us. This event is about more than a 5K—it’s about coming together as a community, supporting one another, and keeping the conversation about mental health going.

🏃 Race Morning Schedule
We’ll have some pre-race activities beginning around 8:15 AM, so please plan to arrive early and be ready to participate!
7:15–8:15 AM – Race check-in & bib pickup
8:15 AM – Welcome and pre-race activities
8:15 AM – Warm-up with Barre Slinger
Following warm-up – A few words from Janna Traylor from NAMI
National Anthem
8:30 AM – 🚨 The Slinger Fire Department siren sounds and the 5K begins!

📍 Bib Pickup & Check-In
Friday –Hootie Fest - hosted by Slinger DECA The Rookery
📅 Friday afternoon
⏰ 1:00–6:00 PM
📍 Hootie Fest Slinger High School & Slinger School District
Please note that Hootie Fest actually begins at 12:00 PM, so come early, enjoy the festivities, and stop by the Heads Up 5K check-in table anytime between 1:00 and 6:00 PM to pick up your bib.
Can't make it Friday? No problem!
Saturday morning check-in and bib pickup will be available from 7:15–8:15 AM at Little Switzerland.

A Few Race-Day Reminders
Please arrive early, especially if you need to pick up your bib Saturday morning.
The course will include a combination of roads, trails, and paved surfaces, so please be mindful of your surroundings and follow course signage and volunteer directions.
Walkers and runners are both welcome. Go at your own pace and enjoy the morning!
Please be courteous to other participants and allow faster runners to pass when appropriate.
Most importantly, have fun and look out for one another!
We are incredibly grateful for everyone who has registered, volunteered, sponsored, or helped spread the word about the Heads Up 5K. Your participation helps us continue to raise awareness and support conversations around mental health in our community.

We can't wait to see you Saturday morning!
Let's get ready to HEADS UP, Slinger! 💙
See you at the starting line!
Joel
Slinger Kiwanis Club
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08/15/2026

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!! Just one week until we lace up and hit the road for our HeadsUp 5k!

We wanted to shout-out a few more silver-level sponsors, Sandberg Physical Therapy & Weldfab!

Thank you so much for the support from these community partners!

Still interested in joining us? Register at the following link & we we will see you there!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Slinger/SlingerKiwanisHeadsUP5K

08/12/2026

🧠Calling all brainiacs, geniuses, and smartypantses🧠:

Wanna show off your intellectual prowess??

Come see us tomorrow at Aspen Sky for TRIVIA!!

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08/10/2026

Some of our SKC members had an excellent time at Slinger PD's National Night Out last week!! Check out our cool Slinger Kiwanis tent 😍

Popsicles & tattoos** were a hit!!

Interested in learning more about Kiwanis so you can participate in community events like this with other folks who care a whole lot?! Fill out the Google form linked in the comments!

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08/04/2026

TONIGHT! Don't miss your chance for a

**HeadsUp 5K REGISTRATION DISCOUNT!!**

Come visit our booth at the Slinger Police Department's National Night Out Event @ Breuer Park - 5:30PM-8:30PM & get $10 OFF YOUR HeadsUP 5k Registration Fee!

SEE YOU THERE, SLINGER PEEPS!

08/03/2026

🧠✨ Trivia Night on August 13th is almost here!

Gather your team and get ready for 6 rounds of trivia—all while supporting a great cause!

🎟️ Grab your tickets on the Aspen Sky website and join us for a fun night of friendly competition, great drinks, and giving back!

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07/30/2026

👕 T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING! 👕

Planning to join us? If you want to be sure you get an event shirt, be sure to register by midnight Sunday, August 2! ⏰

Don’t wait—get registered and secure your shirt! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

👉 Register today!

The Slinger Kiwanis Heads UP 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday August 22, 2026.

07/20/2026

We are just over a MONTH AWAY from our HeadsUP 5k Run/Walk!

Here are 5 ways 👉 YOU (yes YOU!) 👈can help make this event a success:
(1) Share this post!
(2) Like this post!
(3) Comment on this post with the word "MOVE"!
(4) REGISTER for the event (see the link in the comments)
(5) Tell a friend about the race!

and a HUGE THANK YOU for the Silver-Level Sponsorship from these incredible local partners! Schaefers, Riteway, Hill Yes! Racing Company, Shumway Dental, AKA Custom Lids, Northbrook Church, and LO Consulting Services!