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Take a Freeway Flyer!
Freeway Flyer fees
$6 for adults
$3 for children (ages 6-11), seniors (age 65 and over) and disabled persons.
Children age 5 and younger ride free.
Freeway Flyer schedule
The buses will leave each lot at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The buses will provide return service from the Maier Festival Park south gate (near the Marcus Amphitheater) at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Lot A
Route 49
Brown Deer Road and west of I-43
Lot F
Holt Route 40
Holt Avenue west of I-94
Lot K
State Fair Park Route 44
State Fair Park at I-94, east of 84th Street
Note: Street and freeway exits in the area of the run and walk will be closed by 9 a.m.
Park at the Maier Festival Park grounds.
Arrive early to avoid traffic problems.
There will be free parking in lots P & H near the Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) south gate. A shuttle bus will take you to 16th Street and Wisconsin Avenue – just a few short blocks from the start line. Shuttle service from these lots to the start line will run from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
After the event, there is no shuttle service from the Summerfest grounds back to the start line area.
Note: Street and freeway exits in the area of the run and walk will be closed by 9 a.m.
No roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards or bicycles allowed. Please do not bring pets to the event.
Download the 2008 course route (PDF).
Finishline Celebration
The fun doesn’t stop just because you reached the finish line! Join us for the Finish Line Celebration to celebrate and fuel your body after a fun day's active work for the kids at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
You are cordially invited to the south end of Maier Festival Park (the Summerfest grounds) for the Finish Line Celebration! Bring your family, friends and co-workers for the big celebration, starting with the awards ceremony for the race winners.
Enter Maier Festival Park at the south gate. Meet us at the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage for the awards ceremony. Stroll around the park, grab a bite to eat and a cold drink at one of many available vendors. This is a perfect atmosphere for your company gathering or family reunion. There is an ATM machine available near Gate 10 inside Maier Festival Park.
Calling all kids! Come test your skills at the midway games and family-friendly attractions along the south side of Water Street Brewery presented by Fun Services.
Take a leisurely walk around the Health & Fitness Fair. Check out the vendors and pick up some freebies. Learn more about the area businesses that sponsor Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital. If you are interested in being part of the Health & Fitness Fair, e-mail alsrun@chw.org or call the Special Events office at (414) 266-1520 to request a Health & Fitness Fair reservation form.
The Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage features some great acts after Briggs & Al's Run & Walk. Don't miss the music!
2008 lineup:
11:30 a.m. - Brigg's Bluesbusters
12:15 p.m. - Awards ceremony
1:00 p.m. - Tower Avenue Band
VIP Party sponsored by Carrabba's Italian Grill