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Headbanger Half

September 27, 2025 Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 US
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Headbanger Half

$50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

10K

$37.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

5K

$37.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Walk

Walk

$37.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Ruck!

5K Ruck

$37.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Ruck!

10K Ruck

$37.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Little Bangers

$0 8:45AM CDT Registration ends September 27, 2025 at 8:00am CDT
Open to ages 12 and under.

Race Location

W220 N7884 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Park / Bugline Trail
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 US View Location on Map


Event Description

Get ready to rock at the Headbanger Half! 🎸 Whether you’re here for the miles or the music, there’s a distance for everyone: 5K, 5K Ruck, 10K, and Half Marathon 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️.

Not a runner? No problem. Join the fun with our 2-mile walk 🚶‍♀️🚶 and celebrate the glory days of headbanging in your own way. 🤘

And don’t forget the kids — the Little Banger 1K 👧👦 is free and perfect for young rockers ready to join the action! 🎉


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Course

It doesn’t get much flatter than the paved Bugline Trail 🛣️. This fast, tree-lined route offers plenty of shade 🌳, with stretches that run alongside scenic quarry views. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just enjoying the peaceful surroundings, the Bugline delivers a smooth and scenic run from start to finish.

Walk | 5K map | 10K map | half map | park map

On the half marathon course, you’ll cross train tracks at mile 3.75 🚂. Do not race the train—it’s much faster (and bigger) than you!

We’ll have timing mats on both sides of the tracks, so your results will stay accurate. Think of it as a quick break from the mosh pit 🎸 before jumping back in without penalty.

Aid Stations

There will be multiple aid stations on course with water, energy gel and Gatorade. Aid stations may be self serve. 


T-shirts

The shirts are cotton unisex—just like the ones you wore to all those head-banging concerts! 🎸

Register before noon on Friday, September 12 to guarantee your custom race shirt. After that, shirts will be available online while supplies last. Any extras will be handed out after the race on a first-come, first-served basis.

Everything you ever wanted to know about shirts can be found right here!

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Schedule and Packet Pickup

PLEASE BRING YOUR RECEIPT WITH YOU!

You do not need to print it. We will need to scan the QR code on the receipt, though, so please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a picture of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library.

Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:00am Packet pickup
8:45am Little bangers start
9:00am All distances start
Noon Course closes

Packet Pickup FAQ

Can I pick up another person's packet? Yep
Do I need an ID? Do pigs fly?
Can I register at packet pickup? Yep
Can I pick up my packet race day? Yep
Can I transfer my race to someone else before the race? Yep


🏅 Awards & Finisher Medals

All Headbangers will receive a custom finisher’s “medal,” made from vinyl 45s with a custom lanyard 🎶.

🏆 Overall male and female winners will receive custom vinyl record awards.

🥇 The top three male and female finishers in each 5-year age group will receive a custom award.


Volunteers

We need volunteers for everything from aid station support to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. All volunteers can run a future race at no charge. Register to volunteer by clicking on the volunteer link in the menu above. For more information on volunteering click here.

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Timing

This race is chip timed by Silver Circle with a chip start. Your time will start when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line. 

How to wear your bib.


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Parking

Parking is available at the park, though parking at the start/finish line is very limited. You will likely need to park at another lot and walk to the start/finish area (see Park Map). There is no parking along the roads within the park.  

Do NOT park in the beach parking lot. You will get a ticket!

There is a $7.00 county park day pass or an annual pass required. Both the annual pass and daily pass must be purchased online BEFORE the event.  There is NO in person payment available.


Race Insurance

We get it—life happens! That’s why we recommend purchasing event insurance during checkout.

What is RegShield Insurance?
Race insurance, provided by RegShield (a FanShield product), offers peace of mind by reimbursing the registration cost if you’re unable to attend due to covered reasons, including:

  • Accident
  • Illness
  • Family emergency

Need Help with Insurance?
RegShield is a third-party provider. For any questions related to your plan, contact FanShield:
📧 help@fanshield.com
📞 1-844-849-4827 EXT. 1


Charity Partner

Silver Circle Foundation, Inc 501(c)3 is dedicated to supporting the needs of our firefighters, police officers, veterans, and troops serving overseas through charitable giving, care packages, and fundraising.

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Weather / Refund Policy

Refunds are not permitted for any reason.

The event will be held unless severe weather occurs. In the event of severe weather, the race director may delay or cancel the event. If the event is canceled, there will be no refunds. Silver Circle Sports Events has a NO REFUND policy.

How to transfer, defer, change shirt sizes and change distances

  • Login into RunSignUp.com
  • Select your Profile.
  • Scroll down to the race you would like to modify.
  • Select "Manage Registration".
  • All of your options will be listed in the menu.
  • *Deferrals must be completed 15 days prior to event.

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Workplace Wellness Program Partnerships

Are you involved with a workplace wellness program? We’d love to help!

Here’s how it works:

  • Contact us with your workplace information.
  • We will create a code for your wellness members to use at registration checkout that will waive or discount the registration fee. You can offer any discount amount your workplace wellness program allows.
  • The day after the race, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.

SCSE Wants to Help You Save! 💰🏃‍♂️

At Silver Circle Sports Events, we love rewarding our runners! Now, you can earn money back on your registration just by inviting your friends to join you at the race.

Here’s how it works:

✅ At Checkout – After registering, you'll have the option to share your unique referral link on Facebook.
✅ Email Confirmation – Your registration receipt will include a personal referral link that you can forward to friends.
✅ Earn Rewards – For every 5 friends who register using your link, you’ll receive $20 back on your registration—it’s that easy!

More friends, more savings! 🎉 Whether you’re running, walking, or just in it for the post-race snacks, why not bring your crew along and get rewarded?

Start saving today—register now! 🏃‍♀️


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Silver Circle Sports Events

This event is a Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC owned, produced, timed & managed event. Need help with an event?  Contact us HERE.


Bands

If you are a band, or know of one that would be interested in performing along the course, shoot us an email and let us know!


Contact Form

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Event Location

W220 N7884 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Park / Bugline Trail
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 US View Location on Map

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