
Events
Little Bangers
Race Location
W220 N7884 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Park / Bugline Trail
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 US
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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! 🎉

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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! 🏃♀️

Silver Circle Sports Events
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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!
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Event Location
W220 N7884 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Park / Bugline Trail
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 US
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