The Electric Run - one of this summer's most exciting events is almost here! The Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove is the place for a nighttime 5k with lights and music. This weekend also includes music, a unique fundraiser and radio-controlled aircraft. Come along with Real Racine for these ideas.
A spectacular run. The Electric Run™ Milwaukee/Racine, promises an exciting experience this Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave., Union Grove. The action starts at 8 p.m. The Electric Run is a nighttime 5k run through a one-of-a-light show. Participants will run or walk through up to 10 different worlds of light and music. In addition to an unforgettable light show, every participant will receive a high-quality event shirt, LED bracelet, glow necklace and glow glasses. The fee is $50 per person; $45 per person for teams of four or more. Advance registration runs through this Thursday at www.electricrun.com. Packet pick up is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Real Racine Visitor Center, 14015 Washington Ave. (Highway 20), just west of the I-94 interchange (exit 333). Packets may be picked up from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Electric Run site for an additional $5.
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An orchard walk. The ninth annual Apple Orchard Walk and Fundraiser combines apples with a good cause. Stop by Apple Holler, 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Saturday morning to support the MS Society-Wisconsin Chapter. The $20 registration fee (or $19 per person for groups of six or more) includes a one-mile orchard walk, a half-peck bag of apples, an all-you-can-eat apple pancake breakfast and a raffle ticket. The breakfast runs from 7-11 a.m., check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. and the orchard walk begins at 9 a.m. Last year's event raised $12,500 for the MS Society. For details, call 262-886-8500 or visit www.appleholler.com
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Love that band! All good things must come to an end, including the Racine Concert Band's 90th season. The final concert of the season is 7 p.m. Sunday at the Racine Zoo Kiwanis Amphitheatre, 2131 N. Main St. Scheduled soloists are vocalist Ami Bouterse and trumpet player Russ Johnson. The zoo gates open for free admission at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this Racine tradition one more time this year!
See some gems. Interested in rocks, gems and minerals? You won't want to miss the Racine Geological Society's annual Sale and Swap, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Bartlett Youth Foundation, 1120 N. Stuart Rd., Mount Pleasant. There will also be a silent auction and raffle. It's free!
A different kind of fly-in. Planes in the air - small ones, that is! The annual Racine Radio Control Club Fun Fly is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday along West Road, just off Washington Avenue (Highway 20) in Mount Pleasant. Members will be demonstrating their aircraft for visitors. Free admission.
Motorcycles on the way! Get ready for chrome, leather and pipes! The Hot Bike magazine Power Tour arrives in Racine next Wednesday, Aug. 28. This five-day motorcycle ride starts in Little Rock, Ark. and works its way through five states before arriving at Racine's Pershing Park. You're invited to stop by from 1-8 p.m. for motorcycle displays, bike-related products, food, giveaways and GR's Finest Street Bike Stunt Show. The band "Burn" performs 2-4 p.m. and "Georgia Overdrive" is on stage 6-8 p.m. It's a great, free preview for the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary celebration.
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