05/20/2026
Tri Faster turned 20!
Come celebrate with us!
It’s been 20 years of training, racing, coaching, and events! That’s a reason to celebrate, so Tri Faster is throwing a party!! Join us at Fox Brook Park in Brookfield on Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 10am – 3pm. This is a family friendly Open House event full of friends, food, and of course FUN! Come for part or all of the festivities, which include a FREE celebration 5k, catered lunch, games, and an obstacle course orchestrated by Kristin Muehlenbach and Sheryl Leonard-Schneck. You won't want to miss it!
Everyone will receive a 20 year anniversary branded race belt whether you join for all or some of the celebration!
At 12:15pm we will be taking a group photo and would LOVE to have a huge group! The full schedule for the day can be found below. We will be celebrating at the back pavilion down the road to the right after entering the park.
Location:Fox Brook Park2925 N. Barker RdBrookfield, WI 53045
10am: Cheers to 20 Years 5k (Check in 9:30-9:45)
11:30am Catered Lunch
12:00pmSpeech/Toast by Coach Lauren
12:15pm Group Picture (Wear TriFaster Top if possible)
1:00-3:00pm Games & Obstacle Course
Although the 5k is FREE, we ask that all who want to participate register for that portion, so we know who will all be out on the course.
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Brookfield/TriFasterCheersToYears5k
If you haven’t already, please also RSVP for the lunch portion so we can have a head count.
https://forms.office.com/r/A8zz0jRtEK
Blessings in a Backpack
We have chosen Blessings in a Backpack Southern Wisconsin to be the beneficiary of our event. They are a wonderful group who help fight hunger among children across Southern Wisconsin. Tri Faster has teamed up with Blessings in a Backpack to help collect food items and cash donations to aide in the fight. against hunger. Please consider giving a food item or cash donation to support children in Southern Wisconsin. The link to donate is below. We will collect monetary donations starting now until the day of the celebration (through the link only).
https://giving.blessingsinabackpack.org/campaigns/ironman-20th-anniversary
Diana Schmidt from Blessings in a Backpack will be on site at the event on August 16th to help with food donations. Suggested food items are listed below. Lets make a HUGE impact and fill up some backpacks!!
If you plan on bringing items, these are our suggested list to choose from:
Individual cereal bowl/boxes (approx 1 oz)
Granola Bars (i.e. Nature Valley, Chewy, Made Good, Annie’s)
Ready to eat soups with pop top lid (approx 7 oz)
100% juice boxes (approx 4-6 oz)
Individually packaged crackers (i.e Goldfish, Cheeze Its, Pretzels)
Fruit Cups (approx 4 oz)
Thank you for your generosity and can’t wait to celebrate!
The Tri Faster Cheers to 20 Years 5k is on Sunday August 16, 2026.