Mel's Charities 5th Annual River Run

Saturday, April 26, 2025

This is an untimed, family-friendly paddle down the Milwaukee River.

7:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 a.m. Paddles in the water at Waubedonia Park, Fredonia (13.25 miles - 3-4 hour paddle)

10:30 am - Paddles in the water at Ehlers Park, Saukville (8.3 miles - 2-hour paddle)

Ends at Veterans Park, Grafton - Life Jackets are required for all participants

Kayak rentals are available at

Waubeka Outfitters 262-384-3388. or Forward Outdoor 414-261-3871 Mel's River Run | Forward Outdoor

Partial proceeds from your rental will be donated back to Mel's Charities!

Online Registration Only

$25 per person - Includes packet
$40 per person- Includes packet, lunch, and a beverage at Veterans Park in Grafton
Food and beverages provided by Mel's on the Move Food Trailer.
Packet includes:
- Mel's River Run T-shirt - (To guarantee you receive a shirt, you must register by 4/3)
- Grab N Go Breakfast

Packet Pick Up:

Mel's World Head Quarters - W61 N297 Washington Ave #2, Cedarburg, WI 53012 (located inside Ansay & Associates)

Wednesday, April 16, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., or Thursday, April 17, from 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Questions: info@melscharities.org

*By signing up for the event, you agree to Mel's Waiver/Release.

Thank you to our Signature Sponsor:

2025 Mel's River Run

By Mel's Charities Inc.