Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 15, 2026 - Saturday
5k
Race Information
The Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest is the longest-running heritage festival 5K Fun Run that is routed down the path of Milwaukee’s beautiful lakeshore! Join this 5k run/walk and raise funds to help the 1.2 million adults and 6,000 kids in Wisconsin who are challenged with arthritis to live a better life, as well as help chart the course to a cure!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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