Storm The Bastille 5K
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jul, 2027 (TBD)
5k
Race Information
Join thousands of your fellow runners for the Storm the Bastille 5K. Runners and walkers from across Milwaukee gather to commemorate the storming of the Bastille, the 18th-century French prison that sparked the French Revolution. Make sure to stick around for the party that follows Milwaukee's only night run/walk.
Come enjoy this 5k then enjoy Bastille Days, the largest French-themed festival in the US!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 5,000 - 10,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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