2026 Cream Puff 5K

Race Information

Run or walk your way to a Cream Puff! This is a run/walk 5k event featuring the Milwaukee Mile Speedway and State Fair Grounds. Not feeling the entire run? You can walk your way directly to your cream puff with the 1.5k option. This is also a kid-friendly and stroller-friendly event.

Finishers get a Finisher's Ribbon, Cream Puff, a cold beer (for participants 21+), and get to join the post-race concert.

The Cream Puff 5K benefits the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation, an independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit dedicated to helping the Fair to grow.

Wisconsin Run Pick of the Month: Fox Cities Marathon 🦊

Celebrate 35 Years of Running in Wisconsin!

📍Menasha, WI - September 18-20, 2026

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Why We Like This Run:
✅ A race with history: Celebrate the 35th anniversary in 2026
✅ Fast Boston Qualifier: Ideal for runners looking for a PB or BQ
✅ 98% satisfaction rating: A+ community support & hospitality

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon is a runner favorite for its scenic, point-to-point course that tours seven different Wisconsin communities. You’ll experience unique highlights like the 1,600-foot Trestle Trail Bridge—the longest pedestrian bridge in the state alongside miles of paved trails and peaceful waterfront views.

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