2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest
2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (33 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Arthritis Foundation is working to overcome the obstacles that arthritis creates for nearly 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children in the U.S.
The Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest is the longest running heritage festival 5K Fun Run which is routed down the path of Milwaukee’s beautiful lakeshore! Join us and receive FREE admission to Irish Fest, the 2026 T-Shirt, one Post-race Adult Beverage, Irish Entertainment and Costume Contest – for prizes!
Join our 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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Milwaukee, WI
Population
569,756
as of 2023
City Elevation
673 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
33
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest
- Date
- August 15, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Milwaukee than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
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2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest
Aug 15, 2026