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Run 4 Water MKE

Run 4 Water MKE is a running race on April 17–25, 2027 in Milwaukee, WI, with an entry fee of $30.

Date
April 17–25, 2027 (160 days to go)
Location
1500 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI
Price
$30
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

The 5K run/walk will symbolize distances traveled to access water in other parts of the globe. All proceeds from the Run 4 Water MKE go to projects designed and built by Engineers Without Borders at UW-Milwaukee providing clean water to villages in rural Guatemala. 

The virtual race can be completed any time between 6:00 AM on Saturday, April 17 and 10:30 AM on Sunday, April 25. Awards will be mailed out after the race. 

***DISCLAIMER: The race directors reserve the right to change the in-person race to a virtual race.***

For more information on sponsorship opportunities visit the race website www.run4watermke.org or contact the race at run4watermke@gmail.com 

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Run 4 Water MKE$30
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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

55°

Typical Low

38°

Chance of Rain

40%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:06 AMSunset 7:36 PMDaylight 13h 30m

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.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run 4 Water MKE, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

160

Days to train

Race
Run 4 Water MKE
Date
April 17–25, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Run 4 Water MKE?
Run 4 Water MKE is a running race held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 17, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Run 4 Water MKE?
Saturday, April 17, 2027 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 1500 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run 4 Water MKE?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run 4 Water MKE

Apr 17, 2027

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