Run Back to School
Run Back to School is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (25 days to go)
- Location
- 5225 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run Back to School
Celebrate the start of the 2025-26 school year with Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation at the 18th annual MPS Run Back to School!
Join us for this 5K run/1.5-mile walk. Proceeds support MPS youth sports, wellness, and recreation programs.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
Starting Line: MPS Central Services Building (5225 W. Vliet St.)
Start Time: 9 a.m. (Participant check-in and race bag pick-up will end at 8:50 a.m. Participants will not be allowed to start the course after 9:10 a.m.)
Cost: $5 for youth/$20 for adults
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
80°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Mary College, 3 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.
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Run Back to School
Aug 22, 2026