Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Location
- Veterans Park, Milwaukee, WI
- Distance
- 5K Run · 5K Ruck · 1 Mile Walk & Roll & more
From the Organizer
Join Us for the 2nd Annual Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk!
Lace up and take part in an unforgettable morning of movement, meaning, and mission. The Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk is more than a 5K—it’s a chance to honor our nation’s heroes, support life-changing journeys for our veterans, and come together as a community with purpose.
Held at Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront, this scenic and symbolic course welcomes runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and paces. Proceeds directly support Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, helping send veterans on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. to be honored for their service.
This is a race you’ll remember—not just for the views or the finish line, but for the impact.
If you’re running in memory of someone, we’re running with you. Participants will have a special opportunity to honor loved ones and heroes as part of the event.
📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
📍 Veterans Park | Milwaukee, WI
Join us in making a difference for our nation's most deserving.
Instructions for Participants
While the run and walk share the same start/finish line, the courses are different.
- Walk Course: Turn left, head to the end of the pier, then return directly to the finish line.
- Run Course: Turn right, follow the path around the lagoon, then proceed to the end of the pier and on to the finish line.
- These course differences are designed to reduce congestion at the start line.
For everyone’s safety: Please do not walk or run more than two abreast.
Walkers & rollers: Runners will be passing from behind—please stay to the right.
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, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Milwaukee, WI
Population
569,756
as of 2023
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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- Race
- Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Location
- Veterans Park, Milwaukee, WI
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk?
- Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk is a running race held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 23, 2026. 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 Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk?
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Veterans Park, Milwaukee, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk
Aug 23, 2026