
Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk is a running and rucking race on August 23, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
From the Organizer
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.
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
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
64°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Coming Up
The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K
Less than a mile away
Lakefront Discovery Run
Less than a mile away
Vets Day 5K & 10K
Less than a mile away
Turkey Trails - Milwaukee
Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
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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Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk
Aug 23, 2026