Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K
Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K is a running race on May 2, 2027 in Milwaukee, WI, with entry fees from $20 to $38.
- Date
- May 2, 2027 (207 days to go)
- Location
- Veterans Park, Milwaukee, WI
- Price
- $20–$38
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
SAVE THE DATE!
Celebrate the 14th annual Sweet Home Milwaukee at the Lakefront!
Please join us on Sunday, May 2nd for an inclusive 5k race designed for all ages and abilities. Whether you're a local, a transplant, or a Brew City enthusiast, we welcome you at Veterans Park for a gorgeous 5k along the Lakefront.
Cheering on all things Milwaukee- this event is produced and sponsored by many MKE businesses.
In a world full of options, we thank you for choosing local.
Registration Options
General 5k Registration | All general 5k options are open to all ages and abilities! Registration includes a long-sleeved shirt, finisher's medal, race bib, chip-timed race, Bloody Mary at Brunch, a dish of Fred's Frozen Custard on race day, and a donation to Hunger Task Force.
Kid's 5k Registration | This option is for kids under 10 years old in the 5k. All registered kid entries include a finisher's medal, race bib, and a dish of Fred's frozen custard. NOTE: Kid entries are untimed and do not include a shirt. Shirts are available as an additional add-on. There is only 1 (one) 5k race. There is not a separate kid's race.
Age 5 and under: Registration is not required. If you would like to receive the medal, bib, and frozen custard - please register the kiddos :-)
Virtual Registration | All virtual 5k options are open to all ages and abilities! Registration includes a long-sleeved shirt, finisher's medal, race bib, dish of Frozen Custard at Fred's, and a donation to Hunger Task Force.
All virtual registrations will be mailed beginning May 4. You do not need to wait for your packet to arrive to complete your race. If you would like your packet earlier, you may pick-up at Packet Pick-Up on May 2.
Race Start: 9am
Can't make it? You may switch to the virtual race for whatever reason and we'll mail your packet. Make the change to your registration on runsignup.com no later than race day.
Events
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
61°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Milwaukee Mitchell Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
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 Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
207
Days to train
- Race
- Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K
- Date
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Veterans Park, Milwaukee, WI
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Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K
May 2, 2027