Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K

Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Milwaukee, WI; Veterans Park, 1010 Lincoln Memorial Drive, 53202
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Perks & features

Chip Timed
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 9:00 AM CDT · From $41.43
Opens Oct 14, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Oct 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 9:00 AM CDT · From $22.65
Opens Oct 14, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Sweet Home Milwaukee 5k - VIRTUAL
Sun, May 3, 12:00 AM CDT · From $48.85
Opens Oct 14, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

The course

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

SAVE THE DATE!

Celebrate the 13th annual Sweet Home Milwaukee at the Lakefront!

Please join us on Sunday, May 3rd 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 3.

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.

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