Run Back to School
About this race
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
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run
Walking
1.5 Mile Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Milwaukee.
About Milwaukee
Run Back to School takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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