Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest
About this race
The Arthritis Foundation is working to overcome the obstacles that arthritis creates for nearly 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children in the U.S.
The Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest is the longest running heritage festival 5K Fun Run which is routed down the path of Milwaukee’s beautiful lakeshore! Join us and receive FREE admission to Irish Fest, the 2026 T-Shirt, one Post-race Adult Beverage, Irish Entertainment and Costume Contest – for prizes!
Join our 5k run/walk and raise funds to help the 1.2 million adults and 6,000 kids in Wisconsin who are challenged with arthritis to live a better life, as well as, help chart the course to a cure!
Join fellow runners on August 15, 2026 for the Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest. It's a fantastic 5K, Jigging in your Jammies featuring a flat and fast course in Milwaukee.
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Adult Timed
Includes t-shirt, admission to Milwaukee Irish Fest, one post-run beer from Lakefront Brewery for participants 21 & Over
Adult Untimed
Includes t-shirt, admission to Milwaukee Irish Fest, one post-run beer from Lakefront Brewery for participants 21 & Over
Youth Timed (17 & under)
Includes t-shirt & admission to Milwaukee Irish Fest
Youth Untimed (17 & Under)
Includes t-shirt & admission to Milwaukee Irish Fest
Jigging in your Jammies
Can’t attend the event, but still want to be part of the fun? Choose this option to receive a shirt and fundraise for a cure!
Weather Overview
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About Milwaukee
Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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