Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K
About this race
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 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.
Join fellow runners on April 23, 2017 for the Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Milwaukee.
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Running
Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K
Join us in the 4th annual Sweet Home Milwaukee 5k. We have a beautiful lakefront, so come and enjoy it with us! The Sweet Home MKE is open to people of all fitness levels! We encourage people to get up, get moving and join us in coming out of hibernation. When: Sunday, April 23, 2017 Race start: 9:00am Where: Veteran's Park, Milwaukee's Lakefront Race entry includes: -Scenic course highlighting your sweet home Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront! -Long Sleeved Event Shirt -Finisher's Medal (doubling as magnetic bottle opener!) -Free Bloody Mary at Hi Hat Lounge! -Timed Race Results -Race Day food drive benefiting the Hunger Task Force -Free Post Race beer to participants 21+ (aren't quite there yet? You'll get a free soda, gatorade or water!) Registration: 10/01/2016-11/30/2016: $30 12/01/2014-1/31/2016: $35 2/01/2016-3/31/2016: $40 4/1/2016-4/20/2016 (or until sold out): $45 Packet Pick-up/Race Day Registration: $45** (if space is available) **Packet pick-up/race day registrations will have limited options on shirt sizes. Early registration is encouraged. Children 8 and above need to have their own registration. Strollers and dogs are not permitted on the course due to the size of the park paths. Packet Pick-up When: Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 Time: 12:00pm-7:00pm | 11:00am-4:00pm Where: Performance Running Outfitters 4533 North Oakland Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 There is no race day packet pick-up unless you reserve it during your registration process. However, you may have someone else pick up your packet for you. View more info at 414events.com
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Milwaukee in 2017, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Milwaukee
Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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