The Milwaukee Beer Run 5k & .05k
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The Milwaukee Beer Run 5k & .05k

Glendale, Wisconsin, United States View on map
Oct 04, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Registration is NOW OPEN! Join us for The 11th annual Milwaukee Beer Run 5k & .05k 
on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at The Bavarian Bierhaus!
Enjoy the beautiful out-and-back course along the tree-lined Oak Leaf trail, crossing the finish line into the Oktoberfest celebration! Over in the fest, the beer will be flowing, music will be jumpin’, and folks will be celebrating their victories with beautiful autumn views. Celebrate your race in true Milwaukee style with all-day entry to Milwaukee's Original Oktoberfest in Old Heidelberg Park on October 4, which is included with your registration!    Distances Available: 3.1 miles (5k): Walk, run, or jog along the Oak Leaf Trail, ending at Oktoberfest; all ages and abilities are welcome. 54 yards (.05): A hot 54 yards to glory and all the great perks!   Race start time: 10 am

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Running

5k Beer Run/Walk

Oct 04, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$55.00
Closed

.05k Beer Run/Walk (54 yard dash)

Oct 04, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$50.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Glendale, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 7.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 15.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 4.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 15.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
26.7
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
62.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 4, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 4, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 35m

The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 6:27 PM local time (CDT) in Glendale on October 4, 2026 — 11h 35m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Glendale events

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