Walk Run Wag for MADACC - Barktoberfest Edition!
About this race
Get Ready to Walk, Run and Wag at the Ultimate Friends of MADACC Fundraiser!
Calling all dog lovers and adventure seekers! The legendary Walk Run Wag is back, and this year it's unleashing even more tail-wagging excitement with our epic Barktoberfest celebration!
Are you ready to turn a simple fundraiser into the most pawsome event of the year? Whether you're a speed demon without a furry friend or a proud pet parent who wants to hit the trail with your four-legged bestie, we've got a route for you!
🏃 Solo Speedsters: 5k fun run kicks off at 11:30 AM
🐕 Dog Squad: Canine companions welcome on their own special run
🚶 Casual Crew: Laid-back 2-mile walk for those who prefer a leisurely pace, with or without a 4-legged friend
✨Early Bird Special:✨ Sign up now for just $35 until July 31st! After that, registration jumps to $40 - so don't wait, register today and let the tail-wagging begin!
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Registrations after September 12th are not guaranteed fundraising item availability. Same-day registrations may have limited t-shirt sizes and promotional items. Register early to ensure you receive all event goodies and support our local animals!
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Running
5k Fun Run - No Dog
This 5K fun run is for runners running without dogs. Runners without dogs start before the runner with dogs. We cannot guarantee t-shirt and promotional item availability for registrations after 9/12
5k Fun Run - With a Dog
This 5K fun run is for runners running with dogs. This race starts after the runners without dogs. We cannot guarantee t-shirt and promotional item availability for registrations after 9/12
2 Mile Walk (With or Without a Dog)
This is fun walk for you and your dog. You can walk with a dog, without a dog, or with someone with a dog. It doesn't matter! You are out to have fun and get some exercise. If two miles is too much for you and your pooch, you can turn around at any time. We cannot guarantee t-shirt and promotional item availability for registrations after 9/12
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Milwaukee.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 63 Milwaukee events
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