Event Information

The Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest is a 5 kilometer run and walk along Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront. The event unites the community to put an end to arthritis. Irish Fest is the largest Irish festival in the world, celebrating Irish heritage with music and food. Join the 5k run and raise funds to help the millions of people with arthritis to live better; help chart the course to a cure.  

Event Location

Henry Maier Festival Grounds (North Gate)
200 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Packet Pickup

Thursday, August 18 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 19 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM

10427 W. Lincoln Avenue
West Allis, WI 53227
(in back parking lot)

Registration Fees

Day of Registration available (August 20) from 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. *T-shirts may run out - Pre-Register online!

Adults

$35 - Until July 10 
$40 - July 11 to Aug. 19 
$45 - Aug. 20 (Day of Event)

Youth (12 and under) 

$20 - Until Aug. 19 
$25 - Aug. 20 (Day of Event)

Event Schedule

For detailed information about the event visit the FAQ page

  • 8:00 AM - Registration and Kidzone Opens
  • 9:00 AM  - Rally Speeches and Entertainment
  • 9:45 AM - Pre-Race Warm Up
  • 10:00 AM - Run Begins
  • 10:05 AM - Walk Begins
  • 11:00 AM - Post-Event Celebration and Award Ceremony with More Dancing
  • 12:00 PM - Milwaukee Irish Fest Gates open

For help or more information about the Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest, contact Leah Delaney at [email protected] or call 414-253-4192.