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 W. Maier Festival Park
200 N Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Parking is available on the street and Irish Fest parking lots.

Event Schedule

Saturday, August 19 2023

For detailed information about the event visit the FAQ page

View 5k Route Map

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

Adults
$35 - Until July 10
$40 - July 11 to August 19
$45 - August 19 (Day of Event)

Youth (Children ages 12-17) - Children under 12 are free.
$20 - Until August 18
$25 - August 19 (Day of Event)

Day of registration will be available (August 19) from 8:00 - 9:45 a.m. However pre-registration on line is highly encouraged and t-shirts may run out prior to event day registration.

Scan the QR Code to register for the event.

Packet Pick-up

Lakefront Brewery - On the Patio
1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Thursday, August 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2023 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest: {Participant Name or Team Name}
1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309

Please include the Fundraising Donation Submission Form with all mailed in donations.

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