Sat, Sep 12, 2026

30th Joe's Run, Walk and Roll

Milwaukee, WI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Aug 13, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 30th Joe's Run, Walk and Roll

The course runs through Hoyt Park in Wauwatosa, set along the Menomonee River. The route is fully accessible, designed so runners, walkers, and people using mobility aids can all participate on the same course. It benefits Broadscope Disability Services, and that mission shapes the feel of the morning more than any finishing time does.

Packet pickup happens the morning of the race, and you will need your confirmation email accessible with the QR code ready to scan. Parking is available in the park lot off Swan Boulevard, or along Menomonee River Parkway on the street. The setup is on the east side of the river. A post-race reception with a light lunch and a photo booth follows the run.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

43finishers

19:42winner

29:48median

48:44cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Brauer (19:42) · Joe Van Beek (20:33) · Austin Bourdo (20:35)

The 30th Joe's Run, Walk and Roll has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/12/2026 10:00$35

Walk/Roll9/12/2026 10:00$35

Kids Fun Run9/12/2026 09:45Free

Virtual Run/Walk/ Roll9/12/2026 09:45$50

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Common Questions About the 30th Joe's Run, Walk and Roll

Will I finish last at the 30th Joe's Run, Walk and Roll?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:48, and the last recorded finisher came in around 48:44, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 30th Joe's Run, Walk and Roll a good first 5K?

It is a small race (43 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 30th Joe's Run, Walk and Roll?

The 5K winner ran 19:42 while the median finisher took 29:48. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the 30th Joe's Run, Walk and Roll?

Join a local run club. Milwaukee Running Group - OMG, Badgerland Striders, Performance Running Outfitters Group Runs and others in Milwaukee welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.