Sat, Aug 21, 2027

Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Milwaukee

Glendale, WI

Opens Jun 9, 2027
5K10KHalf Marathon5K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $37.50 after Aug 15, 2027, so registering before then saves $2.50.

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About the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Milwaukee

The course runs on a paved trail, which makes for smooth footing throughout. The half marathon route covers the trail twice, so you see the same scenery on the back half. Self-serve water stations are spaced out along the way, so if you tend to push through without stopping, bringing your own hydration is worth considering.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

38finishers
16:21winner
27:45median
51:32cutoff

Top 3: Morgan Stanowsky (16:21) · Stephanie O'Connor (16:21) · Tessa Fannin (16:51)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

26finishers
1:39:15winner
2:02:40median
2:58:20cutoff

Top 3: Kevin Tripp (1:39:15) · Brett Krueger (1:44:27) · Kurt Huberty (1:47:05)

10K · 2026 results

17finishers
48:55winner
1:12:07median
1:40:28cutoff

Top 3: Julian Beckmann (48:55) · Allison Tripp (54:14) · Brenna Bartkowicz (54:54)

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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 Sep 26, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K8/21/2027 08:00$40
5K8/21/2027 08:00$35
10K8/21/2027 08:00$45
10K8/21/2027 08:00$40
13.1 Miles8/21/2027 08:00$60
13.1 Miles8/21/2027 08:00$55
5K8/21/2027 08:00$40
10K8/21/2027 08:00$40
13.1 Miles8/21/2027 08:00$40
3.1 Miles8/21/2027 08:00Free

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Common Questions About the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Milwaukee

Will I finish last at the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Milwaukee?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 27:45, and the last recorded finisher came in around 51:32, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Milwaukee a good first 5K?

It is a small race (38 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 Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Milwaukee?

The 5K winner ran 16:21 while the median finisher took 27:45. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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