Sat, Aug 15, 2026

2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest

Milwaukee, WI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Aug 15, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest

The course runs along Milwaukee's lakefront, so you get water views for most of the route. It is flat throughout, with the kind of surface you expect from a paved path along the shore. The race is tied to Irish Fest, which is happening at the same time, and the festival atmosphere carries over into the start and finish areas.

Admission to Irish Fest is included with your entry, so the finish area opens into the festival grounds rather than a parking lot. There is post-race beer available on site, along with Irish music and a costume contest.

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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

239finishers

17:13winner

32:38median

1:08:36cutoff

Top 3: Jason Marhal (17:13) · Christian Mullarkey (18:17) · Charlize-Trinity McKenzie (18:34)

The 2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest has been held every year since at least 2025. 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

5K8/15/2026 08:00$45

5K8/15/2026 08:00$35

5K8/15/2026 08:00$25

5K8/15/2026 08:00Free

Jigging in your Jammies8/15/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the 2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest

Will I finish last at the 2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:38, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:36, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest a good first 5K?

A field of 239 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest?

The 5K winner ran 17:13 while the median finisher took 32:38. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the 2026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest?

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.