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Black Men Run Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Empowering identity-based fitness community
About This Club
Black Men Run Milwaukee is the local chapter of the national Black Men Run movement, built around African American men using running, jogging, and walking as a health and wellness practice. It's free, no membership required, and meets weekly at Mitchell Park Domes. This is for men looking for that specific brotherhood and health focus, not a generic open-to-everyone jogging club.
Highlights
- Focus on African American men
- Part of national BMR network
- Running/jogging/walking inclusive
- Welcoming community
- All paces supported
Who It Suits
This suits African American men, from beginners through advanced runners, who want a consistent Saturday routine built specifically around that community. It also genuinely works for guys who want to walk rather than run, since that's stated as fully supported, not just tolerated.
It's not set up for stroller runners or dog owners, since neither is accommodated, and it's built around a specific identity-based membership, so it's not framed as a general open club for anyone in the neighborhood.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
The group runs, jogs, and walks together, and the record is explicit that all paces are supported, so there isn't a single speed you need to hit to belong here. It's a weekly Saturday morning session starting from the Domes area, structured around showing up consistently rather than chasing a specific distance or pace target. Whether you run the whole way or walk it, you're doing the same session as everyone else that morning.
Your First Run
Show up Saturday at 9:00 AM to the North parking lot at 524 S 27th, right by Mitchell Park Domes. Before you go, it's worth requesting to join their Facebook group and following their Instagram, since that's where updates get posted, and you can email head captain Lafredrick Burns directly if you want details ahead of time.
There's no cost and no membership to sign up for first, you just arrive. Given that walkers and beginners are explicitly welcomed, showing up without much running background or fitness isn't something you need to worry about here.
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Upcoming Races in Milwaukee
24 upcoming races in Milwaukee. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 8, 202626th Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5K Run/Walk Milwaukee, WIFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 15, 20262026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest Milwaukee, WIFrom $25Details Fri, Aug 21, 20262026 Serbian Days 5K Run & Walk Milwaukee, WIFrom $35Details
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Common Questions About Black Men Run Milwaukee
Do I need to sign up or pay before showing up?
No. It's free and there's no membership requirement, so you can just show up Saturday at 9 AM.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
No, the group is not set up as dog-friendly or stroller-friendly.
What if I just want to walk instead of run?
That's fine, the group is explicitly built to include walkers alongside runners and joggers.
How do I find out about any schedule changes or updates?
Join their Facebook group and follow their Instagram, that's where updates get posted. You can also email head captain Lafredrick Burns directly.
Where exactly do I meet the group?
Head to the North parking lot at 524 S 27th, near the Mitchell Park Domes, at 9:00 AM on Saturday.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated April 2026.