Lakefront Discovery Run 2026

Lakefront Discovery Run 2026

Date: October 31, 2026

Location: 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI

More Information: Race Details

Event Overview

• Celebration: Celebrate an awesome 2026 running season with your favorite season ending event.
• Formats: Enjoy a 15k, a 5k, and a FREE Kids run!
• Participation: Each distance can be run, walked, skipped, or hopped.
• Costumes: Award for ‘Best Costume’ as voted on by event volunteers.

Course Details

• Starting Point: The run begins at Veteran's Park.
• Route: Delightful tour of Milwaukee’s lakefront.
• Fuel Stations: Candy laden aid stations along the course.
• Event T-shirt: Each runner/volunteer receives a shirt (guaranteed if registered by Oct 18).

Map Links

• 15K Map: View 15K Map
• 5K Map: View 5K Map

Registration Details

• Pre Race Registration:
• 15k: $45 (BLS members receive a $5 discount)
• 5k: $35 (BLS members receive a $5 discount)
• Race Day Registration: available at Veteran's Park (race shirt not guaranteed).

Early Packet Pick Up

• October 28: 4PM-7PM at Central Waters Brewing Taproom, 1037 W. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee WI 53233
• October 29: 4PM-6:30PM at Performance Running Outfitters - Brookfield, 2205 N. Calhoun Rd, Brookfield WI 53005
• October 30: 4PM-6:30PM at Performance Running Outfitters - Shorewood, 4533 N. Oakland Ave, Shorewood WI 53211

Race Day Schedule of Events

• 8:00AM-8:55AM: Registration and Packet Pick Up/Check-in
• 8:45AM: Kids Costume Run
• 9:02AM: National Anthem sung by Sarah Fierek of the Center for Veterans Issues (CVI)
• 9:05AM: 15k start (at the Start/Finish Line)
• 9:15AM: 5k start (Starts on the Bike Path along the Breakwater)

Awards

Awards for 15k and 5k: Overall male and female in each event and age group awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age group M/F.

• Age Groups: 14 and under: 15-19: 20-24: 25-29: 30-34: 35-39: 40-44: 45-49: 50-54: 55-59: 60-64: 65-69: 70-74: 75-79: 80 and over.
• Best Costume: Female/Male/Group

Volunteer Information

We love volunteers! All volunteers receive a race shirt, lots of appreciation, and many thank you's!

Additional Information

Please review the Badgerland Striders Race Policies and Guidelines.