Sweet Home Milwaukee 5K
Typically 42–55°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
35–50°F
dry
2025
42–49°F
dry
2024
47–66°F
rain
2023
39–48°F
dry
2022
43–55°F
dry
2021
62–83°F
dry
2020
48–72°F
dry
2019
39–42°F
rain
2018
62–79°F
rain
2017
41–49°F
dry
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About this race
SAVE THE DATE!
Celebrate the 14th annual Sweet Home Milwaukee at the Lakefront!
Please join us on Sunday, May 2nd for an inclusive 5k race designed for all ages and abilities. Whether you're a local, a transplant, or a Brew City enthusiast, we welcome you at Veterans Park for a gorgeous 5k along the Lakefront.
Cheering on all things Milwaukee- this event is produced and sponsored by many MKE businesses.
In a world full of options, we thank you for choosing local.
Registration Options
General 5k Registration | All general 5k options are open to all ages and abilities! Registration includes a long-sleeved shirt, finisher's medal, race bib, chip-timed race, Bloody Mary at Brunch, a dish of Fred's Frozen Custard on race day, and a donation to Hunger Task Force.
Kid's 5k Registration | This option is for kids under 10 years old in the 5k. All registered kid entries include a finisher's medal, race bib, and a dish of Fred's frozen custard. NOTE: Kid entries are untimed and do not include a shirt. Shirts are available as an additional add-on. There is only 1 (one) 5k race. There is not a separate kid's race.
Age 5 and under: Registration is not required. If you would like to receive the medal, bib, and frozen custard - please register the kiddos :-)
Virtual Registration | All virtual 5k options are open to all ages and abilities! Registration includes a long-sleeved shirt, finisher's medal, race bib, dish of Frozen Custard at Fred's, and a donation to Hunger Task Force.
All virtual registrations will be mailed beginning May 4. You do not need to wait for your packet to arrive to complete your race. If you would like your packet earlier, you may pick-up at Packet Pick-Up on May 2.
Race Start: 9am
Can't make it? You may switch to the virtual race for whatever reason and we'll mail your packet. Make the change to your registration on runsignup.com no later than race day.
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