Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk

Storm the Bastille 5k

Presented &: Produced by East Town Association

Join thousands of your fellow runners &: walkers for the 2026 Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk!

Race Details

• Date: July 9, 2026
• Location: 825 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI
• Route: Participants will run through downtown Milwaukee's East Town and the Third Ward neighborhoods.
• Post-Race Celebration: Stick around for the festivities as we celebrate Bastille Days!

Registration Includes:

• Special edition: Storm the Bastille Giveaway (TBD)
• Timed Bib: Participants will receive a timed bib for accurate results.
• Post-Race Beverage: Enjoy a beer or bottled water after the race.

FAQs

Packet Pickup Info:

Tuesday July 7 location TBD

Packet pickup on race day is 6:30-8:30pm under the white tent in the NE corner of Cathedral Square Park. Please arrive early as we need to shut the tent down at 8:30 p.m. to prepare for the race, and have the QR code that is attached to your registration confirmation email ready.

Parking:

• Transportation: Use The Hop for free rides to Cathedral Square.
• Arrival: Please arrive prior to 8 p.m. to avoid road closures.
• Available Garages:
• 770 Garage - 518 E Mason St.
• Cathedral Square Garage - 530 E Mason St.
• Gas Light Garage - 730 N Jackson St.

Runners:

Fast runners, please move toward the front of the start line. Average and slower-paced runners, we ask that you stay toward the back near Cathedral Square Park to allow the aggressive runners to start first. Remember, your official time begins when you cross the start line and ends when you cross the finish line, so there’s no need to rush.

Walkers:

Please stay toward the back near Cathedral Square Park and allow the runners to take off first. If you plan to walk only half the race, please end your walk at Wells Street and return directly to the park. Be sure to avoid Jefferson Street and the official finish line area.

Water Locations:

There will be water locations on Broadway just over halfway through the race in front of the Milwaukee Athletic Club and at the finish line on Wells street.

Start / Finish Line:

The start line will be on Jefferson street, heading south, and the race will finish at the same location. Afterwards, please proceed to the water truck on Wells St. You can then redeem your FREE beer or bottled water at any bar location.

Post-Race Beverage:

Your drink coupon is attached to your race bib. Tear it off to redeem at any of our bar locations. You can choose either a beer or a bottled water.