2025 Arthritis Foundation Run/Walk to Irish Fest

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Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee WI

Saturday, August 16th, 2025

🎉 Race Overview

The Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest continues to be the longest running heritage festival 5K Fun Run which is routed down the path of Milwaukee’s beautiful lakeshore!

🏅 Registration Benefits

When you register for Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest, you receive FREE admission into Milwaukee Irish Fest, which is one of the largest Irish festivals in the world! You also receive:

2025 T-Shirt: A commemorative shirt for participants.
Poster-Race beverage: A drink to enjoy after the event.
Costume Contest: Come dressed to impress!
Exclusive Irish Dance performance: Enjoy a special performance.

💚 Purpose of the Event

Join our 5k run/walk and raise funds to help the 1.2 million adults and 6,000 kids in Wisconsin who are challenged with arthritis to live a better life, as well as, help chart the course to a cure!

📅 Event Schedule

Saturday, August 16, 2025

8:00 a.m.: Day of Registration, Packet Pick-up and Kidzone Opens
9:00 a.m.: Rally Speech and Cashel Irish Dance Academy
9:45 a.m.: Pre-Race Warm-up
10:00 a.m.: Run Begins
10:05 a.m.: Walk Begins
11:00 a.m.: Post-event Celebration and Award Ceremony with More Dancing & Music
12:00 p.m.: Milwaukee Irish Fest Gates open

❓ FAQ Event Details

5k Route: 5k run or walk along Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront.
Warm-up Sessions: Warm-up and stretch session before the race.
Costume Contest: Costumes won't slow you down! Bring your lucky charms. Run or walk with a pot-o-gold. Dance across the finish line like a leprechaun. The best costume and most spirited contest winners will be awarded prizes at the post-event celebration.
Prizes: Prize for Top Fundraiser & Top Fundraising Team.
Post-race Celebration: Post-race celebration with beer, prizes and awards.
Awards: Awards for Top 3 males & Top 3 females by age category.
Free Beer: FREE post-race beer for participants over 21 at Lakefront Brewery Tent.
Wristbands: FREE admission into Milwaukee Irish Festival—Participants and volunteers should visit the wristband tent BEFORE the race starts.

🚗 Parking Information

City of Milwaukee parking is available along the lakefront. Parking is not guaranteed, and we do not have special event permits for participants or volunteers.