GrindFest Progression Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI

Date
December 26, 2026
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Venue
500 S 84th St.
Start Time
6:00 PM
Sunrise
7:22 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $40.00
Events
Wave 1: Open/Community Wave (~6:55 starting pace), Wave 2: Women's Championship Wave (~6:35 starting pace), Wave 3: Men's Championship Wave (~6:05 starting pace)
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GrindFest Progression Run is a running event held on December 26, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 500 S 84th St. The race begins at 6:00 PM. Entry prices range from $25.00 to $40.00.

From the Race Organizer
Since 2013, runners from across the Midwest have gathered to celebrate the end of the year with a one-of-a-kind event: an indoor, last-person-standing progression run! Hosted on the Pettit National Ice Center's 443m track, runners speed up every 3 laps (0.84 miles), until they can't go any faster. With two options for when to start progressing (~6:30 or ~6:10), runners keep running as long as they can hang with the ever increasing pace. When it's down to the final pack, The Bell will be rung and a 3 lap first-to-the-finish race to determine the top places is on. GrindFest promises to be a blast for all, from runners to spectators, with prizes for the most creative and fastest teams, the athletes who run furthest in an ugly sweater, a prediction contest, and of course, the coveted Mom of the Year award. Check out our website for more information.

Course & Travel Notes

Sunrise on race day is 7:22 AM, while the GrindFest Progression Run starts at 6:00 PM. The venue sits at 741 feet elevation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. December typical weather normals include an average high of 36°F and average low of 21°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 39% of days. General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 8.1 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 741 ft elevation☀️ Typically 36°F / 21°F · 39% chance of rain✈️ General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) — 8.1 mi

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Milwaukee, WI. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is GrindFest Progression Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI?

GrindFest Progression Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI takes place on December 26, 2026. The race is held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Where is GrindFest Progression Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI held?

GrindFest Progression Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI is held at 500 S 84th St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Where can I find hotels near GrindFest Progression Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI?

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