Join us for the 2026 Cream Puff 5K, the sweetest run/walk of the year! Run or walk to benefit the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation! This year, we are celebrating the 175th anniversary of Wisconsin State Fair and the 250th birthday of the United States! It's a historic year you won't want to miss! Included with all registration is a ticket to the 2026 State Fair, an Original Cream Puff, a cool T-Shirt and more. Race starts at 6:30 p.m. for 5K runners and 6:35 p.m. start for 1.5K walkers. Then, stay for the Wednesday Night Live after-party starting at 7 p.m! Baker's Dozen Special Register 13 or more adults using the same team/group name and then all team members will receive a discount! We will also print your company, family or other special name on the back of the shirt! Benefits for Event Participants ⦁ 2026 Wisconsin State Fair admission ticket ⦁ Soft-feel T-shirt ⦁ Commemorative participant ribbon ⦁ Original Cream Puff ⦁ Michelob Ultra or Dasani water Packet Mailing Skip packet
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 15.
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.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
