The Cream Puff 5K is a running event held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 15, 2026. The race starts at 6:30 PM from 640 S 84th Street. Entry fees range from $38 to $50. As an evening race during mid-July, participants should prepare for warm summer conditions typical of Milwaukee at that time of year. The 5K distance makes this accessible for runners across fitness levels, from those building base mileage to experienced racers looking for a summer tune-up.
From the Race Organizer
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 pickup and we will mail your packet for $15. Costume Contest Show your Wisconsin spirit in our Cream Puff 5K Costume Contest! We hope to see your best waitresses, cows, farmers and other creative ideas that inspired by the Wisconsin State Fair and State of Wisconsin. Your costume must be tasteful and appropriate for G (“general”) audiences, and – ideally – home made. We love creativity! We reserve the right to disqualify inappropriate costumes. Entrants should arrive at the Start Line Costume Area Tent between 5:30- 6 p.m. with your bib number on your costume. Our judges will pre-screen contestants in each category. (You must be registered for the run with a bib to participate.) Winners will be announced just before the start of the run at the Start Line. Categories 1. Individual Costume 2. Group Costume - 2 or more registered participants Prizes Prizes will include: a coveted trophy for each category, a take home pack of Cream Puffs AND a State Fair fun pack with LOTS of freebees to make your visit to the State Fair the best ever! About the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation In 1995, community leaders established the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) partner of the Wisconsin State Fair. The Foundation has been here ever since to provide donors with a pathway to contribute to our beloved Fair and play a role in improving aging buildings, supporting programming and creating personal legacies at the Fair Park. Our Collective Impact Over the past six years, the Foundation has funded more than $730,000 toward projects and programs of the State Fair thanks to the generosity of individual donors and corporate sponsors. Thanks to donors like you, we are able to fund: Central Park - In 2023, Central Park got a "makeover" with a new fountain and seating area. The fountain, named "1851 Steel and Stone," pays tribute to the history of the Fair, and a historical marker commemorates a visit by President Abraham Lincoln. In 2024, we continued to improve Central Park and the Amphitheater areas with $45,000 in new seating. This year, we are re-imagining the beloved Milk House with a covered patio, outdoor monitors and more! Ag Education – The Foundation funds “Ag Discovery Day” at the fair park every spring. The day is designed to give students a better understanding of the agriculture industry in the state. We give over 1,000 elementary school students a day they won't forget! Art Programs - The Foundation supports visual arts programs including Plein Air at the Fair for Wisconsin artists and performing arts groups such as the Kids from Wisconsin. Thank you for supporting the Foundation! Learn more at www.wsfpfoundation.org.
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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
Cream Puff 5K 2026 — Milwaukee, WI takes place on July 15, 2026. The race is held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Where is Cream Puff 5K 2026 — Milwaukee, WI held?
Cream Puff 5K 2026 — Milwaukee, WI is held at 640 S 84th St in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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