Dia de los Muertos Run/Walk 2026 — Milwaukee, WI

Date
October 24, 2026
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Venue
2405 W. Forest Home Ave
Start Time
9:15 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $45.00
Events
5K Run, Walk 2 Miles, Kiddos 1K
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Dia de los Muertos Run/Walk starts at 9:15 AM on October 24, 2026, giving you a reasonable morning window to get to the venue at 2405 W. Forest Home Ave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event offers two distance options: a 1-mile route and a 2-mile route, making it accessible for both recreational walkers and runners. Entry fees range from free to $45 depending on registration choices. Whether you're staying nearby for a fall racing weekend or building a trip around this event, the early-morning start and modest distances mean you can plan travel arrivals the evening before without requiring pre-dawn logistics. Milwaukee's late October weather will be cool, so pack accordingly for an autumn event.

From the Race Organizer
Proceeds from the event will benefit Forest Home Historic Preservation Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to preserve the Arboretum and share the history of the cemetery through educational programs and public outreach. If you needed an awesome reason to get out of the house, and get your miles in, we just gave you one.

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Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for October 24.

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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  • Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dia de los Muertos Run/Walk 2026 — Milwaukee, WI?

Dia de los Muertos Run/Walk 2026 — Milwaukee, WI takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Where is Dia de los Muertos Run/Walk 2026 — Milwaukee, WI held?

Dia de los Muertos Run/Walk 2026 — Milwaukee, WI is held at 2405 W. Forest Home Ave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Where can I find hotels near Dia de los Muertos Run/Walk 2026 — Milwaukee, WI?

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