Lakefront Discovery Run takes place at 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Drive in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 31, 2026. The event offers a 450-meter option and a 5K distance, with a typical start time of 8:40 AM. Entry fees range from free to $65.00, making it accessible to runners across different budgets. The lakefront Milwaukee location provides a convenient racing venue for endurance athletes in the region looking to register on race day or in advance.
From the Race Organizer
THE END IS NEAR!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!! Well, the Running Season end is near anyway, not so sure about the apocalypse just yet. Lets celebrate an awesome 2026 running season with your favorite season ending event. Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun!! The Lakefront Discovery Run features fun, with a 15k, a 5k, and a FREE Kids run !. Each distance can be run, walked, skipped, or hopped. There are age group awards as well as for overall winners. More importantly, there will be an award for ‘Best Costume ’ as voted on by the event volunteers (please don’t attempt to bribe the volunteers. Bribe the Race Director, because at the end of the day, it's their call). Those in Costume get FREE BEER!! Also should be noted, those NOT IN Costume get free beer too (but no ALL CAPS announcement for them, damnit). The run begins at Veteran's Park and provides a delightful tour of Milwaukee’s lakefront. Candy laden aid stations line the course to fuel your run and satisfy your sweet tooth, and MONSTER MILE Markers along the way. Each runner/volunteer receives an event t-shirt (Runners who register after Oct 18th ARE NOT guaranteed a shirt), traditional post-race snacks, spooky music (what does that even mean?), and enough candy to make a dentist cringe! We ordered great weather, but just in case, we'll have a heated tent for the post race shenanigans. Come out and celebrate a successful season of running! 15K Map here https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6296352979 5K Map https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6296086501 Please review the Badgerland Striders Race Policies and Guidelines . Pre Race Registration : 15k: $45 (BLS members receive a $5 discount) 5k: $35 (BLS members receive a $5 discount) Race Day Registration : available at Veteran's Park (race shirt not guaranteed) 15k: $50 and 5k: $40 Early Packet Pick Up : Wednesday Oct 28 from 4PM-7PM at Central Waters Brewing Taproom 1037 W. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee WI 53233 Thursday Oct 29 from 4PM-6:30PM at Performance Running Outfitters - Brookfield 2205 N. Calhoun Rd, Brookfield WI 53005 Friday Oct 30 from 4PM-6:30PM at Performance Running Outfitters -Shorewood 4533 N. Oakland Ave, Shorewood WI 53211 Race Day Schedule of Events : 8:00AM-8:55AM Registration and Packet Pick Up/Check-in 8:45AM Kids Costume Run 9:02 AM National Anthem sung by Sarah Fierek of the Center for Veterans Issues (CVI) 9:05AM 15k start (at the Start/Finish Line) 9:15AM 5k start (Starts on the Bike Path along the Breakwater) Awards for 15k and 5k : Overall male and female in each event and age group awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age group M/F: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 and over. Best Costume: Female/Male/Group Volunteers: We love volunteers! All volunteers receive a race shirt, lots of appreciation, and many thank you's!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 31.
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
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Lakefront Discovery Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI?
Lakefront Discovery Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Where is Lakefront Discovery Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI held?
Lakefront Discovery Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI is held at 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Drive in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Where can I find hotels near Lakefront Discovery Run 2026 — Milwaukee, WI?
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