2024 Arthritis Foundation Run/Walk to Irish Fest

For the past 20 years, The Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest continues to be the longest running heritage festival 5K Fun Run which is routed down the path of Milwaukee’s beautiful lakeshore!
When you register for Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest, you receive FREE admission into Milwaukee Irish Fest, which is one of the largest Irish festivals in the world! You also receive:
2024 T-ShirtPoster-Race beverageCostume Contest - Come dressed to impress!Exclusive Irish Dance performance
Join our 5k run/walk and raise funds to help the 1.2 million adults and 6,000 kids in Wisconsin who are challenged with arthritis to live a better life, as well as, help chart the course to a cure!
For help or more information about Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest - contact Leah Delaney at [email protected], or call 414-253-4192.
Event ScheduleSaturday, August 17, 2024
8:00 a.m. - Day of Registration, Packet Pick-up and Kidzone Opens9:00 a.m.  - Rally Speech and Cashel Irish Dance Academy9:45 a.m. - Pre-Race Warm-up10:00 a.m. - Run Begins10:05 a.m. - Walk Begins11:00 a.m. - Post-event Celebration and Award Ceremony with More Dancing&Music12:00 p.m. - Milwaukee Irish Fest Gates open
FAQ Event Details
5k run or walk along Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefrontWarm-up and stretch session before the raceCostumes won't slow you down! Bring your lucky charms. Run or walk with a pot-o-gold. Dance across the finish line like a leprechaun. Does anyone have more Irish spirit than you do? We want to see it! The best costume and most spirited contest winners will be announced and awarded prizes at the post-event celebration ceremony.Prize for Top Fundraiser&Top Fundraising TeamPost-race celebration with beer, prizes and awardsAwards for Top 3 males&Top 3 females by age categoryFREE post-race beer for participants over 21 at Lakefront Brewery TentFREE admission into Milwaukee Irish Festival—Participants and volunteers should visit the wristband tent BEFORE the race starts. Wristbands will be distributed to volunteers on the list and participants with bib numbers. Please note that wristbands will not be available after the race.
City of Milwaukee parking is available along the lakefront. Parking is not guaranteed, and we do not have special event permits for participants or volunteers.