Lakefront Discovery Run
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 8:45AM CDT
- Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join fellow runners and revel in the Halloween spirit with a costume contest, where the best-dressed participants will be recognized, and all costume-wearers will receive a complimentary beer! But don't worry, non-costumed runners can also enjoy a free beer as they celebrate the end of the running season. With age group awards and overall prizes up for grabs, this event promises to be a fantastic celebration of community and camaraderie. Donβt miss out on the funβmark your calendars for October 31 and get ready to run for your lives!
Organiser's Description
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 dont 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 Milwaukees 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 [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/BadgerlandStriders/Page/ClubPoliciesandGuidelines].
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!
Races
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15k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Unisex Long Sleave Tech Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:05AM CDT)
$54.00
OPENS 17 MAY 26 -
5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Unisex Long Sleave Tech Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:15AM CDT)
$43.40
OPENS 17 MAY 26 -
Kid's Costume Race
Sat 31st October 2026 (8:45AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 17 MAY 26
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