Run Back to School
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and kick off the school year with a bang at the 18th Annual Run Back to School event! Taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the vibrant city of Milwaukee, this exciting event features a 5K run and a 1.5-mile walk, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. The starting line is set at the MPS Central Services Building, with the race beginning promptly at 9 a.m.
Join Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation in celebrating the beginning of the 2025-26 school year while supporting vital youth sports, wellness, and recreation programs. With an entry fee of just $5 for youth and $20 for adults, this is a fantastic opportunity to get active, enjoy the community spirit, and make a positive impact. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and be part of this inspiring event!
Join Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation in celebrating the beginning of the 2025-26 school year while supporting vital youth sports, wellness, and recreation programs. With an entry fee of just $5 for youth and $20 for adults, this is a fantastic opportunity to get active, enjoy the community spirit, and make a positive impact. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and be part of this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
Run Back to School
Celebrate the start of the 2025-26 school year with Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation at the 18th annual MPS Run Back to School!
Join us for this 5K run/1.5-mile walk. Proceeds support MPS youth sports, wellness, and recreation programs.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
STARTING LINE: MPS Central Services Building (5225 W. Vliet St.)
START TIME: 9 a.m. (Participant check-in and race bag pick-up will end at 8:50 a.m. Participants will not be allowed to start the course after 9:10 a.m.)
COST: $5 for youth/$20 for adults
Celebrate the start of the 2025-26 school year with Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation at the 18th annual MPS Run Back to School!
Join us for this 5K run/1.5-mile walk. Proceeds support MPS youth sports, wellness, and recreation programs.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
STARTING LINE: MPS Central Services Building (5225 W. Vliet St.)
START TIME: 9 a.m. (Participant check-in and race bag pick-up will end at 8:50 a.m. Participants will not be allowed to start the course after 9:10 a.m.)
COST: $5 for youth/$20 for adults
Races
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5K Run
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED -
1.5 Mile Walk
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED
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