2026 MKE5K EVENT DAY
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Milwaukee’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
Join us for a morning of movement, wellness, community and connection at the 2026 MKE5K Men’s Walk/Run.
Come ready to walk, run, move, connect and have some fun. The MKE5K welcomes men, women, children, families, teams and community members of all ages.
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00 AM — CHECK-IN & EVENT ACTIVITIES OPEN
Check in, grab your participant items, visit community vendors and get ready for the morning.
8:45 AM — WELCOME & PAUSE FOR PEACE
We'll gather as a community for opening remarks and a special Pause for Peace moment before we move.
8:55 AM — GROUP WARM-UP
Get moving and warmed up before we hit the course.
9:10 AM — TIMED RUNNERS START
Participants who would like to be timed will head out first.
9:15 AM — MKE5K WALK/RUN START
Walk it. Run it. Bring your crew. Move at your own pace and enjoy the morning.
10:15–11:15 AM — BASKETBALL SHOOTOUT
Think you've got a shot? Step onto the court for our basketball challenge and compete for prizes.
10:30–11:15 AM — COOL-DOWN & STRETCH
Finished the course? Cool down, stretch, grab some refreshments and connect with our community partners.
11:15 AM — AWARDS & RECOGNITION
We'll recognize our timed-run finishers and basketball challenge winners.
11:30 AM — COMMUNITY WELLNESS & PAUSE FOR PEACE
A final community moment focused on wellness, connection and choosing positive action.
12:00 PM — CLOSING & THANK YOU
We'll wrap up the morning together and celebrate everyone who helped make the 2026 MKE5K happen.
Event activities conclude at approximately 12:15 PM
HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE MORNING
There's more to the MKE5K than the course! Throughout the morning, participants and families can enjoy:
Community & Wellness Vendors
Connect with local organizations and resources supporting healthier people, families and communities.
Fuel & Hydration
Water stations will be available along the route, with refreshments available at the event grounds.
Music & Energy
DJ Infotek will keep the energy going throughout the morning.
Basketball Shootout
Hit the court after the walk/run and see what you've got.
Pause for Peace
Throughout the event, we'll celebrate the message of Pause for Peace—encouraging us to pause, think and choose positive action in our homes and communities.
WALK. RUN. MOVE YOUR WAY.
Whether you're running for a time, walking with your family, moving with a team or simply showing up for your community—the MKE5K is for you.
A timed runner start will be offered before the general walk/run. This is a community event, so choose your pace and enjoy the experience.
GET INVOLVED
WANT TO BE PART OF THE MKE5K?
There are plenty of ways to get involved beyond walking or running.
VOLUNTEER
Help us make event day happen—and yes, we have volunteer shifts available for people who also want to participate.
BECOME A COMMUNITY VENDOR
Connect your organization with MKE5K participants and families.
BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER
Support health, wellness, community and peace through a 2026 MKE5K sponsorship or in-kind contribution.
