Lakefront Discovery Run
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Lakefront Discovery Run
The Lakefront Discovery Run is a seasonal event in Milwaukee that starts at Veteran's Park and uses routes along the lakefront. The event includes multiple distances and a themed kids race with costumes.
- 15K
- 5K
- Kid's Costume Run (approximately 450 m, free)
Aid stations along the course include candy. The course features Monster Mile markers. Each runner and volunteer receives an event t-shirt; runners who register after October 18 are not guaranteed a shirt. Traditional post-race snacks and themed music are provided, and a heated tent will be available for post-race activities.
Awards are given for overall male and female finishers and for age group placings in standard divisions from 14 and under through 80 and over. There is a Best Costume award with female, male, and group categories. Participants in costume receive free beer; other participants also receive beer.
Registration details are provided for different dates and fee levels. Registration opens February 14, 2026; for the 15K and 5K registration closes September 7, 2026, and the kids race has a later close date. Examples of fees listed include pre-race 15K $45 and 5K $35, and race-day 15K $50 and 5K $40; Badgerland Striders members receive a $5 discount. Early packet pick up occurs on October 28, 29, and 30 at local locations. Race day registration is available at Veteran's Park but race shirts are not guaranteed for race-day registrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
