Run 4 Water MKE

APR
26
2026
Run 4 Water MKE is a meaningful 5K in Milwaukee on April 26 with a virtual option so runners can join from anywhere. Proceeds support Engineers Without Borders at UWM building clean water projects in Guatemala and finishers earn medals.
Sun 26 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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Run 4 Water MKE : Event overview

Run 4 Water MKE is scheduled for April 18–26, 2026, with an in-person event on April 26, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI. The event includes an in-person and a virtual option. The in-person event is a 5K run/walk that symbolizes distances people travel to access water in other parts of the world. The listed registration fee is $30 (regular price shown as $50).

Purpose and beneficiaries

Proceeds support water projects in the highlands of Guatemala. Projects are designed and built by Engineers Without Borders at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. The event’s mission is to acknowledge the importance of water and to demonstrate solidarity with communities that must travel for water.

Virtual race and results

The virtual event may be completed during the event date range. Virtual entries are timed using the RaceJoy app so participants can submit results and view mapped distance. Awards for virtual participants are mailed after the event.

Awards and location

Top three female and top three male finishers receive recognition and a medal. The fastest male and female receive a bonus prize. The largest team receives a traveling trophy to keep for one year. The in-person event location is 1500 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.