Schlitz Park Run by the River
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Schlitz Park Run by the River 5K
The event is an evening running and walking event held at Schlitz Park in Milwaukee. The course follows sections of the Milwaukee Riverwalk, passes through Brewer's Hill, and loops around Schlitz Park, an office park located on the former Schlitz Brewery site.
Event formats listed by the organizer include:
- 5K Run (3.1 miles)
- 2-Mile Walk
Registration opened on February 4, 2026 and closed on May 31, 2026. The published registration fee for each listed event was $25.00. The organizer reports that more than 500 runners and walkers typically participate and that the event raises funds for a local cause.
The event supports the Ignite the Spirit Fund - Milwaukee, an organization that provides mental, emotional, and financial support for first responders and their families. The date of the event coincides with September 11, which the organizer frames as a meaningful date for the chosen beneficiary.
A Firehouse Challenge runs alongside the main events. Competing firehouses register teams, the three fastest members per house form a scoring team, and the team with the fastest average time wins a Traveling Axe. Ridgeway Woodworks provides annual engraving of the winning firehouse name on the axe handle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
