Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk
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Event Overview
The Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk is presented by the East Town Association. The event commemorates the storming of the Bastille, the 18th-century French prison that sparked the French Revolution. It takes place on July 9, 2026, in Milwaukee.
Course Details
The 5 km route goes through downtown Milwaukee's East Town and Third Ward neighborhoods. The route is not officially certified but is described as close to the distance. The start and finish line is on Jefferson Street. Water is available halfway through the race on Broadway, in front of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, and at the finish line on Wells Street.
Participation
Both runners and walkers are welcome. Walkers have the option to complete the course at the halfway point, 1.5 miles from the start, in front of the Milwaukee Athletic Club. Participants are instructed to self-seed at the start: faster runners toward the front and slower runners and walkers toward the back near Cathedral Square Park.
Registration & Logistics
Registration includes a timed bib, a special edition giveaway (to be determined), and a post-race beer or bottled water. Packet pickup on race day is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM under a white tent in the northeast corner of Cathedral Square Park. The Hop streetcar is noted as a free transportation option, open until 9 PM. Several parking garages are listed as options: 770 Garage (518 E Mason St), Cathedral Square Garage (530 E Mason St), and Gas Light Garage (730 N Jackson St).
Related Festival
The run kicks off Bastille Days, a free, four-day French festival held annually in Cathedral Square Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
