Event Description

Run Back to School
  

Celebrate the start of the 2026-27 school year with Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation at the 19th annual MPS Run Back to School!

Join us for this 5K run/1.5-mile walk. Proceeds support MPS youth sports, wellness, and recreation programs.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

Starting Line: MPS Central Services Building (5225 W. Vliet St.)

Start Time: 9 a.m. (Participant check-in and race bag pick-up will end at 8:50 a.m. Participants will not be allowed to start the course after 9:10 a.m.)

Cost: $5 for youth/$20 for adults