Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join thousands of your fellow runners & walkers for the 2025 Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk!

• Event Date: July 17, 2025
• Location: 825 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI
• Race URL: Storm the Bastille 5k
• Distance: 5k route through downtown Milwaukee and the Third Ward.

🎉 Registration Includes

• T-Shirt: Get an official race t-shirt.
• Timed Bib: Your bib will track your race time.
• Post-Race Beverage: Choose a Michelob Ultra beer or bottled water.
• Registration Deadline: Must register by July 1 to guarantee a shirt.

🎈 Event Details

• Timed Race: Managed by PRIMETIME TIMING.
• Bastille Days: This run is part of Milwaukee's popular French festival held in Cathedral Square Park.
• Visitors: Attracts over 250,000 visitors annually for a four-day celebration.
• Safety: MPD will be stationed throughout the route to keep everyone safe.

📋 FAQs

📦 Packet Pickup Info

• Date: Tuesday, July 15th - place TBD.
• Race Day Pickup: 6:30-8:30 PM under the white tent at Wells and Jefferson Streets.
• Preparation: Arrive early, tent closes at 8:30 PM for race prep.
• QR Code: Have your QR code ready upon arrival.

🚗 Parking

• Free HOP: Park along the route and ride it to Cathedral Square for FREE.
• Garage Parking: 700 spots available in the BMO Harris Parking garage.
• Early Arrival: Arrive by 8 PM to avoid road closures.
• Discount: Use code "Paris" for 25% off at nearby Power Parking garages.

🏃‍♀️ Runners

• Starting Position: Fast runners to the front: slower runners towards the back.
• Timing: Your timing starts when you cross the Start Line.
• Finish Line: Ends when you cross the Finish line, ample time to complete the race.

🚶‍♀️ Walkers

• Starting Position: Walkers should stay at the back to let runners go first.
• Halfway Point: If walking half, stop at Wells Street and return to the park.

💧 Water Locations

• Water Stations: Available on Broadway near the Milwaukee Athletic Club.
• Finish Line: Water available on Wells Street by the Kroger truck.

🏁 Start / Finish Line

• Start Position: Jefferson Street heading south.
• Finish Position: Same location as the start.
• Post-Race: Proceed to the Kroger water truck for refreshments.

🍺 Post-Race Beverage

• Drink Coupon: Attached to your bib for beer or water redemption.
• Options: Choose from any beer or water: beer only (no seltzers or wine).