Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk
When is Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk?
Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk takes place on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI.
What distances does Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk offer?
Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk offers 4 events: Kiddos Run, 1 Mile Walk & Roll, 5K Run, 5K Ruck.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddos Run | 0.5 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 1 Mile Walk & Roll | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K Run | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K Ruck | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
How much does Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk cost?
Registration for Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk starts at $20.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk held?
Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk is held in Milwaukee, WI at Veterans Park.
About Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk
Join Us for the 2nd Annual Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk!
Lace up and take part in an unforgettable morning of movement, meaning, and mission. The Stars and Stripes Honor Run & Walk is more than a 5K—it’s a chance to honor our nation’s heroes, support life-changing journeys for our veterans, and come together as a community with purpose.
Held at Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront, this scenic and symbolic course welcomes runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and paces. Proceeds directly support Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, helping send veterans on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. to be honored for their service.
This is a race you’ll remember—not just for the views or the finish line, but for the impact.
If you’re running in memory of someone, we’re running with you. Participants will have a special opportunity to honor loved ones and heroes as part of the event.
📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
📍 Veterans Park | Milwaukee, WI
Join us in making a difference for our nation's most deserving.
Instructions for Participants
While the run and walk share the same start/finish line, the courses are different.
- Walk Course: Turn left, head to the end of the pier, then return directly to the finish line.
- Run Course: Turn right, follow the path around the lagoon, then proceed to the end of the pier and on to the finish line.
- These course differences are designed to reduce congestion at the start line.
For everyone’s safety: Please do not walk or run more than two abreast.
Walkers & rollers: Runners will be passing from behind—please stay to the right.
Aid Station
There will be one aid station on course that participants will pass twice.
Schedule and Packet Pickup
PLEASE BRING YOUR EMAIL RECEIPT WITH YOU! 
You do not need to print it, but we will need to scan the QR code on the email receipt, so please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a picture of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library. We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet early.
Schedule
Sunday, September 28
Race site
8:00 am Packet Pick-up
8:45 am Kiddo's 1K Race Starts
9:00 am Race Starts
Tshirts
Everyone who is registered by noon Friday, September 19th will be guaranteed a custom cotton blend unisex t-shirt. After that, T-shirts will be available while online supplies last. Any extra shirts will be distributed after the race on a first come, first served basis.