Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk

Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk

Join thousands of your fellow runners & walkers for the 2025 Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk! Race attendees from Milwaukee gather to commemorate the storming of the Bastille, the 18th-century French prison that sparked the French Revolution. This year's 5k route will take participants through downtown Milwaukee's East Town and the Third Ward neighborhoods. Walkers are welcome to complete the course at the halfway point in front of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, located 1.5 miles from the starting line. Make sure to stick around for the party that follows as we celebrate Bastille Days!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Special edition Storm the Bastille T-Shirt (Must register by July 1 to guarantee a shirt)
• Timed Bib provided by PRIMETIME TIMING
• Post-race Michelob Ultra beer or bottled water

Race Details

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 9:00PM - 10:00PM CDT
Location: 825 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 US
Registration ends: July 17, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Packet Pickup Info:
Tuesday July 15th - Milwaukee Athletic Club on Third Floor from 4-7pm
Race day: 6:30-8:30pm under the white tent in the NE corner of Cathedral Square Park.

Parking: The Hop is open until 9 p.m. Park anywhere along the route and ride it to Cathedral Square for FREE. If you're driving, please arrive prior to 8 p.m. to avoid road closures.
770 Garage - 518 E Mason St.
Cathedral Square Garage - 530 E Mason St.
Gas Light Garage - 730 N Jackson St.

Water Locations: There will be water locations on Broadway just over halfway through the race in front of the Milwaukee Athletic Club and at the finish line on Wells street by the Kroger truck.

Start / Finish Line: The start line will be on Jefferson street, heading south, and the race will finish at the same location. Afterwards, please proceed to the Kroger water truck on Wells St. You can then redeem your FREE Michelob Ultra beer or bottled water at any bar location.