Wisconsin · 5K
Storm the Bastille 5K
Storm the Bastille 5K is a 5K event held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 5,250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Field size
- ~5,250 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 5,250 runners
- Course
- Flat; through downtown Milwaukee's East Town and Third Ward
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- easttown.com
About the Storm the Bastille 5K
Milwaukee's signature nighttime 5K run/walk through downtown that serves as the official kickoff to Bastille Days, one of the nation's largest French-themed festivals. One of the largest 5Ks in the state.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Milwaukee's only organized nighttime downtown run; record 5,252 registrants in 2025; 40th anniversary in 2026
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Storm the Bastille 5K: common questions
- When is the Storm the Bastille 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Storm the Bastille 5K held?
- In Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Storm the Bastille 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Storm the Bastille 5K?
- About 5,250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Storm the Bastille 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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