Everything you need to know before you cross the starting line.
October 3, 2026
Veterans Park •
1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive
Milwaukee, WI 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Race Day Schedule
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#letthemlive 5k route
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🏁 START / FINISH: Veterans Park 📏 DISTANCE: 5K (3.1 miles)
⏰ RACE TIME: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Stay Hydrated
💧 STAY HYDRATED. STAY AWARE. STAY TOGETHER.
Please pace yourself, stay aware of your surroundings and follow the directions of course volunteers and race staff. If you need assistance at any point, please notify the nearest volunteer or course marshal.
🩸 ANOTHER WAY TO #LETHEMLIVE
🩸 ANOTHER WAY TO #LETHEMLIVE
The Versiti Blood Mobile will also be on-site for participants who would like to donate blood. If running or walking isn't your way of participating, consider giving blood and helping save lives.
📍 PARKING & ARRIVAL
RACE DAY DETOUR & ARRIVAL UPDATE
Due to the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, there will be road closures and detours near Veterans Park on race morning.
Please approach Veterans Park from the NORTH of Lincoln Memorial Drive and allow extra travel time.
Upon arriving at Veterans Park, follow the #LETTHEMLIVE wayfinding signs directing you to the Kite Area Parking Lot. Please follow all signage and directions from event volunteers for a smooth arrival.
ARRIVE EARLY
Give yourself plenty of time to navigate the detour, park, check in, use the restroom, and make your way to the starting area.
FOLLOW THE DETOUR. FOLLOW THE SIGNS. FIND YOUR SPOT.
#LETTHEMLIVE
Volunteer Check in
VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT
Arrive by 7:00 AM at Veterans Park. Allow extra travel time due to lakefront detours and follow event signage upon arrival.
Check in with a Volunteer Lead wearing a neon yellow vest to receive your assignment, T-shirt, lanyard, and armband.
Questions or emergencies: Natalie, Race Director – 414-722-7702
Please check out with a Volunteer Lead before leaving.
Thank you for helping make #LETTHEMLIVE more than a 5K!
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