2026 Storm the Bastille - 40th Anniversary!

Storm the Bastille 5k Presented & Produced by East Town Association (sponsorship available: info@easttown.com) Join thousands of your fellow runners & walkers for the 2026 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. While the route is not officially certified, it's close in distance. Walkers are welcome to complete the course at the halfway point (TBD). Make sure to stick around for the party that follows as we celebrate Bastille Days ! REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Special edition Storm the Bastille 40th Anniversary t-shirt Timed Bib Post-race Michelob Ultra or bottled water Storm the Bastille kicks off Bastille Days, Milwaukee’s popular French festival and one of the nation’s largest French-themed celebrations. This free, four-day bash attracts over 250,000 visitors to downtown Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square Park annually who enjoy a variety of live music, an international marketplace, French and Cajun cuisine, and roaming busker entertainment. FAQS Packet Pickup Info: Tuesday July 7 location TBD Packet pickup on race day is 6:30-8:30pm under the white tent in the NE corner of Cathedral Square Park. Please arrive early as we need to shut the tent down at 8:30 p.m. to prepare for the race, and have the QR code that is attached to your registration confirmation email ready. **PICKUP will close at 8:30 p.m. so arrive early to avoid lines Parking: The Hop is open until midnight. 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. Runners: Fast runners, please move toward the front of the start line. Av