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Vets Day 5K & 10K

Saturday, November 7, 2026Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Entry from: $35
Days to go: 32

At a glance

Date: Nov 7, 2026
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Distances: 10K, 5K, 1K
Registration: Registration open until Nov 8, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Begin your winter running season with meaning at the Vets Day 5K & 10K presented by Cargill & hosted by Silver Circle on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the War Memorial. This special event honors our veterans and active-duty service members and is part of the Wisconsin Chilly Willy Winter Run Series. Join hundreds of runners as you make your way through the beautiful Veterans Park in the only race that starts and finishes on Mason Street, right in front of the War Memorial. After the race, stick around for the awards ceremony and treat yourself to our hot chocolate bar.

Operation Finally Home

The Vets Day 5K & 10K is also proud to partner with Silver Circle Foundation to help raise money for Operation Final Home. Operation Finally Home was established in 2005 and builds custom, mortgage-free homes to America’s veterans and their families. All money donated as part of registration for this race will be donated to Operation Finally Home to help support their mission.

Key dates

Registration opens

Jan 1, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 11, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 12, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 10, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Oct 24, 2026

18d

Tier 4 ends

Nov 6, 2026

31d

Race day

Nov 7, 2026

32d

Tier 5 ends

Nov 7, 2026

32d

Registration closes

Nov 8, 2026

33d

Tier 5 ends

Nov 8, 2026

33d

Pricing

10K

Tier 2, then $37.50 from Oct 10, 2026

$35

Tier 2, then $37.50 from Oct 10, 2026

$35

5K Ruck

Tier 2, then $37.50 from Oct 10, 2026

$35

5K Walk

Tier 2, then $37.50 from Oct 10, 2026

$35

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