Miles for the Mind 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 22, 2027
- Start time
- 8:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $37.50 on Mar 21, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddos 1K | Other | May 22, 20278:45 AM | Free | – |
| 1 Mile Memory Walk | 1 Mile | May 22, 20279:00 AM | $35$37.50 after Mar 21, 2027 | – |
| 5K Ruck | 5K | May 22, 20279:00 AM | $35$37.50 after Mar 21, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | May 22, 20279:00 AM | $35$37.50 after Mar 21, 2027 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | May 22, 20279:00 AM | $35$37.50 after Mar 21, 2027 | – |
| Virtual Run, Walk, or Ruck | – | May 22, 20279:00 AM | $40$45 after Mar 21, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $37.50 on Mar 21, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kiddos 1K: Free until May 22.
- 1 Mile Memory Walk and 5K Run and 5K Walk: $35 until Mar 21, then $37.50 until May 2, then $40 until May 21, then $45 until May 22.
- 5K Ruck: $35 until Mar 21, then $37.50 until May 2, then $40 until May 21, then $45 until May 23.
- Virtual Run, Walk, or Ruck: $40 until Mar 21, then $45 until May 6.
Online registration closes May 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Wisconsin ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Milwaukee runs 34:09, about 11:00 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:50 and men in 30:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:22 AM, and the Kiddos 1K starts at 8:45 AM. The start sits about 680 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 22 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 22% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 680 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (May 22, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Miles for the Mind?
- Saturday, May 22, 2027, starting at 8:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $37.50 on Mar 21, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Wisconsin ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
From the organizers
Mental health touches every family, workplace, school, and community. Miles for the Mind brings our community together to create a welcoming space for movement, connection, mental health awareness, and local resources. Whether you run, walk, ruck, volunteer, donate, or cheer, your presence helps remind others they are not alone.
This event is about more than miles. It is about showing up for each other, starting conversations, supporting mental health resources, and reminding people that they are not alone. Participants can choose the timed 5K run/walk or the untimed 1-mile walk, making this a welcoming event for runners, walkers, families, teams, veterans, first responders, and anyone who wants to support the cause.