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Storm the Bastille 5K Marks 40th Anniversary with New Results
PrimeTime Timing posts times from the July 9 night race through Milwaukee streets that opens Bastille Days.
How we reported this
The Storm the Bastille 5K finished its 40th edition on the evening of July 9 in downtown Milwaukee. Runners and walkers started at 9:00pm on North Jefferson Street next to Cathedral Square Park and followed a 5K route through East Town and the Historic Third Ward before returning to the same spot.
The race acts as the opening event for Bastille Days, the four-day French-themed festival held at Cathedral Square Park from July 9 to 12. Organisers from the East Town Association stage the run each year to draw attention to the larger celebration that features a 42-foot Eiffel Tower replica.
Course and timing details
Participants received timed bibs supplied by PrimeTime Timing. The course passes the Milwaukee Athletic Club at the halfway point, where a water station operated and walkers had the option to finish early. Finish-line hydration was available at the corner of Wells and Jefferson streets beside the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon tent, and each bib included a coupon for a post-race beverage.
The route is not officially certified but measures close to standard 5K distance. Packet pickup took place on July 7 at Performance Running Outfitters in the Third Ward, with additional collection available on race day under a white tent at the northeast corner of Cathedral Square Park.
Participation and next steps
The 2025 edition recorded 5,252 registered participants, the highest total noted for the event. Results from the 2026 race appear on the PrimeTime Timing site, and further event information is available through easttown.com. Walkers and runners seeking shorter options or festival schedules can review the same pages for updates on future editions.
Those planning to enter next year can mark the July 9 start time and note that the East Town Association continues to produce the race as the official kickoff to Bastille Days.