M&I BANK STORM THE BASTILLE! JULY 10th, 2008

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WHAT
5K run and 2-mile walk:

Runners and walkers kick off Bastille Days with the annual "Storming of the Bastille," in honor of the 18th century attack on the Bastille prison in Paris. The 5-K run and 2-mile walk will take place on July 10th at 9 pm. Every year, participants run & walk through the streets of downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward before and after enjoying the festivities of Bastille Days.

WHEN
July 10, 2008 at 9pm.

WHERE
Start/Finish line at Jefferson and Wells streets.
Route winds through Downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward.

REGISTRATION:

ONLINE registration is now open and closes at midnight on July 8th. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

IN PERSON registration takes place at the Bastille Days office (770 North Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor) July 7, 8, 9 from 10am to 6pm. 

RACE DAY registration is from 11am to 8pm on the corner of Wells and Jefferson Streets for $20.00.  All preregistered participants must pick up their race packets by 8pm.

MAIL IN your registration by downloading the document at the top of this page.  Mail in applications are due by July 7, 2008. 

RACE PACKET MAILED TO YOU Have your race packet mailed to you for an additional $4.95.  Requests for mailed packets must be received by June 29th to ensure delivery before the race.

RACE T-SHIRT
A commemorative long sleeve T-shirt will be presented to race participants. Make sure to select the correct size, as no exchanges will be permitted. Sizes are subject to availability.

AWARDS
Prizes will be presented to the first three men and women finishers. This is a "fun run." Be sure to check your time as you cross the finish line, as it will not be recorded.

PROHIBITED
For runner and walker safety, animals, skates, strollers and bikes are prohibited.

SECURITY
A police vehicle will pace the race. Uniformed City of Milwaukee Police officers will be on duty at each intersection to ensure safety.