Milwaukee City Wire

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation announced the opening of registration for the 17th annual MPS Run Back to School event, which is set to kick off the 2024-25 school year. The event includes a 5K run and a 1.5-mile walk, with proceeds going towards supporting MPS youth sports, wellness, and recreation programs.

Participants are encouraged to form teams for the event, with schools having the opportunity to receive grants to support their sport or wellness needs. Schools with at least 25 registered participants are eligible for a $500 grant, while the school with the most registered participants can receive a $1,000 grant.

"Join us for this 5K run/1.5-mile walk," urged Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation, emphasizing the community spirit of the event. They also advised, "Make sure you rally your team for the Run Back to School race and apply for a grant for your school!"

The event is open to anyone in the community, with the opportunity to join a school team and contribute to a good cause. "Anyone from the community can join a school team," highlighted the organizers.

After the race, school teams that meet the minimum participant requirement will need to submit a form outlining how the grant funds will be utilized to enhance sport, recreation, or wellness activities within their school.

The grants provided in previous years have been used by schools for various purposes aimed at benefiting the students and enhancing their overall well-being.