2026 August Breastfeeding Month
August Breastfeeding Month is a time to recognize, uplift, and support human milk feeding and the people who make it possible. Human milk is more than nourishment – it is care, connection, and a foundation for lifelong health. It reflects the time, labor, and love that families, supporters, and communities pour into one another every day. This month also highlights the importance of building and sustaining systems that truly support breastfeeding families – so that access, equity, and care are not dependent on circumstance or geography. At MIBFN, we honor the many ways people show up for breastfeeding support – from parents and families, to lactation professionals, advocates, and community partners working to strengthen care and change systems. This August, we invite you to learn more, connect, and join us in movement for breastfeeding justice.
2026 Milk Miles 5K
Move Your Way. All August Long.
Join us for the 2026 Milk Miles 5K – a virtual movement rooted in care, connection, and community.
Hosted by Michigan Breastfeeding Network, this 5K invites you to walk, run, or roll wherever you are, alongside families and advocates across Michigan and beyond. Because no matter where you show up, you’re part of something bigger.
Milk Miles supports equitable access to breastfeeding and human milk feeding resources, uplifting families through advocacy, education, and community-based care. Every mile you log helps move this work forward.
Choose your route. Set your pace. Bring your people.
Together, we’re going the distance for families.
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How It Works
What is a Virtual 5K?
A Virtual 5K is a race you can complete anytime, anywhere – on your own or with others.
When does it take place?
Complete your 5K anytime between August 1-31, 2026.
Where can I participate?
Anywhere that works for you – your neighborhood, a park, a treadmill, or with a group.
How do I participate?
Walk, run, roll, dance, or move in any way that feels good. You can complete your 5K all at once or break it up over the month.
Registration
Cost: $15 (+ $1.90 processing fee)
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Your registration directly supports MIBFN’s work to advance equitable breastfeeding support across Michigan.
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Divisions
Youth: Under 18
Adult: 18–29
Adult: 30–49
Adult: 50+
Stroller Division: All ages
Awards & Recognition
1st and 2nd place in each division will receive ribbons
All participants receive a Milk Miles sticker
Community Awards
Best Photo
Family Participation
Make It a Group Effort
Looking for a team-building activity? Offices, organizations, and community groups are encouraged to participate together. Register as a team or individually—and if you need help organizing, reach out to us!
Share Your Movement
We’d love to see how you’re participating! Post on social media using #MIBFN5K or email photos to hello@mibreastfeeding.org
Shop Milk Miles Gear
Celebrate your miles with our exclusive race designs: etsy.com/shop/mibreastfeeding
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Questions?
We’re here to help! Email hello@mibreastfeeding.org
Proclamations
If you would like to do a proclamation in your community, there is a downloadable template for you to use. A donation of $10 provides you with the template that includes wording, instructions, and support from MIBFN. If you have questions please reach out to hello@mibreastfeeding.org.
Click here to donate and then a customizable template will be emailed to you.
Observances & Events
2025 August Breastfeeding Month:
- August 1-31 – National Breastfeeding Month: Theme: RISE: Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment
- August 1-31 – WIC Michigan Breastfeeding Month: Theme: TBA
- August 1-7 – World Breastfeeding Week: Theme: Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthening What Works
- August 8-14 – Indigenous Milk Medicine Week: Theme: We Keep the Fires Lit: Rising through Milk Medicine
- August 15-21 – Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week: Theme: TBA
- August 25-31 – Black Breastfeeding Week: Theme: TBA
- September 8-14 – Latina/x Breastfeeding Week: Theme: TBA
Events in Michigan:
- TBD
Please email hello@mibreastfeeding.org to have your community’s event added to the list.
2026 5K Shirts
In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, MIBFN is offering two limited-edition Milk Miles 5K shirt designs – created to celebrate movement, connection, and care.
The Milk Miles 5K is all about moving your way, and these designs are a chance to show up in that movement – whether you’re walking, running, strolling, or supporting from the sidelines.
Be among the first to wear these exclusive designs, available for August 2026. When you purchase from our Etsy shop, all proceeds directly support MIBFN’s work to advocate, educate, and build alongside communities for a more equitable and breastfeeding-supportive culture.
Move with us, all August long.
Shop 2026 designs and view sizing options.
2026 Sponsorships
We are grateful to Priority Health for serving as a sponsor for 2026 MIBFN August Breastfeeding Month. Their generous contribution supports the 2026 Milk Miles 5K awards given to participants. We truly appreciate the dedication to breastfeeding families and the positive impact their donation has on our community.
If you are interested in sponsoring any of the August Breastfeeding Month events, please contact hello@mibreastfeeding.org or 734-365-6559.