Local Events

Events 2008

Below is a listing of events occurring throughout the year in the Madison area and beyond. The events are organized into four categories: Road Races - 5k, 10k, etc.; Marathons, 1/2 Marathons and Ultra Marathons; Track & Cross Country meets/races; and Triathlon and Duathlons. Please use the index links on the left side of this page to jump to a specific category. Please contact us if you see any errors or if you would like us to include your event on this page.

5k's and 10k's

Events marked with an asterisk * are part of the Madison Area Running Sereies (MARS).

05/17/08: Better Life 5k Run/Walk

  • All proceeds benefit the Lussier Community Education Center
  • Memorial High School, Madison WI
  • 9am - Run/Walk Start
  • 8am - Registration
  • Registration Forms available at Fleet Feet

    05/17/08: Fitness Together's Press & Run

  • Fitness Together, Fitchburg, WI
  • 8am - Bench Press Start
  • 9am - Run/Walk Start
  • 7am-8:30am - Registration
  • Fitness Together

    05/17/08: East High Pi Run

  • Warner Park, Madison, WI
  • 10am Start, 9am Registration
  • $8/$10 students/seniors, $13/$15 adults
  • Sponsored by Madison East High School. All profits go to support graphing calculator scholarships for needy students at East High School.
  • Contact information: (608) 204-1531

    05/18/08: Block Melanoma 5k Run/3k Walk

  • Waukesha, WI, Country Springs Inn & Convention Center
  • Great SPF t-shirt and goodie bag with sunscreen products and more
  • 7:30am registration, Race start 9am
  • annshope.org
  • Register at active.com
  • Benefiting melanoma research at UW Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI

    05/23/08: The 3rd Annual IHM 5K Fun Run/Walk, 1 mile Run/Walk

  • Race begins at 6:30 p.m.
  • Same-day registration closes at 6 p.m.
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary School
  • 4913 Schofield St.
  • Monona, WI
  • Join us for an evening run along the gently rolling streets of Monona. This is a great event for families, for beginning and experienced runners, and for those preparing for a longer race. Pre-register by May 18 for guaranteed T-shirt. Register as a team of three or more.
  • For more information call Kelley at 608-219-9690

    05/26/08: Gibbs Lake Gallop Fun Trail Run - 5k Fun Run/Walk

  • Fund Raiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  • Registration Fee: $20.00 includes Gibbs Lake Gallop Mug and goody Bag.
  • T-Shirt is additional $10.00
  • Race starts at 8:00AM
  • Location: Gibbs Lake County Park--located north of Hwy 14 north of Janesville. Three miles north on Eagle Road; then 1/2 east on Gibbs Lake Road to the park. (Between Janesville and Evansville)
  • Contact: KittyVer Kuilen theverkuilens@sbcglobal.net

    05/31/08: Komen Madison Race for the Cure - 5k run/walk

  • Madison, WI
  • Race for the Cure

    06/07/08: Blue Mound Trail Run - 15k or 6k

  • Blue Mound State Park, Blue Mounds Wisconsin
  • 8:30am
  • Blue Mound Trail Run

    *06/08/08(approximate date): Dandelion Dash 5k/10k

  • Madison, WI
  • 8:30am
  • Contact: Lynn Wimer, Day: 608-279-9549, Evening: 608-279-9549
  • Email

    06/07/08: Clean Lakes Festival 5K

  • Olin Park, Madison, WI
  • 9am start
  • Check back soon for more information

    06/14/08: Block the Sun Run
    Miles for Melanoma 5K Run/3K Walk

  • Wisconsin Dells, WI
  • 8:30 am start
  • Block the Sun Run

    * 06/14/08(approximate date): 2007 Strawberryfest 5k/10k Run/Walk

  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 8am start

    06/14/08: Dairylicious Days Run/Walk

  • 5 mile run – 2 mile run – 2 mile fun walk – Kids ¼ mile run
  • Registration 8:00 a.m Event begins at 9:00 a.m
  • Registration and Start Line is downtown Westfield by the M&I Bank
  • $10 pre-registration by June 6th, $13 day of the race, walkers and kids run free unless t-shirt requested $7
  • The route is a fairly flat course through the Village of Westfield
  • 2mi/5mi trophy for fastest male and fastest female’s time. Medals for top three in each division. Treats/prizes for youth and medals for top three in each division. Divisions: 2mi/5mi run: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Youth run: 6 & under, 7-13

    06/21/08: Badger State Games - 5k/10k Community Run

  • Verona, WI
  • Summer Schedule
  • Check back soon for more information!

    06/22/08: Rockin' Rookie Run

  • Middleton, WI
  • 9:00am Start
  • Rockin' Rookie Run Website

    06/21/08: Bloomington HS Alumni Reunion 5K

  • Bloomington, WI at Square Park
  • Registration at 7am, Race start at 8am
  • For more information, email wagnermj@charter.net

    07/13/08: Diva Dash 5K and Mini Diva Dash

  • No Boundaries Goal Race!
  • Benefiting Girls on the Run of Dane County
  • Middleton, WI
  • 8:30am registration, 10:00am Diva Dash start, 9:35am Mini Dash start
  • $25 until June 15, $30 June 16-July 12, $35 Race day
  • Begins and ends at Quaker Steak and Lube
  • Technical shirt for adults! Mini Dash T-shirt for kids!

    07/26/08: Waunafest Run 10 Mile Run, 5k Run, 2 mi Run/Walk

  • Waunakee, WI Waunafest Run Registration Form
  • For more information, call 608-849-5977

    * 07/27/08: Capitol Mile

  • Madison, WI
  • First race starts at 3:00 PM
  • Capitol Mile

    *08/02/08: Oregon Fun Run 5k/10k

  • Oregon, WI
  • Oregon Fun Run

    * 08/09/08: Depot to Depot - 5mi

  • Black Earth, WI
  • Registration forms available at Fleet Feet Sports

    08/09/08(approximate date): Book N' It - 5k/10k

  • Sheehan Park Shelter, Sun Prairie, WI
  • 8am start
  • $15 pre-registered (no shirt), $17 pre-registered (with shirt), $20 late entry (07/27/07) or day of race (with shirt while supplies last)
  • Registration Forms available at Fleet Feet Sports
  • booknitrun.com

    08/09/08(approximate date): Family Fair Run & Walk 5k & 10k

  • St. Joseph's Church, Fort Atkinson
  • 9:00 am
  • $20 before Aug 1 for 5k or 10k, $25 after Aug 1, $10 for kid's mile, $12 after Aug 1
  • For more information, email todd19deb5@compufort.com

    08/09/08(approximate date): Java Jog 5k, 1 Mile

  • 9:00 am
  • Stoughton, WI
  • For more information, email javajog@yahoo.com
  • 5k Registration Form 1 Mile Registration Form

    08/10/08(approximate date): Belleville 5k/10k

  • Community Park on River Street Belleville, WI
  • 8am start
  • Check back for more information!

    08/16/08: Jerry's Race Against Muscular Dystrophy - 5k/10k

  • Festival Park, Verona, WI
  • 9:00 am
  • Jerry's Race

    08/23/08: Good Neighbor Festival 5k Run/Walk

  • Capital Brewery
  • $20 pre-register, $25 after August 11
  • 8am registration, 9am start, 9:15am walk start
  • Early packet pick up at Fleet Feet Madison from 10am-7pm
  • GNF registration form

    08/30/08: Cow Chip Classic - 5k/10k

  • Prairie du Sac, WI
  • Early Packet Pick Up at Fleet Feet Madison from 12pm-4pm on Friday, August 31
  • Cow Chip Classic

    09/01/08: Justiceworks 7 Mile Run/Walk

  • Stevens Point, WI
  • Justiceworks 7 Mile Run Registration form

    09/01/08: Safe Harbor Run/Walk and Tot Trot to Benefit Kids

  • Madison, WI
  • 5K, 10K, and Tot Trot
  • 8:45 Tot Trot Start, 9:00 5K, 10K Start
  • Early Packet Pick Up at Fleet Feet Madison from 10am-6pm on Saturday, September 1
  • Safe Harbor Run

    09/06/08: Fight For Life Run

  • Middleton, WI
  • 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run
  • More information coming soon!

    09/15/08: St. Ann's Fall Festival 5k Run/Walk

  • Stoughton, WI
  • 8:30 Start
  • $12 before Sept. 1 - $15 after, $30 Family Fee includes 2 shirts Register on Active.com

    09/27/08 (approximate date): Zoo Run Run and Roo Run Run

  • Madison, WI
  • 5K, 10K, and kids run
  • 8am registration, 10am race start
  • Early packet pick up from 10am-6pm on Saturday, September 22
  • 11:30am Roo Run Run start
  • Zoo Run Run

    09/23/08 (approximate date): Race Judicata

  • Madison, WI
  • 5K Fun Run · Race · Walk · Skip · Scuttle · Hop
  • 10am registration, 11am race start
  • Race Judicata

    10/6/08: Timber Wolf Trample

  • Leopold Elementary, 2602 Post Rd, Madison
  • $10 pre-registerd, $15 after Sep 29
  • Event Website

    10/12/08: 17th Annual Literacy Network Run/Walk

  • *Formerly the Canterbury Run/Walk*
  • Madison, WI
  • 5K, 10K run and 5K walk, 10:30am
  • Event Website

    10/18/08: Gilda's Run 5 Mile Run and 2 Mile Run/Walk

  • 5 Mile Run or 2 Mile Run/Walk
  • 8:00 Registration, 10am Start
  • Middleton, WI
  • More information coming soon!

    10/18/08: 13th Annual Home Run

  • McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg, WI
  • 5K, 10K
  • 7:30am registration, 8:30am race start, 9:15am race start for Kid's Race
  • $20 pre-registered, $25 day of registration
  • Home Run

    10/19/08: 2nd Annual Suzy Favor Hamilton Walk/Run to benefit Capital Candlelighters

  • 9am
  • Warner Park, Madison, WI
  • 5K, 10K run 5K Walk
  • More information coming soon!
  • Register on Active.com
  • 2007 Race Results - 5k Results - 10k Results

    • 10/19/08: UW Homecoming Run/Walk

  • Library Mall - UW Campus, Madison, WI
  • 5Krun, 3K Walk
  • Registration begins at 9:30am, Race starts at 11:00am
  • Bucky's Fun Run (for kids) starts at 10:30
  • Online Registration

    10/26/08: Fall 15k Road Race and 3 x 5K Relay

  • Warner Park, Madison, WI
  • Register on Active.com

    11/1/08: MATC Turkey Trot

  • Warner Park, Madison, WI
  • Walk at 9am, 5k at 10am, 5 mile at 11am
  • www.matcturkeytrot.com
  • For more information, call 608-246-4098

    11/4/08: (approximate date) Black Hawk Ridge Trail Run

  • Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway
  • Hwy 78 near Sauk City, Wisconsin
  • 10K, 18K trail runs
  • Registration starts 8:30, run at 10:00
  • www.bluemoundtrailrun.com

    11/27/08: Berbee Derby - Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run

  • Fitchburg Center, Fitchburg, WI
  • 9 am
  • Berbee Derby

    12/08/08: (approximate date)Jingle Bells Run/Walk for Arthritis - 5K/10K

  • Vilas Park, Madison, WI
  • 11 am
  • Jingle Bells Run

    12/15/08: (approximate date) Hash House Harrier's Finnish Five, 5 Miles

  • Location: Nautigal Restaurant, 5360 Westport Rd, Madison.
  • Time: Registration - Noon, Race - 1:00pm
  • Cost: $5
  • Contact info: DaveTurck@hotmail.com or 608-712-3419 Website

    *01/01/2009: New Year's Day Dash

  • Date: January 1, 2009
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. (Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.)
  • Location: Quaker Steak & Lube, 2259 Deming Way, Middleton, WI
  • Website

    01/04/09: S-No-W Fun Run

  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • 2:30 pm
  • S-No-W Fun Run

    02/24/09: LaFollette FROZEN FIVE - 5K Run/Walk to benefit The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society

  • Sponsored by the La Follette High School Booster Club
  • Registration at 10:30 in La Follette High School
  • 12 pm start at Lussier Stadium Parking Lot

    *02/14/09: Valentine's 5K Run *

  • UW Natitorium, Madison
  • 9:00am registration, race start @ 11:00am
  • Valentine's 5K Run

    03/17/09: Shamrock Shuffle 5K/10k Run *

  • Overature Center/State Street, Madison, WI
  • 9:00am registration, race start @ 11:00am
  • Shamrock Shuffle

    04/5/09: Black Earth 10 Mile Run (also 2 mile run)

  • Black Earth Elementary School, 1133 Center St, Black Earth, WI
  • 10 am

    04/05/09: Pi Mile Run for Charity

  • The Memorial Union, Madison, WI
  • 11:30am Start
  • Pi Mile Run

    04/12/09: American Cancer Society Run - 5K/10K

  • Warner Park, Madison, WI
  • American Cancer Society Run

    04/17/2009: 5K Poker Run/Walk

  • Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.
  • Race begins at 6:00 p.m.
  • Located at UW Natatorium, 2000 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706
  • Free Parking after 4:30 p.m. in Lot 62
  • Pre-Registration: $10 (includes t-shirt)
  • Day of Registration: $12 (includes t-shirt)
  • Proceeds benefit the Madison Area Special Olympics and Kinesiology Club You are dealt three cards at the start and two more at the finish line. The person with the best poker hand – not the fastest feet – wins!

    04/19/09: 1st Annual Spring Thaw Fun Run 5k

  • UW Stevens Point, Stevens Point WI
  • All profits go towards Athletic Training education at UWSP.
  • Spring Thaw Fun Run

    04/26/09: Crazylegs Classic - 8K

  • Capital Square, Madison, WI
  • 10 am
  • Crazylegs Classic

    05/03/09: 5th Annual Roxbury Rural Run & Kids Country Mile

  • The Dorf House, 8931 County Y, Sauk City, WI
  • Registration begins at 7:30am, Kids Country Mile at 8:15am, Rural Run at 9:15am
  • Contact: Patrice Luer, 608-643-7226 or foundation@spmh.org
  • Roxbury Rural Run
  • $15, $20 after 4/18; $5 Kids Country Mile

    05/04/09: 9th Annualy Bucky's Race for Rehab - 5K run, 2 mile walk

  • Madison, WI
  • Bucky's Race for Rehab
  • Active.com Registration

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    Marathons & Half Marathons

    04/12/08: Badgerland Striders South Shore Half-Marathon

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Active.com

    05/03/08: Lake Monona 20K

  • Winnequah Park, Nichols Rd., Madison, WI
  • 9 am
  • Lake Monona 20K

    05/05/08 (approximate date): Prairie du Chien Half-Marathon

  • St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien WI
  • 7:30 am
  • Prairie du Chien Half-Marathon

    05/10/08: Lake Geneva Marathon, Half Marathon, and Adventure Race

  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • Lake Geneva Marathon

    05/10/08: Journeys Marathon & Half Marathon

  • Eagle River, WI
  • Journeys Marathon

    05/18/08: Green Bay Marathon

  • Green Bay, WI
  • Syttende Mai

    05/17/08: Syttende Mai - 20 mile

  • Stoughton, WI
  • Syttende Mai

    05/25/08: Madison Marathon/Half-Marathon/10K/5K

  • Capital Square, Madison, WI
  • Register at Active.com
  • Mad City Marathon

    06/07/08 - 06/08/08: Kettle Moraine 100 Endurance Runs 100k, 100mi, 100 mi relay

  • La Grange, WI
  • www.kettle100.com

    6/6-6/7/2008 mc200 (formerly Great Midwest Relay) - 190mi Madison to Milwaukee to Chicago

  • Madison, WI (start) - Chicago, IL (finish)
  • greatmidwestrelay.com

    06/15/08 (approximate date) American Cancer Society Relay for Life - 18-24hr run/walk

  • Verona/Fitchburg, WI
  • Check back soon for more information!

    06/21/2008 Grandma's Marathon

  • Duluth, MN
  • Grandma's Marathon web site

    08/31/2008: Lake Country Half Marathon & 5K

  • Oconomowoc, WI
  • Event Website

    09/15/2008 (approximate date): Janesville 1/2 Marathon & 2-Mile Fun

  • Janesville, WI
  • Contact Information: Dennis Hillison at 608-754-6654 x333 or racedirector@ymcajanesville.org Register on Active.com

    09/12/2008: Wo-Zha-Wa 2007

  • Half Marathon & 4 Mile fun run
  • Wisconsin Dells, WI
  • Contact Information: Randy Gilner at 608-254-4192
  • $18 preregistered, $20 Race Day

    09/21/2008: Fox Cities Marathon

  • Neenah, Menasha, Appleton, WI
  • Fox Cities Marathon web site

    09/29/2008 (approximate date): Maple Leaf Road Races 1/2 Marathon & 5 mile run

  • La Crosse, WI
  • Maple Leave Road Races

    10/05/2008: Lakefront Marathon

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Lakefront Marathon web site

    10/05/2008: Twin Cities Marathon

  • Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
  • Twin Cities Marathon web site

    10/12/2008: Chicago Marathon

  • Chicago, IL
  • Chicago Marathon web site

    10/10/2008: Whistle Stop Marathon & Half-Marathon

  • Ashland, WI
  • Whistle Stop Marathon web site

    11/10/2008 Tyranena Beer Run - Half Marathon, 4mi Run

  • Lake Mills, WI
  • Beer Run

    04/05/09: Trailbreaker Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K *CANCELLED*

  • Waukesha, WI
  • Trailbreaker

    04/12/09: Mad City 100K and Relay

  • Madison, WI
  • 6:30am Start
  • Vilas Park
  • Mad City 100K

    Track, Cross Country & Trail Runs

    06/14/08 (approximate date): Wisconsin Track Club - Summer Track Series #1

  • Dan McClimon Track - UW-Madison
  • WTC Track Sereies

    06/21/08 (approximate date): Wisconsin Track Club - Summer Track Series #2

  • Dan McClimon Track - UW-Madison
  • WTC Track Sereies

    06/28/08: Badger State Games - Track and Field (Adult)

  • Mansfield Stadium (Madison Memorial HS) Madison, WI
  • Check back soon for more information!
  • Badger State Games

    06/28/08 (approximate date): Wisconsin Track Club - Summer Track Series #3

  • Dan McClimon Track - UW-Madison
  • WTC Track Sereies

    07/12/08 (approximate date): Wisconsin Track Club - Summer Track Series #4

  • Stoughton High School Track, Stoughton WI
  • WTC Track Sereies

    08/16/08: Jerry's Race Against Muscular Dystrophy - 5k/10k

    Wisconsin Communities Home Town Teams Challenge
  • Festival Park, Verona, WI
  • 10:00 am
  • Cross Country scoring will be utilized. First five team runners counted to determine team finish. For more information visit Jerry's Race

    11/01/08: MATC Turkey Trot

  • Warner Park
  • MATC Turkey Trot

    11/4/08 (approximate date): Black Hawk Ridge Trail Run - 10K, 18K trail runs

  • Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway
  • Hwy 78 near Sauk City, Wisconsin
  • Registration starts 8:30, run at 10:00
  • Website: http://www.bluemoundtrailrun.com/

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    Triathlons, Duathlons & Adventure Races

    04/04/08: Pinnacle Indoor Triathlon - 10 minute swim - 15 minute bike - 10 minute run

  • 6:00 p.m. (Wave one starts at 6 p.m.)
  • Pinnacle Health and Fitness – 5973 Executive Dr., Fitchburg, WI
  • Cost: $20.00 ****Add $5.00 if registering on race day****
  • Registration Form and more information.

    05/06/08 (approximate date): Adventure North Mad Dash and Mini Mad Dash - 12hr, 4hr Adventure Race

  • Madison, WI
  • Mad Dash

    06/01/08: Lake Mills Triathlon

  • Lake Mills, WI
  • Sprint Distance
  • Check back soon for more information!
  • witriseries.com

    06/07/08: Delavan Lake Triathlon

  • Delavan, WI
  • Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic Distance, & Adventure Race
  • Delavan Lake Triathlon

    06/07/08: The Great Evansville Duathlon

  • Leota Park, Evansville, WI
  • Run 3.1, Bike 19, Run 3.1
  • 8:00am Start
  • website

    06/07/08: 1s Annual Norski Duathlon

  • Deforest Middlet School, Deforest, WI
  • Run 3.2, Bike 17.5, Run 2.0
  • 8:00am Start
  • website

    06/08/08: Green Bay Triathlon

  • Green Bay, WI
  • Sprint Distance
  • Check back soon for more information!
  • midwestsportingvents.com

    06/08/08: Rockman Half Ironman Triathlon

  • Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park, IL
  • Half Ironman
  • Check back soon for more information!
  • Rockman Triathlon

    06/15/08: Wisconsin Triterium Triathlon

  • Verona, WI
  • Sprint & Olympic Distances
  • Check back soon for more information!

    06/22/08: High Cliff Triathlon

  • High Cliff, WI
  • Sprint & Half Ironman Distances
  • Check back soon for more information!
  • active.com

    06/24/08 (approximate date): Park Bank Durunrun Kids Duathlon - ages 3-10 Fitchburg

  • Check back soon for more information!

    07/04/08 (approximate date): God Bless America Triathlon

  • Wautoma, WI
  • active.com
  • God Bless America Triathlon

    07/06/08 (approximate date): Pardeeville Triathlon

  • Pardeeville, WI
  • Sprint Distance
  • Check back soon for more information!
  • witriseries.com

    07/14/08 (approximate date): Lifetime Fitness Triathlon

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Sprint & Olympic Distances
  • Check back soon for more information!
  • ltftriathlon.com

    07/12/08: Lake Michigan Triathlon & Duathlon Races

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Sprint & Olympic Triathlon and 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
  • Lake Michigan Triathlon

    07/19/08 and 07/20/08: Spirit of Racine Triathlon

  • Racine, WI
  • Sprint & Half Ironman Distances
  • Spirit of Racine Triathlon

    07/20/08: Door County Triathlon

  • Egg Harbor, WI
  • Sprint & Half Ironman Distances
  • Door County Triathlon

    08/4/08 (approximate date): Ripon Triathlon

  • Green Lake, WI
  • 500 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
  • Ripon Triathlon

    08/12/08 (approximate date): Big Creek Tri

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Big Creek Tri

    08/10/08: Oshkosh Triathlon

  • Lake Winneconne Park, Winneconne, WI
  • Olympic and Sprint Distances
  • Oshkosh Triathlon

    08/18/08 (approximate date): Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Youth Division: 100m swim / 4k bike / 1k run
  • Senior Division: 200m swim / 8k bike / 2k run
  • Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon

    08/19/08 (approximate date): Pleasant Prairie Triathlon

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • International and Sprint Distances
  • Pleasant Prairie Triathlon

    08/25/08 (approximate date): Silver Lake Triathlon

  • Portage, WI
  • Sprint Distance
  • For more information, 608-742-6242
  • portagewi.com

    09/15/08 (approximate date): Devil's Challenge Triathlon

  • Sprint Distance
  • Check back soon for more information!
  • witriseries.com

    10/06/08 (approximate date): Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge

  • Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge
  • Canoe 7 Miles, Road Bike 14 Miles, Cross Country Run 3 Miles

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