2026 Hixon 50

The Hixon 50 is a trail race series in La Crosse, Wisconsin, held within Hixon Forest. Participants can select from a kids race, 5K, 10K, 25K, or 50K, accommodating first-time trail runners, mid-distance racers, and ultra-distance athletes. The River City Running Club organizes the event, and the variety of distances welcomes children, casual runners, club members, and those seeking a demanding day on technical trails. The 5K route crosses rolling forest paths. The 10K begins with that loop and incorporates additional trail segments, featuring banked turns, prairie sections, and singletrack. The 25K consists of approximately 23K of singletrack with about 4,000 feet of elevation gain, including the Kwik Trip Klimb challenge. The 50K completes the 25K loop twice for a 50K course over rugged terrain, technical running, nine aid stations, and another attempt at the Klimb.