Cycling & running events in Racine-Mount Pleasant, 2026

Racine-Mount Pleasant Training Notes

Running: Locals run the Pike River Pathway north section when they want easy base miles on another nice, paved path here in Mount Pleasant. The path runs 5 miles from Old Spring Street to Oakes Rd, and locals get lots of nice views without crossing roads if they stay on it. Racine Area Running Club keeps it social with third-Wednesday fun runs from Monument Square in downtown Racine and Saturday mornings at Red Onion Cafe. North Beach 5K - Racine, Root River 5K Run/Walk, Carl's 5K, Ted's Run 5k, and the Turkey Trot 5K give the calendar its anchor race feel.

Cycling: Locals ride the Pike River Pathway, the Racine-Sturtevant trail, and the Kenosha County bike trail when Z2 needs pavement and room to settle in. The Pike River Pathway connects near Hwy 11 and reaches a Kenosha path into Petrified Springs park, and one linked loop runs around 30 miles. Petrifying Springs Park has trails right there for quick dirt. Kenosha Racine Bike Club runs regular rides with varying lengths and average speeds, and Trek Bicycle Store Racine stays in the club orbit. The climbs are not the story here; the lake, path links, and steady miles are.

Season: May through October feels like the cleanest stretch for runners and cyclists, with Lake Michigan keeping the east side cooler when the sun is high. Summer puts North Beach 5K - Racine on the paved bike trail and Michigan Blvd, and the Firecracker 5k/1-Mile Fun Run runs along the lake front harbor and historic district. Locals use those months for intervals, longer rides, and steady base miles without overthinking it. Winter changes the rhythm for both sports, and late November still keeps people moving with the Leftover 5K Run/Walk and Turkey Trot 5K before the darker Z2 grind takes over.