Root River 5K Run/Walk 2026

The Root River 5K Run/Walk begins at Festival Park in Racine, Wisconsin, at 9:00 a.m. Registration is required. As part of Racine River Fest, the race shares its starting point with the festival activities, including the Farmers Market opening at Festival Park at 8:00 a.m. The 5K course starts at 5 Fifth Street and concludes at the 5th Street Yacht Club on Marquette Street. Packets can be picked up in the Festival Park lobby prior to the start. The event concludes with awards at 10:30 a.m., offering participants a complimentary beer or water.