Gare di 5K vicino a Waunakee

La Red Tutu Trot è una 5k, una corsa/camminata a Madison, Wisconsin, con un'opzione virtuale. L'evento in presenza parte dal Lot 60 al 801 Walnut Street, proprio dentro il campus della UW-Madison. Si corre a ottobre, e l'organizzazione è tenuta semplice: gli studenti possono iscriversi a un prezzo ridotto, il pubblico può unirsi, e l'obiettivo è coinvolgere studenti, famiglie e tifosi dei Badger. La gara è legata a Cardiac on Campus, un gruppo nato dopo la scomparsa di Jon Derynda, e i fondi raccolti vengono usati per il lavoro sulla sicurezza cardiaca intorno alla UW-Madison. Con i ricavati finanziano corsi gratuiti di certificazione CPR/AED, contribuiscono a posizionare i DAE negli edifici del campus, e supportano campagne gratuite di screening ECG. Il gruppo ha già installato 11 DAE, ha fatto lo screening ECG a più di 973 persone, ha trovato 37 ritmi anomali, e ha certificato più di 2.100 persone nel CPR. Il tema del tutù rosso è un po' il loro "marchio di fabbrica" visivo, con le magliette ufficiali della gara vendute come parte della raccolta fondi.

Race Day Event's Beer Run & Beer Mile, presented by 3 Sheep's Brewing, takes place at Seminole Tap in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The event offers a varied menu: a standard 5K run/walk, a Beer Mile for participants aged 21 and older, and a 0.05K run/walk covering 164 feet. Both the 5K and 0.05K conclude with a complimentary pint of 3 Sheeps beer. Each registration includes a Beer Run hoodie, a race bib, and a finisher medal. The Beer Mile is the featured event: participants consume 12 ounces of 3 Sheeps beer, run a quarter-mile, and repeat this sequence four times before crossing the finish line. The 0.05K serves as a novelty option, designed for those seeking the shortest path to the beer while still receiving race-day benefits. Music, lawn games, spectators, and participants from the 5K and 0.05K contribute to a relaxed Wisconsin atmosphere, with the Beer Mile providing an incentive for attendees to remain after their own race.

The Haunted Hustle is a Halloween-themed race day held at KEVA Sports Center in Middleton, Wisconsin, with the start and finish lines at the same location. The event offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 5K dog jog, 5K walk, and a kid's run, suitable for runners, walkers, families, and participants with a dog. The race names reflect the theme, such as the Monster Dash, Haunted Half Marathon, Terror 10K, Run For Your Life 5K, Great Pup-Kin Run, and Zombie Walk 5K. The Middleton races begin in a sequence on a Saturday morning, starting with the kids' Monster Dash, followed by the longer and shorter distance races departing a few minutes apart. Costumes are encouraged, but standard running attire is also acceptable. The finish area features live music and refreshments, contributing to a Halloween festival atmosphere rather than a simple road race. A separate Haunted Hustle 5K run/walk takes place in Jefferson City, Missouri, with proceeds benefiting the Sneaker Project.

Driftless Distance Night is a summer evening track meet held under the lights at Central High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin. While the 5k is the primary event, the schedule also features a Community Walk/Jog 5k and youth races, accommodating both those seeking a relaxed group run and runners aiming for fast track times. All events take place on the track at 1801 Losey Blvd S, with participants eligible to enter one or multiple races. The 5k is divided into Open, Seeded, and Elite heats, with pacers set for 20:00, 17:00, and 15:00 respectively. The youth meet, organized in partnership with River City Run Club, includes 200m, 1600m, and 3200m races. Spectators are welcome, and registration includes a free shirt. All proceeds benefit the Driftless Distance Project's initiatives in running.

The Girls on the Run Fall 5K in Waunakee concludes the season for Girls on the Run teams from South Central Wisconsin schools. This untimed 5K focuses on finishing together after a season developing running, teamwork, confidence, and life skills. Girls run with assigned buddies. Families, guardians, relatives, siblings, coaches, and other supporters cheer from the course. The event emphasizes personal achievement and empowerment for girls and people who identify as girls, with Bucky Badger present to add to the finish-line atmosphere.

Birdie Derby is a Thanksgiving morning 10K run and 5K run/walk in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, starting at 5500 E. Cheryl Parkway. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and includes individual and team entries, untimed 5K walking options, virtual 5K and 10K choices, and a free 100-yard Kids Dash for ages 2 to 6 with a paid adult registration. The race complements Madison’s Thanksgiving routine: participants get active before the holiday meal, then receive a race bib, long-sleeved shirt or tech hoodie, knit hat, free photos, and Sportstats timing on a precisely measured course. Finish-line items include a Kwik Trip Glazer, chocolate milk, banana, water, and free Oasis Cafe coffee or hot chocolate before and after the race. All proceeds benefit a Wisconsin nonprofit and support Active Youth Wisconsin, which helps children become active by providing equipment and clothing.

The Madison Turkey Trot 5K is a Thanksgiving Day run/walk in Madison, Wisconsin, held near the Alliant Energy Center on Alliant Energy Center Way. The primary event is a 5K, offering both timed and untimed participation, allowing individuals aiming for a personal best and those preferring a leisurely holiday stroll to join on the same morning. The event accommodates families with a 5K Kid's Division Fun Run for children 11 and under, and a free Kids Dash for those 8 and under. A Virtual 5K option is available for participants who wish to receive their bib, event shirt, and finisher medal by mail. The race encourages participants to share Thanksgiving photos using #TurkeyTradition.

Freeze for Food, una gara storica di Madison, Wisconsin, si tiene al Vilas Park Shelter su Vilas Park Drive. L'evento propone una 5K run/walk a mezzogiorno e una 10K run alle 1 PM, permettendo ai partecipanti di camminare, correre una sola distanza, o iscriversi a entrambe. Organizzata da RPCVs of Wisconsin-Madison, è un evento annuale per la comunità con quote d'iscrizione contenute. La gara supporta la sicurezza alimentare e collabora con Open Doors for Refugees, collegando la giornata a sforzi di aiuto locali, andando oltre i semplici tempi d'arrivo. Corridori e camminatori si ritrovano al Vilas Park, con il ritiro pettorali il giorno della gara disponibile al shelter e il ritiro anticipato da Movin' Shoes su South Park Street. La serie è attiva da oltre 45 anni, affermandosi come una tradizione invernale di Madison incentrata sulla partecipazione, la raccolta fondi e un formato di gara semplice basato sul parco.

Questa corsa trail ha percorsi per tutti, dai principianti ai runner più esperti. Ti troverai a correre su prateria, single track, sabbia, ponti scivolosi e diverse salite. Per i bambini c'è la One Mile FUN RUN, che è una novità per il 2026. Il ricavato della Donald Dash Trail Run va tutto a Friends of Donald Park. Chi batte i record del percorso riceverà un premio artigianale locale, oppure dei contanti.