Biegi 5K w pobliżu Waunakee

Red Tutu Trot to bieg/spacer na 5K w Madison, Wisconsin, z opcją wirtualną. Start stacjonarnego biegu jest z Lot 60 przy 801 Walnut Street, na kampusie UW-Madison. Biegają w październiku, a cała impreza jest prosto zorganizowana: studenci mają niższą opłatę startową, ale każdy może dołączyć. Główny target to studenci, rodziny i fani drużyny Badger. Ten bieg jest związany z Cardiac on Campus, grupą założoną po śmierci Jona Deryndy. Zebrane pieniądze idą na akcje związane z bezpieczeństwem serca na terenie UW-Madison. Z tych środków finansują darmowe szkolenia z CPR/AED, pomagają umieszczać defibrylatory AED w budynkach kampusu i wspierają bezpłatne badania EKG. Grupa już zamontowała 11 defibrylatorów AED, przebadała ponad 973 osoby EKG, wykryła 37 nieprawidłowych rytmów serca i przeszkoliła ponad 2,100 osób z CPR. Czerwone tutu to taki widoczny motyw przewodni imprezy, a oficjalne koszulki biegu sprzedają jako część zbiórki.

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, znany bieg z tradycjami w Madison, Wisconsin, odbywa się przy Vilas Park Shelter na Vilas Park Drive. Na imprezie masz do wyboru 5K bieg/spacer w południe i 10K bieg o 13:00. Możesz iść, przebiec jeden dystans, albo zapisać się na oba. Organizowane przez RPCVs of Wisconsin-Madison, jest to coroczna impreza dla lokalnej społeczności z niewysokimi opłatami startowymi. Bieg wspiera bezpieczeństwo żywnościowe i współpracuje z Open Doors for Refugees. To znaczy, że to coś więcej niż tylko czasy na mecie – pomagasz lokalnie. Biegacze i spacerowicze zbierają się w Vilas Park. Pakiety startowe odbierzesz w dniu biegu w schronisku, a wcześniej w Movin' Shoes na South Park Street. Ta seria działa już ponad 45 lat i jest to już taka madisońska zimowa tradycja, gdzie liczy się udział, zbieranie funduszy i po prostu bieg po parku.

Na tym trailu znajdzie się coś dla początkujących i tych bardziej doświadczonych. Trasa poprowadzi przez prerię, single tracki, piach, śliskie mostki i podbiegi. Dla dzieciaków jest One Mile FUN RUN, nowość od 2026. Cały dochód z Donald Dash Trail Run idzie na Friends of Donald Park. Nowi rekordziści trasy dostaną lokalnie wykonaną nagrodę albo kasę.