Races

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 10 at 4:00 PM.  SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN SATURDAY at 8:00 AM.  Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 for our fourth annual 5K event to benefit RVCP's Housing 4 Our Vets.  The event takes place in Janesville’s scenic Riverside Park - the start & finish line is located at the North Pavilion. Registration & check-in is from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM. The first runners will start the course at 10:00 AM; walkers will begin after all runners are on the course. This event will be held rain or shine!     Professional timing will be provided by Race Day Events (RDE) for all runners. Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the men's, women's and youth divisions.     The 5K map can be viewed here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5821771747/     All registrants receive running bibs, t-shirts and finisher medallions with lanyard.  Register before March 20th to guarantee your race t-shirt size.    Rock Valley

Ending Homelessness Together! Join us for the 2nd Annual Dash with a Splash Fundraiser for ECHO Dash with a Splash funds will benefit Everyone Cooperating to Help Others' (ECHO) housing and homeless programs. ECHO is a nonprofit, faith-community sponsored charity organization. ECHO is dedicated to meeting housing, food and other basic human needs and addressing the barriers to self-sufficiency.  Over the years ECHO has evolved from a food pantry and clothing depot to a full-fledged grass-roots charity organization called upon to help meet temporary housing, food, transportation, and other emergency needs for low-income families in Rock County, Wisconsin. Event Perks All finishers will receive Custom Event Finisher MedalCustom Event Water BottleProfessional Event Timing for the 5K Participants provided by Velocity Multi-Sport Timing Packet Pick-up Details Saturday, June 27th @ 8 AM at the Start/Finish Line Palmer Park Pool 2400 Palmer Drive Janesville, WI US 53545  Routes click

REGISTER HERE   *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************   Skelly's Donut Dash for the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin Saturday, August 1st at 8am Do you like running? Do you like running so you can eat donuts at the finish line? What about running with your dog, then eating donuts, AND supporting a great local organization? For the second year, we are partnering with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin to bring a 5k and 1 mile run/walk to the farm on Saturday, August 1st. Race time is at 8am (registration opens at 7am). Run or walk our 5k route through the sunflower field, on nearby roads, and around our strawberry beds. The 1-mile route goes around our fields and through our first 2 loops of our sunflower field. Don't forget to bring your dog with! This race will be unlike anything you've done before, because you get to run through our 6-acre

PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN and ON-SITE REGISTRATION BEGINS at 6:45 AM.  Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026 for the sixth annual Race for a Place to Call Home to benefit Project 16:49.  The event takes place in Janesville’s beautiful Riverside Park - the start / finish line is located at the North Pavilion. Registration / check-in is from 6:45 to 7:15 AM. The first runners will start the course at 7:30 AM; walkers will begin after all runners are on the course. The event will be held rain or shine!   Professional chipped timing will be provided for all runners. The 5K course is flat and fast - a great opportunity to set a new PR. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the men's and women's 5K and 10K timed events, along with other prizes for age group winners. The 10K map can be found below under "Map My Run/View Course Map." The 5K map can be viewed here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5642414011 All registrants receive running bibs, t-shi

Join us for the annual Janesville Kids Triathlon! Kids ages 7-12 years of age are invited to swim, bike and run to the finish line. DISTANCES 40 meter pool swim (80 meters for ages 11-12) 2.5 mile bike ride 0.5 mile run This race is the perfect event for a kids first triathlon experience. This event is NOT structured as a highly competitive race, however awards will be given to the fastest in each age group. This is a chance to celebrate health & fitness, encourage self confidence and most of all have fun while being active.  Registration will be capped at 150 athletes.  Participants must register online by end of day on August 21st. Please contact the Janesville Parks & Rec office for questions.  Race The Gator Fun Run (ages 2-6) Do you have children younger than 7 and want in on race day action? Sign up for the Race the Gator Fun Run in the spirit of Rockport Pool's mascot, Goggles the Gator! This short race is for children 2-6 years old running the final stretch of t

Christ the Rock Church is hosting the 4th annual Race for Freedom 5K run/walk to raise awareness and funds to help end human trafficking both locally and around the world. This is a family-friendly event, so all ages and skill levels welcome to participate. Prizes to top finishers in age/gender categories as well as random drawings, T-shirts and swag bags for each participant.

Challenging and fun Trail-5k with natural dirt trails, trees, and scenic views.  New this year - Chip timing by Velocity Events Management Join us for a competitive Run or a casual Walk on the scenic trails.   Stay for the Fall Into Fall Heritage celebration. There will be a band, food trucks, beer, and wine tasting, raffles, and more.  You must be registered by September 15 to be guaranteed a shirt. No dogs on the course, please. Well-behaved dogs are welcome elsewhere in the park on a 6' leash. Rule #1, please clean up #2

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