Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Cauldrons & Cocktails Cocktails, Costumes & Community Join the Rock County Cancer Coalition for an unforgettable evening where Gatsby meets The Raven in a sophisticated Halloween celebration unlike any other. Cauldrons & Cocktails brings together community members, local businesses, and supporters for a night of elegant costumes, themed drinks, delicious food, entertainment, and meaningful impact, all while supporting local individuals and families facing cancer. Guests will enjoy catered food stations, a cash bar featuring themed cocktails and mocktails, basket raffles, interactive experiences, live DJ, dancing, and opportunities to connect with friends old and new. Whether you arrive in black-tie attire with a Halloween twist, a vintage-inspired ensemble, or a fully creative costume, you'll be part of a magical evening designed to celebrate community while making a difference. Feeling competitive? Enter one of our featured costume contests for a chance to win prizes: Best Overall CostumeBest Couple's CostumeFunniest CostumeScariest Costume Throughout the evening, guests can participate in raffles, themed experiences, and multiple opportunities to support the mission of the Rock County Cancer Coalition. Every ticket purchased helps provide direct assistance, resources, and hope to cancer patients and their families in Rock County. Gather your friends, put on your finest costume, and join us for a spellbinding night of cocktails, costumes, community, and compassion. Together, we can ensure that no one in Rock County faces cancer alone. Friday, October 23, 2026 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM The Venue | Janesville, WI Costumes encouraged. Memories guaranteed.

Volunteer for Monster Mash Bash

Keep the fun going after Downtown Trick-or-Treat! Grab lunch at a downtown restaurant and then head over to The Venue for the Monster Mash Bash! Little ghouls and goblins are invited to enjoy a dance party with lots of spooktacular activities such as: DJ Dance Party with Airplay EntertainmentSlime Station with the YMCA of Northern Rock County Pumpkin DecoratingFace painting by Antsy Pants PaintsLight snacksRaffle prizes and more! October 24th 1 pm - 4 pm Tickets are required: $10/person; 2 & under are free

Downtown Janesville Zombie Run Join us for a spooky and fun Zombie Run in Downtown Janesville! Saturday, October 24th, 5:30 pm on BHCCU Festival Street A night full of spooky fun - Check It Out! Spooky Cool Event Shirt & Finisher Medal Sign up by Oct. 2nd to guarantee an event shirt. Costume Contest Dress up in your scariest zombie costume for a chance to win some great prizes Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to participate Best costume prizes will be awarded to: Best adult male and female Best child male and female Best Group Best Dog Costume Photo-Ops with The Ghostbusters Beer Tent featuring beer, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase Music by DJ Lalo Check out the 20ft Super Moon to light up the night in Towne Square! 5K Route Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6029437777/

Rekindle your competitive spirit at the Momentum Cross Country Club’s second annual Optimist Fall Classic on October 25th. Join us for a thrilling day of running on the Optimist Community Park Trails. Choose from a 1-mile or 5k race, with the 5k featuring three loops for ample cheering opportunities. All proceeds support the Momentum Track and Cross Country Club. Don’t miss out! Register now! Link to the 5k Race Map is here: 5k Race Map

Downtown Janesville Inc presents Flannelfest, a premier winter beer festival. Featuring craft beer tasting, games, food vendors, and a homebrew competition. Come join us in celebrating Flannelfest in Downtown Janesville! Enjoy craft and home brew sampling, unlimited games, activities, and music. This outdoor winter event offers sampling of over 40 craft beers and over 50 home brew beers, plus unlimited game play and a commemorative tasting mug on a lanyard. Games include the Lazy Man Run, Axe Throwing, Giant Pong, Putter Ball, Tug-of-War, Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Sack Races, and classic Corn Hole. VIP admission adds access to a beer tent with snacks and and an exclusive beer sampling, faster check in, and more. Food vendors will be on site (additional cost). Celebrate responsibly by arranging a designated driver or ride share service if you plan on drinking at the event. Designated Drivers are welcome on the event grounds and can purchase food and soda from the food trucks. No alcohol will be served to anyone without an event wristband. Be sure to wear your flannel! *All tickets are not refundable or returnable BRING YOUR PHOTO I.D. TO THE EVENT – MUST BE 21 TO PARTICIPATE

JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL RUN THE ROCK MARATHON NEW HALF MARATHON & FULL MARATHON ROUTES! All proceeds will be donated to the Isaac Strong Foundation to help children currently fighting cancer. All participants will receive a commemorative event shirt & finisher medal. Shirts guaranteed until 4/8/27 Professional race timing provided by Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling Start Times Full Marathon 7 am start 1/2 Marathon 7:15 am start 5K & 10K 8 am start Isaac's Super Dash & 2 Mile Family Run/Walk 8:15 am start Race Cutoff Time is 12:30 pm ROUTE INFORMATION You'll begin your race in beautiful downtown Janesville on Festival Street. Routes will be posted as soon as they're finalized and approved by the City of Janesville 5K Route Packet Pick-Up Saturday 12 pm - 3 pm Jaysen Jorgensen State Farm Insurance Agency 1341 N. Wright Rd. Janesville, WI 53546 Available Parking State Farm Parking Lot Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling Parking Lot Along the street on both sides Sunday 6 am - 8 am (at the Start/Finish Line) Downtown Janesville Festival Street 69 S. River Janesville, WI 53548 Event Day Public Parking Lots (click a listing below to view a Google Map. The start line is on S River in front of the YMCA) W Milwaukee St/N Jackson St Public Parking Lot S Franklin & W Milwaukee St Public Parking Lot City Hall Parking Lot Dodge St Public Parking Lot South High Street Public Parking Lot S Main St Public Parking Lot Main St/Wall St Public Parking Lot Parker & Wall Public Parking Garage E Wall St South Public Parking Lot E Wall St East Public Parking Lot E Wall St North Public Parking Lot W Holmes St Public Parking Lot Aid Stations Will be posted as soon as the routes have been finalized Bathroom Locations on Route Updates coming Awards Awards will be given to the top 3 male & female finishers in each distance. Awards will take place at Festival Street at the start/finish line 5K Awards at 9 am 10K Awards at 9:30 am Half Marathon Awards at 10 am Full Marathon Awards at 11 am

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