Races

Holden Wells, a junior at Mecklenburg County High School, has been invited to participate in Coast 2 Coast International Athletics event in Australia summer of 2026. Holden runs Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track for MCHS. There will be a fundraiser 5K to help with cost of the event and travel. Please come out and help support Holden for this amazing opportunity. Thank you for your support!

On April 11th, 2026 Kappa Delta Pi is hosting our 1st annual Run/Walk, “Miles For Minds” benefitting the La Crosse Area School District’s Special Education program.  During the 2024–2025 school year, approximately 1,025 students, nearly 18% of the La Crosse School District, received services and support through the district’s special education programs, a number that continues to grow. In alignment with Kappa Delta Pi’s mission to support excellence in education, our chapter is committed to advocating for inclusive, equitable learning opportunities for all students.  Join us for a fun, low-pressure run/walk to help raise awareness and support our community. This event is open to all ages and abilities—whether you run, walk, jog, or cheer from the sidelines, every step counts! 💙 100% of the proceeds will be donated directly to the La Crosse Special Education Department, helping provide resources, support, and opportunities for students. Come out, move at your own pace, and make

The course winds along the scenic and remote river trails that embody the driftless region. You will run from Sparta to La Crosse, pass through classic rural Wisconsin towns, and finishing at the beautiful Riverside Park in downtown La Crosse. The Festival Foods La Crosse Marathon is hosted by the River City Running Club (RCRC). RCRC is a local La Crosse Non-Profit focused on giving back to our greater community. Thanks to participants and sponsors alike the La Crosse Marathon donates over $30,000 back into the community annually.

This is a monthly timed event to give trail runners a barometer on their fitness. Also for all the mula...

The Firecracker 4 Mile and Kids Races are La Crosse's only 4th of July races. The races are centered around Riverside Park in La Crosse, WI.

The RUD Run (Run Until Done) is a very unique experience for runners! We welcome runners of all ability and experience level. We believe this event allows the opportunity for runners to experience our trails, a variety of the unique features, and to push themselves in a unique format. The run begins at 9:00 a.m. and each runner (either individual or one runner for each team) will have up to ONE HOUR to complete their 4.15 mile loop.

2026 brings in our 12th year of our 5K Honor Run/Walk and 10K Road Race - the only Road Race in La Crosse County - to honor those we may have lost to addiction, who are struggling in active addiction or those that are thriving in recovery! All of us have been touched in some way by addiction. Some in their pain still trapped in the addiction cycle, others working through stages of recovery, loved ones impacted by the effects of substance use and addictions, and those who are celebrating recovery.  Recovery from substance use and the cycle of addiction is achievable. This run celebrates the real possibility of living a full and wholesome life free from the addiction cycle and its destructive effects; restoration of body-mind-soul and healed relationships with a hope for a bright future. Home Run for Recovery’s objectives: 1) raise awareness of what addiction is; 2) raise awareness of the Coulee Recovery Center and the resource that the agency can provide; and 3) raise funds to provide r

Join us for the 27th Annual Maple Leaf Walk Run to help benefit the Y's Food Program.  Our tried and true events include a half marathon, 5 Mile and 5K that start and end in beautiful Riverside Park and run through part of the iconic Oktoberfest parade route. After the race, join us for a sweet treat. Thank you for choosing the Maple Leaf Walk Run. We look forward to seeing you in September. Start Times:Half Marathon: 7:00am (THERE IS A 2 HOUR AND 45 MINUTE TIME CUTOFF DUE TO THE PARADE START!!)5 Mile: 7:15am5K: 7:30am -The Y   Due to the start of the Oktoberfest Parade, there is a 2 hour and 45 minute cutoff for all races. The course will be pulled at 9:45am for the start of the parade. Thank you for your understanding of this unique situation.

Jack's Jog is inspired by a sweet baby boy named Jack and his mom's desire to keep his memory alive.  On January 27th, 2020, a routine 20 week ultrasound turned the world upside down for Jack's parents, Brad and Jamie.  Expectations that their third baby was perfect and healthy turned into devastation and fear.  Their baby was not perfect and healthy.  There were several significant findings on the ultrasound indicating that their baby had a life-threatening condition and would need further evaluation.   Four days later, Brad and Jamie spent an entire day at a higher level of care where they met with several specialists, had more in-depth ultrasounds and lab work that would diagnose their baby's condition.  Results of the tests would take several days but Brad and Jamie were warned that whatever the result was, it was fatal.  Their baby would not survive.   Three days later, Brad and Jamie received a phone call with their baby's diagnosis-triploidy.  He had an entir

The Hixon 50 is a scenic trail running weekend held in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin, offering a range of distances for all levels—from a fun beginner-friendly 5K and 10K to a challenging 25K and the premier 50K ultra, which takes runners over rugged singletrack, rolling bluffs, and breathtaking Mississippi River Valley views with multiple aid stations and plenty of elevation to test your trail skills.