Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

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.

Join us for HOOAH WI’s Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March in LaCrosse, a powerful event dedicated to honoring our service members, veterans, and their families while raising awareness about veteran suicide. This event brings together military personnel, veterans, families, and supporters for a meaningful march that symbolizes our commitment to eliminating veteran suicide and supporting those who have served. Participants can choose from multiple distance options, whether walking, rucking, or running, as we stand united for this cause. Along the route, we remember those lost, celebrate resilience, and reinforce the strength of our military community. All proceeds from the event directly support HOOAH WI’s peer support programs, outreach initiatives, and wellness services aimed at preventing suicide and fostering a strong support network for veterans and their families. Event Highlights: 🔹 Multiple distance options to accommodate all fitness levels 🔹 Opportunity to ruck in honor of a service member or veteran 🔹 Community gathering to foster connection and support 🔹 Funds raised directly impact veteran suicide prevention programs Event Schedule: 🔹 6:30-7:45 am: Registration & Resource Tables 🔹8:00 am: Opening Ceremony 🔹9:00 am: Walk Begins 🔹1:00-5:00 pm: Welcome Back Party Come be part of a mission-driven event that makes a real difference in the lives of our military community. Together, we march with purpose.

The Ugly Sweater 5k, presented by Northwestern Mutual, is coming up on Saturday, December 5, 2026! Hosted by the Rotary Club of La Crosse—After Hours (RAH), this festive, family-friendly event is one you won't want to miss. This year's race will be offered both in-person and virtually. Packet pick-up and race-day check-in will be at The Nature Place beginning at 3:00 p.m. with holiday music and character appearances to kick off the fun. Same-day registration will also be available. The race begins at 4:15 p.m. in Myrick Park, where participants will run or walk through the La Crosse marsh trails under sparkly lights, and finish at Rotary Lights in Riverside Park. An award ceremony will follow at 5:15 p.m. in the heated tent at Rotary Lights - complete with ugly sweaters, holiday lights, and plenty of cheer! How Your Support Makes a Difference Your generosity and continued support of RAH help us make an impact locally and internationally. In 2024–2026, we: Building a play structure at New Horizons in 2026-2027. Partnered with the Coulee Region Humane Society to create Shade for Paws & People, a sun shelter for families and furry friends.Sponsored first-year college students through GearUp, including shopping trips and care packages during their first semester.Supported a clean water project in Guatemala. Race Details The Ugly Sweater 5k, is meant to be a family-friendly event and a competitive race. All day-of and virtual participants will receive a racer bag with a one-of-a-kind Ugly Sweater 5k swag piece, along with other great goodies! Entry fees are affordable: Children 10 and under: Free with a non-perishable food itemAges 11-15: $15Ages 16+: $30 before November 27; $35 after November 27; $40 same-day registration Virtual: $30 Map of the race course. Packet Pick Up information: Friday, December 4: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at The Nature PlaceSaturday, December 5: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at The Nature Place (pre-race) Shuttle Service: A shuttle will run between Riverside Park (333 N. Front St., La Crosse - the old CenturyLink building) and the Myrick Park Main Shelter. Riverside Park to Myrick Park (Race starts at 4:15 p.m.) Leaving Riverside Park at 3:00, 3:15, 3:30 and 3:45 p.m. (don't forget to give yourself enough time to park and get on the shuttle) Myrick Park to Riverside Park Leaving Myrick Park at 4:45 p.m. & 5:00 Riverside Park to Myrick Park Leaving Riverside Park at 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. We can’t wait to see you at this year’s Ugly Sweater 5k—where holiday spirit meets community impact! RACE RESULTS! (check back later)

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