Wisconsin · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Wisconsin

Every upcoming 5K in Wisconsin, all 156 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

156 upcoming 5K races · 74 with finish-time stats

10K Races 55Half Marathons 44Marathons 11Ultramarathons 5
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Wisconsin races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field4,308 finishers2026 Storm the Bastille - 40th Anniversaryin the 5KLongest-running26th year26th Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5K Run/Walkannual tradition

Wisconsin 5K Races by City

Milwaukee 24Oconomowoc 8Green Bay 6Madison 6La Crosse 4Waukesha 4Medford 3Eau Claire 3Cedarburg 3Janesville 3Minocqua 2Elkhorn 2Appleton 2Verona 2Nashotah 2Dodgeville 2De Pere 2Wausau 2Muskego 2Watertown 2Stoughton 2Amery 2South Milwaukee 2Glendale 2

5K Races in Wisconsin by Month

October 2026 15November 2026 35December 2026 13January 2027 6March 2027 8April 2027 13May 2027 16June 2027 12July 2027 14August 2027 8September 2027 5

The Next 5K Runs in Wisconsin

156 total
Thu, Oct 1, 2026Associated Bank Pave the Way 5k/10k Run/Walk Fundraiser Green Bay, WI5K10KFrom $30Details Thu, Oct 1, 2026Kohler #IWILLLISTEN Mental Health Awareness Walk Kohler, WI5KPricing TBADetails Sat, Oct 24, 2026Hixon 50 La Crosse, WI5K16 Miles32 MilesFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Hot Cider Hustle - Green Bay Half Marathon & 5K Green Bay, WIHalf Marathon5KFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Pumpkin Run Oconomowoc, WI5K10KFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Buck Rut Run Minocqua, WI5KRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Lake Michigan Half Marathon Milwaukee, WIHalf Marathon10K5K0.6 MilesFrom $59Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Rainbow Gymnastics Spooktacular 5K Medford, WI5KRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Pink Ribbon Run Madison, WI5KFrom $25Register Fri, Oct 30, 2026Run4Randi Elkhorn, WI5K50mFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Carson Park 5 & 10/Logging Miles EAU CLAIRE, WI5K10 MilesFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026YMCA Freaky 5K & Mini Monster Dash Appleton, WI5K0.5 MilesFrom $40Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Wisconsin

Which Wisconsin cities have the most 5K races?

Milwaukee (24), Oconomowoc (8), Green Bay (6), Madison (6) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Wisconsin?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Wisconsin, with 35 of the 156, followed by October with 22. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Wisconsin 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 72 5K races in Wisconsin with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:08, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Wisconsin?

Yes, 6 races around Wisconsin get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races, and 4 mix road and trail.