Sat, Oct 17, 2026

National Sweetest Day

Nashotah, WI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017
Half Marathon10K5K0.6 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $37.50 after Aug 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.50.

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About the National Sweetest Day

The course runs through a trail surrounded by nature, which keeps it shaded and quiet. It reads more like a park path than a road race, and the pace of the morning reflects that. Several distance options mean people cover different ground, but the start and finish areas bring everyone back together. Post-race, there are sweet treats out for whoever finishes.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

124finishers
21:10winner
37:16median
1:11:40cutoff

Top 3: Brandon Laughlin (21:10) · Nick Fulton (23:08) · Alex Kozinski (23:17)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

81finishers
46:13winner
1:06:40median
1:54:58cutoff

Top 3: Paul Johnson (46:13) · Heath Leiteritz (48:29) · Adam Siegel (48:45)

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

46finishers
1:34:13winner
2:19:13median
2:57:17cutoff

Top 3: Kurtis Alessi (1:34:13) · Kevin Moser (1:38:21) · Robert Anderson (1:39:20)

The National Sweetest Day has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles10/17/2026 09:00$45
13.1 Miles10/17/2026 08:00$50
6.2 Miles10/17/2026 09:00$35
3.1 Miles10/17/2026 09:00$35
3.1 Miles10/17/2026 09:00$35
3.1 Miles10/17/2026 09:00$35
6.2 Miles10/17/2026 09:00$35
0.6 Miles10/17/2026 08:45Free

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Common Questions About the National Sweetest Day

Will I finish last at the National Sweetest Day?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:16, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the National Sweetest Day a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (124 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the National Sweetest Day?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:10 while the median finisher took 37:16. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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