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Running Races in Wisconsin

Every upcoming running race in Wisconsin, all 293 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

293 upcoming races · 111 with finish-time stats

5K 23410K 70Half Marathon 50Marathon 16Ultra 3
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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 field2,225 finishersBirdie Derby 5k/10k Run/Walkin the 5KLongest-running37th year37th Annual Library Run Walkannual tradition

Races by City in Wisconsin

Appleton 5Cedarburg 4Clintonville 3Eau Claire 3Fitchburg 3Glendale 3Green Bay 10Janesville 8La Crosse 5Madison 14Manitowoc 4Menasha 4Menomonee Falls 3Milwaukee 24Muskego 5Neenah 3New Richmond 3Oconomowoc 15Sheboygan 3Stevens Point 5Sturgeon Bay 3Waukesha 7Wausau 4West Allis 3

Soonest Races in Wisconsin

293 total
Wed, Jul 29, 2026Sundown Dash Janesville, WI5KFrom $35Details Wed, Jul 29, 20262026 Terror Twilight Track Meet Appleton, WIFreeDetails Sat, Aug 1, 2026Viking Striders Fun Run Valders, WI2 Miles5 Miles7 MilesFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026National Watermelon Day Run Hartford, WIHalf Marathon10K5K0.6 MilesFrom $43Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Gravity Hill 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Shullsburg, WI5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Sturgeon Shuffle 10K 5K New London, WI10K5KFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Antigo Tater Trot Antigo, WI10K6K2KFrom $5Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026UW-Green Bay Phoenix 5k Green Bay, WI5KFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Skelly's Donut Dash Janesville, WI5K1 MileFreeDetails Sat, Aug 1, 2026Scandinavia Cob Run/Walk- Fun 5K (Jorgens Park) Scandinavia, WI5KFrom $28Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Laona Community Souper Run Laona, WI5K0.5 Miles0.25 MilesFreeDetails Sat, Aug 1, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Milwaukee, WI Muskego, WI5KFrom $15Details

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.

Common Questions About Racing in Wisconsin

Which Wisconsin cities have the most races?

Milwaukee (24), Oconomowoc (15), Madison (14), Green Bay (10) have the most upcoming races in Wisconsin. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has 5K (234), 10K (70), Half Marathon (50), Marathon (16), Ultra (3). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Wisconsin?

September is the busiest month for races in Wisconsin, with 86 of the 293, followed by August with 68. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Wisconsin races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 111 races in Wisconsin with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:55, 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 races in Wisconsin?

Yes, 33 races around Wisconsin get you off the pavement: 15 are trail races, and 18 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.