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Running Races in Wisconsin

Every upcoming running race in Wisconsin, all 287 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

287 upcoming races · 98 with finish-time stats

5K 22610K 73Half Marathon 49Marathon 14Ultra 4
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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-running33rd yearKEYS 33rd Annual 5K Run/Walkannual tradition

Races by City in Wisconsin

Appleton 6Cedarburg 4Clintonville 3Eau Claire 3Fitchburg 3Glendale 3Green Bay 8Janesville 5Kenosha 3La Crosse 4Madison 14Manitowoc 4Menasha 4Milwaukee 30Minocqua 3Nashotah 3New Richmond 3Oconomowoc 14Sheboygan 3Stevens Point 5Sturgeon Bay 3Waukesha 6Wausau 4West Allis 3

Soonest Races in Wisconsin

287 total
Thu, Aug 27, 20262026 Fox Cities 5K & 10K Training Run Series Neenah, WI1.5 MilesFreeRegister Thu, Sep 10, 2026Schlitz Park Run by the River 5K Milwaukee, WI5K2 MilesFrom $3Details Thu, Sep 10, 2026Tiger Invite PRELIM results Chilton, WI5KFreeRegister Fri, Sep 11, 2026St. Robert School Pretzel Run Milwaukee, WI5K1.5 MilesFrom $40Details Fri, Sep 11, 2026St. Mary Hales Corners Royal Run 2026 Hales Corners, WI5KFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026DoLittle Marathon Oconomowoc, WIMarathon24 MilesHalf Marathon10KFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Bear Creek Kraut Run Bear Creek, WI5K10KFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026WOCA's Run, Rock, & Stroll West Allis, WI2 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Mini Donut Half Marathon and 5K Honor Walk/Run Onalaska, WIHalf Marathon5KFrom $65Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Apple Dumpling Day Races Elroy, WIMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 20262026 Trek the Creek Scott Bohman Memorial 5K Francis Creek, WI5KFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 12, 202630th Joe's Run, Walk and Roll Milwaukee, WI5KFrom $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 Sep 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Wisconsin

Which Wisconsin cities have the most races?

Milwaukee (30), Oconomowoc (14), Madison (14), Green Bay (8) 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 (226), 10K (73), Half Marathon (49), Marathon (14), Ultra (4). 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 82 of the 287, followed by October with 81. 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 98 races in Wisconsin with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:06, 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, 26 races around Wisconsin get you off the pavement: 12 are trail races, and 14 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.