Wisconsin · 5K
Badger Challenge
Badger Challenge is a 5K event held in Madison, Wisconsin. It was last held on September 27, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 975 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Field size
- ~975 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 27, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 975 runners
- Course
- 4000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- badgerchallenge.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the Badger Challenge
Badger Challenge is a signature Wisconsin walking, running, and biking event which energizes the community around the mission of raising funds for cancer research and patient treatment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The UW research environment brings together scientists and clinicians from a wide variety of disciplines to help solve complex problems affecting patient care, and Badger Challenge accelerates the rate at which collaboration and discovery occurs. Badger Challenge's overall …
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Badger Challenge: common questions
- When is the Badger Challenge?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Badger Challenge held?
- In Madison, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Badger Challenge offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Badger Challenge?
- About 975 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Badger Challenge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Badger Challenge?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $90 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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