Wisconsin · 8K · 2 Mile
Crazylegs Classic
Crazylegs Classic is a 8K and 2 Mile event held in Madison, Wisconsin. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 24, 2027. About 12,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 24, 2027
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Field size
- ~12,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Distances
- 8K, 2 Mile
- Field size
- About 12,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling urban
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- crazylegsclassic.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 10:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Crazylegs Classic
An iconic spring 8K run and 2-mile walk through downtown Madison that finishes on the field inside the University of Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium. Held annually since 1982, it is among the most popular running events in the state.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Wisconsin's largest running events (record 20,445 registrants in 2010); rated by Runner's World as one of America's 100 Best events; RRCA 'Great Races! Great Places!' selection; benefits UW Athletics
- Notes
- Large Madison spring race.
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Crazylegs Classic: common questions
- When is the Crazylegs Classic?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 24, 2027.
- Where is the Crazylegs Classic held?
- In Madison, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Crazylegs Classic offer?
- 8K and 2 Mile.
- How many people run the Crazylegs Classic?
- About 12,000 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 Crazylegs Classic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Crazylegs Classic?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Crazylegs Classic start?
- 10:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Crazylegs Classic?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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