Wisconsin · 5K · 16 Miles · 32 Miles
Hixon 50
Hixon 50 is a 5K, 16 Miles and 32 Miles event held in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 260 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- La Crosse, WI
- Field size
- ~260 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Distances
- 5K, 16 Miles, 32 Miles
- Field size
- About 260 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- hixon50.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:35 AM CDT
- Course profile — 25K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Hixon 50
The Hixon 50 is a scenic trail running weekend held in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin, offering a range of distances for all levels—from a fun beginner-friendly 5K and 10K to a challenging 25K and the premier 50K ultra, which takes runners over rugged singletrack, rolling bluffs, and breathtaking Mississippi River Valley views with multiple aid stations and plenty of elevation to test your trail skills.
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Hixon 50: common questions
- When is the Hixon 50?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Hixon 50 held?
- In La Crosse, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Hixon 50 offer?
- 5K, 16 Miles and 32 Miles.
- How many people run the Hixon 50?
- About 260 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 Hixon 50?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Hixon 50 start?
- 7:35 AM CDT.
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