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Running Races in Wisconsin
Wisconsin currently has 184 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Milwaukee, Madison, Oconomowoc and Green Bay have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 116 5Ks, 48 10Ks, 39 half marathons and 17 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (47), October (19) and May (18) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 238 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 184
- Active listings
- 422
- Cities with races
- 188
Browse Wisconsin races by distance
Upcoming races in Wisconsin
The next 60 of 184 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Bucks & Does 13.1 PointerNashotah, WIHalf Marathon3.21 Miles6.42 Miles13.03 Miles +1 more ~296 runners
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot - Green BayGreen Bay, WI5-Mile Run2-Mile Run/WalkDog Jog ~5,000 runners
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot AppletonAppleton, WIAdult 2-Mile Fun RunAdult 2-Mile WalkAdult 2-Mile with DogAdult 5-Mile Run +2 more
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot Coulee RegionOnalaska, WIAdult 2-Mile Fun RunAdult 2-Mile WalkAdult 2-Mile with DogAdult 5-Mile Run +2 more
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot Eau ClaireEau Claire, WIAdult 2-Mile Fun RunAdult 2-Mile WalkAdult 2-Mile with DogAdult 5-Mile Run +2 more
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot Fond du LacFond du Lac, WIAdult 2-Mile Fun RunAdult 2-Mile WalkAdult 2-Mile with DogAdult 5-Mile Run +2 more
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot HudsonHudson, WIAdult 2-Mile Fun RunAdult 2-Mile WalkAdult 2-Mile with DogAdult 5-Mile Run +2 more
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot JanesvilleJanesville, WIAdult 2-Mile Fun RunAdult 2-Mile WalkAdult 2-Mile with DogAdult 5-Mile Run +2 more
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot ManitowocManitowoc, WIAdult 2-Mile Fun RunAdult 2-Mile WalkAdult 2-Mile with DogAdult 5-Mile Run +2 more
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot MarshfieldMarshfield, WIAdult 2-Mile Fun RunAdult 2-Mile WalkAdult 2-Mile with DogAdult 5-Mile Run +2 more
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot OshkoshOshkosh, WIAdult 2-Mile Fun RunAdult 2-Mile WalkAdult 2-Mile with DogAdult 5-Mile Run +2 more
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Festival Foods Turkey Trot Stevens PointStevens Point, WIAdult 2-Mile Fun RunAdult 2-Mile WalkAdult 2-Mile with DogAdult 5-Mile Run +2 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Wisconsin
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Winter Run SeriesOconomowoc, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K ~6,311 runners
When races happen in Wisconsin
- January
- 7 upcoming races
- February
- 5 upcoming races
- March
- 7 upcoming races
- April
- 14 upcoming races
- May
- 18 upcoming races
- June
- 10 upcoming races
- July
- 12 upcoming races
- August
- 14 upcoming races
- September
- 18 upcoming races
- October
- 19 upcoming races
- November
- 47 upcoming races
- December
- 13 upcoming races
Wisconsin cities with the most races
- Milwaukee
- 22 upcoming races
- Madison
- 10 upcoming races
- Oconomowoc
- 9 upcoming races
- Green Bay
- 6 upcoming races
- Waukesha
- 5 upcoming races
- Appleton
- 5 upcoming races
- Eau Claire
- 5 upcoming races
- La Crosse
- 4 upcoming races
Running in Wisconsin cities
Browse Wisconsin races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Winter Run SeriesOconomowoc, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K ~6,311 runners
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Henry Vilas Zoo - Run WildMadison, WI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K1 Mile ~4,000 runners
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Evan Kratochwill Memorial 2 Mile Run/WalkCross Plains, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced2 Miles ~3,400 runners
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WhistleStop MarathonAshland, WI Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K ~2,000 runners
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Bellin Women's Half Marathon & 5KGreen Bay, WI Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~1,500 runners
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The Milwaukee Beer Run 5k & .05kGlendale, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,425 runners
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Strider Half MarathonMilwaukee, WI Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~1,000 runners
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S'more Fun Trail RunBaraboo, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K10K ~988 runners
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Dia de los Muertos Run/WalkMilwaukee, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced3.01 Miles ~750 runners
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Three Eagle Half Marathon & 5KThree Lakes, WI Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~750 runners
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National Sweetest DayNashotah, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K0.6 Miles ~540 runners
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Hey Hey 5kBaileys Harbor, WI Usually held in September · next date not announcedHey Hey 5kKids Run (14 and under) ~500 runners
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Fall into Fall Trail 5k Run/WalkJanesville, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~450 runners
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Hot Cider Hustle - Green Bay Half Marathon & 5KGreen Bay, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced5KHalf Marathon ~443 runners
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Miles for Smiles 5kMilwaukee, WI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~400 runners
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Hixon 50La Crosse, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K16 Miles32 Miles ~260 runners
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New Glarus Woods Trail RunNew Glarus, WI Usually held in August · next date not announced16K8K5K1K ~250 runners
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Procrastination RunWaukesha, WI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K0.6 Miles ~250 runners
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Race Day Event's Beer Run & Beer MileFitchburg, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile0.031 Miles ~174 runners
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Door County Fall 50Sturgeon Bay, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced50 Miler ~153 runners
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Janesville Kids TriathlonJanesville, WI Usually held in August · next date not announced500 Yards ~150 runners
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Mindy Creek Trail RacesSt. Croix Falls, WI Usually held in August · next date not announcedMarathonHalf-Marathon10K ~150 runners
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DoLittle MarathonOconomowoc, WI Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathon10K24 Miles5K ~141 runners
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Zachariah's Acres Fall Run, Walk & RollOconomowoc, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~75 runners
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Minocqua "No Frills" MarathonMinocqua, WI Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathon10K5K ~64 runners
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Gandy Dancer MarathonLuck, WI Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathon10K5K0.5 Miles ~60 runners
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Black River Trail ClassicMillston, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced85K50K25k10k ~47 runners
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#LetThemLive Domestic Violence Awareness 5KMilwaukee, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K Run/Walk
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All-Abilities StrollBlack River Falls, WI Usually held in September · next date not announced1.3 Miles
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America 250 Freedom Run/WalkJanesville, WI Usually held in October · next date not announced2 Miles5K10K
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Apple Fest Run/WalkGays Mills, WI Usually held in September · next date not announced2 Miles5 Miles440 Yards
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Wisconsin: common questions
- How many races are there in Wisconsin?
- RaceRove currently lists 184 upcoming races in Wisconsin with a confirmed date, plus 238 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Wisconsin cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Milwaukee (22), Madison (10), Oconomowoc (9), Green Bay (6) and Waukesha (5).
- When is race season in Wisconsin?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (47), October (19) and May (18).
- What is the biggest race in Wisconsin?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Wisconsin is the Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk, with about 22,275 runners across all of its distances.
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