Badger Challenge
When is Badger Challenge?
Badger Challenge takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Madison, WI.
What distances does Badger Challenge offer?
Badger Challenge offers 11 events: Global Walker, 5K Walk, 5K Run, 5K Route, Half Marathon, 25K Route, 50K Route, 100 Mile Route, 100K Route, Global Runner, Global Biker.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Walker | 5.0 km | $45.00 | Register |
| 5K Walk | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K Run | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K Route | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| 25K Route | 25.0 km | $50.00 | Register |
| 50K Route | 50.0 km | $60.00 | Register |
| 100 Mile Route | 100.0 mi | $95.00 | Register |
| 100K Route | 100.0 km | $90.00 | Register |
| Global Runner | — | $45.00 | Register |
| Global Biker | — | $45.00 | Register |
How much does Badger Challenge cost?
Registration for Badger Challenge starts at $115.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Badger Challenge held?
Badger Challenge is held in Madison, WI at UW Health Eastpark Medical Center.
About 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 mission is simple - to increase cure rates and reduce the burden of cancer for future generations. 100% of all participant raised funds will go to support this mission. Join us and help write the story that ends cancer.
Event Weekend Schedule
Packet Pick Up Times:
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Friday, September 25, 2026
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Saturday September 26, 2026
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd
Madison, WI US 53718
*follow event day parking
Event Start Times:
- 100 Mile Bike: 7:00AM
- 100K Bike: 7:30AM
- Half Marathon: 8:15AM
- 50K Bike: 8:45AM
- 25K Bike: 9:00AM
- 5K Bike: 12:00PM
- 5K Run: 12:30PM
- 5K Walk: 12:45PM
Morning beverages and light refreshments will be available 6:00AM - 10:30AM near packet pickup and registration.
Post Event Party:
- Post-event meal: 9:00AM - 11:00AM (runners only), 11:00AM - 6:00 PM (all)
Kids Zone Activities
- Face Painting: 10:30AM - 2:30PM
- Balloon Animals: 10:30AM - 2:30PM
- Bucky Badger: 12:30PM - 1:30PM
*all times subject to change
Participant Shirt & Finisher Medal
2026 Designs Coming Soon!
Packet Pick Up
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Friday, September 25, 2026
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Saturday September 26, 2026
Location & Time Coming Soon.....
Sunday, September 27, 2026
UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd
Madison, WI US 53718
*follow event day parking