YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run

Saturday, September 26, 2026 • La Crosse, WI
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When is YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run?

YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in La Crosse, WI.

What distances does YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run offer?

YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run offers 7 events: Kids Maple Mile, 5K, Virtual 5K, 5 Mile, Virtual 5 Mile, Half Marathon, Virtual Half Marathon.

Event Distance Price
Kids Maple Mile 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
5K 3.1 mi $30.00 Register
Virtual 5K 3.1 mi $30.00 Register
5 Mile 5.0 mi $45.00 Register
Virtual 5 Mile 5.0 mi $45.00 Register
Half Marathon 13.1 mi $60.00 Register
Virtual Half Marathon 13.1 mi $60.00 Register

How much does YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run cost?

Registration for YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run held?

YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run is held in La Crosse, WI at 50 State Street.

About YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run

Join us for the 27th Annual Maple Leaf Walk Run to help benefit the Y's Food Program. 

Our tried and true events include a half marathon, 5 Mile and 5K that start and end in beautiful Riverside Park and run through part of the iconic Oktoberfest parade route. After the race, join us for a sweet treat.

Thank you for choosing the Maple Leaf Walk Run. We look forward to seeing you in September.

Start Times:
Half Marathon: 7:00am (THERE IS A 2 HOUR AND 45 MINUTE TIME CUTOFF DUE TO THE PARADE START!!)
5 Mile: 7:15am
5K: 7:30am

-The Y

 

Due to the start of the Oktoberfest Parade, there is a 2 hour and 45 minute cutoff for all races. The course will be pulled at 9:45am for the start of the parade. Thank you for your understanding of this unique situation.

Start Times

Half Marathon: 7am

5 Mile: 7:15am

5K: 7:30am

Kids Race: 9am

Race Courses and Start Times

Click HERE for Half Marathon Course

Click HERE for 5 Mile Course

Click HERE for 5k Course

 

Start Times:
Half Marathon: 7:00am
5 Mile: 7:15am
5K: 7:30am

Packet Pickup

Dahl Family YMCA

1140 Main St
La Crosse, WI 54601

Friday, September 25th
10:00am-5:30pm

Riverside Park

Saturday, September 26th
Pick up your packet between 6:30am- Race time

T-Shirts

*Size is NOT guaranteed if you register after September 12th.

More info to come.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy

Due to the large amount of advanced preparation that goes into the event, we cannot refund your registration or transfer it to a new participant. If you are unable to attend the event, your registration will help pay for the supplies and event proceeds will benefit the La Crosse Area Family YMCA Annual Campaign.

SPONSORS

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:

Swag & Giveaways

Kids Maple Mile: T-Shirt
5K: Longsleeve Unisex T-Shirt
Virtual 5K: Longsleeve Unisex T-Shirt
5 Mile: Longsleeve Unisex T-Shirt
Virtual 5 Mile: Longsleeve Unisex T-Shirt
Half Marathon: Longsleeve Unisex T-Shirt
Virtual Half Marathon: Longsleeve Unisex T-Shirt
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