Running Races in Wisconsin — 2026

There are 247 running races in Wisconsin in 2026 across 119 cities. The next upcoming race is the Cauldrons & Cocktails in Janesville on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

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Milwaukee 71 Madison 48 Jefferson 35 Green Bay 34 Oconomowoc 27 Janesville 24 Stevens Point 22 Wausau 18 Whitewater 16 La Crosse 15 Waukesha 13 Sheboygan 13 Kenosha 11 Minocqua 10 Appleton 10 Verona 10 Beloit 10 Lake Geneva 9 Plover 9 Eau Claire 8 Cedarburg 8 Oshkosh 8 Black River Falls 7 Wauwatosa 7 Brookfield 7 West Allis 6 Glendale 6 Burlington 6 Fitchburg 6 De Pere 6

Run Santa Run 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Madison, WI Madison
Road Run Santa Run 5K - ELFRun Santa Run 5K - PENGUINRun Santa Run 5K - SANTA
From $30 Open
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Run Into the New Year

Thu, Dec 31 · Shorewood, WI Shorewood
Road Run Into the New Year 5KRun into the New Year 10KThe Winter Run Series™ - 6 Event Series Registration
From $30 Open Closing Soon
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Big Chill

Sun, Jan 17 · South Milwaukee, WI South Milwaukee
Road Big Chill 5KBig Chill 10KThe Winter Run Series™ - 6 Event Series Registration
From $30 Open Closing Soon
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Samson Stomp

Sun, Jan 17 · Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee
Road 1-Mile Romp for Children2-Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Competitive Run
From $20 Open
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Frosty 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · Waukesha, WI Waukesha
Road 1K Kiddo's RaceWalk - 1.75 miles5K Ruck +1
From $0 Open
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Abominable Snow Race

Sat, Jan 30 · Lake Geneva, WI Lake Geneva
Virtual 2026 VIRTUAL RACE5K | 15+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run10K | 25+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run +7
From $29 Open 100 spots left
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Mt Ashwabay Summit Nordic Race

Sat, Feb 6 · Bayfield, WI Bayfield
3.5k 4th-8th grade (Freestyle: Skate or Classic technique allowed)7k 9th-12th grade (Freestyle: Skate or Classic technique allowed)15k Skate +6
From $10 Open 35 spots left
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Cupid Shuffle

Sun, Feb 14 · Hales Corners, WI Hales Corners
Road Cupid Shuffle 5KCupid Shuffle 10KThe Winter Run Series™ - 6 Event Series Registration
From $30 Open Closing Soon
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Flannelfest

Sat, Feb 27 · Janesville, WI Janesville
Designated Driver VIP TicketDesignated Driver VIP TicketVIP Admission +4
From $20 Open 50 spots left
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ARKTOS

Sat, Feb 27 · Dousman, WI Dousman
Trail 6 Hour - Team ARKTOS6 Hour - Team ARKTOS A.M.6 Hour - Solo ARKTOS A.M. +11
From $50 Open 9 spots left
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Grafton Lucky 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 13 · Grafton, WI Grafton
Road Grafton Lucky 5K Run/Walk presented by The Stillery - GraftonGrafton Lucky 5K Run/Walk - YOUTH - 12 and younger...Grafton Lucky 5K Run/Walk - YOUTH - 12 and younger... +1
From $20 Open
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Luck of the Irish

Sun, Mar 14 · Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee
Road Luck of the Irish 5KLuck of the Irish 5KLuck of the Irish 10K +3
From $30 Open Closing Soon
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Prevea Health Run Away to the Bay

Sat, Apr 10 · Oshkosh, WI Oshkosh
Road Run Away to the Bay: 55 Mile Team Relay EventRun Away to the Bay: 55 Mile Team Relay EventDriver Only Package (Race Shirt, Beverage, and Post-Race Meal) +1
From $20 Open
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Good Soul 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Eau Claire, WI Eau Claire
Virtual GOOD SOUL 5KGOOD SOUL 5KVIRTUAL GOOD SOUL 5K +1
From $40 Open
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Run the Rock

Sun, Apr 25 · Janesville, WI Janesville
Road 2 Mile Family Run/Walk - untimed2 Mile Family Run/Walk - untimedRun the Rock 5K +9
From $10 Open
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