43rd Annual Milton Optimist Independence Day 10K Run/5K Walk/1 Mile Run

Please note that we will not be offering paper registration for the Rascal Run this year. All participants must register online, for day of registration. Please come prepared.

A QR code will be provided at the registration table. If you want to pay cash the day of, you still need to register online. Volunteers can assist you with the process.

Join us for Edgerton's longest-held fun run as we celebrate our heritage and run to support Edgerton’s Cross Country Team!

The Edgerton Rascal Run will be held Saturday, July 18th, 2026, at 8 am, featuring a 5k run/walk throughout the town and a 1-mile run/walk. ALL AGES AND ACTIVITY LEVELS are welcome and highly encouraged to join!

Timing is provided by It’s Race Time, Inc.

MUST BE REGISTERED BY JUNE 26TH TO RECEIVE a T-shirt and medal

Registering after June 26th does not guarantee a t-shirt or medal. Be sure to register by June 26th to lock in the best rates! Prices for each event will increase after this date. Day-of Registration will still be available!

Location

Edgerton's Racetrack Park,

598 Stoughton Road, Edgerton, Wi

Time

6:30–7:30am: check-in & event-day registration

8:00am: 5k run/walk and 1-mile run/walk start

Events

5k Run/Walk - 1-mile run/walk

Complimentary refreshments and post-race fuel will be provided.

Awards

Awards will be given as follows:

5K - Top M/F Overall, Top 1 M/F in: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

1M - Top 1 M/F in: 4 and under, 5-9, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6580239540

1-Mile run: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6159558916

****PLEASE NOTE ***** This race does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you register for the event, you agree to the no-refund and no-deferral policy before submitting your online registration. This policy includes those who experience illness, injury, or other conditions that may prevent them from participating in the event.

REGISTER HERE

Skelly's Donut Dash for the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin

Saturday, August 1st at 8am

Do you like running? Do you like running so you can eat donuts at the finish line? What about running with your dog, then eating donuts, AND supporting a great local organization?

For the second year, we are partnering with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin to bring a 5k and 1 mile run/walk to the farm on Saturday, August 1st. Race time is at 8am (registration opens at 7am). Run or walk our 5k route through the sunflower field, on nearby roads, and around our strawberry beds. The 1-mile route goes around our fields and through our first 2 loops of our sunflower field. Don't forget to bring your dog with!

This race will be unlike anything you've done before, because you get to run through our 6-acre sunflower field! This field has over 30 different varieties of sunflowers in it!

All race participants will receive a bib number with time tracking (brought to you by Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling), admission to our sunflower field, and an apple cider donuts at the finish line.

Skelly's will be donating a large portion of each ticket to the Humane Society PLUS any extra field admissions that day we will also be donating $1 per ticket! If you don't want to race, come visit the field and support the Humane Society that way!

Welcome to Casual Hikers!

We're excited to bring our 10K event to the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit this year! The advanced trails and the endurance needed for a 10K make this more than your average hike. We're supporting the Salvation Army with your donations for this run.

Join us on Saturday, August 1st, 9am CST for an exciting walk/run event that features the green and scenic views of Kettle Moraine State Forest in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Registration includes water refill stations and trail-friendly snacks before and after the run. This is a cup-less event, so bring your own bottle or hydration gear.

Casual Hikers was formed to enable people to explore nature and experience new places, while forming lasting connections. We plan fun, no-fuss adventures across the world, from the peaks of the Rockies, to the dunes of Indiana, and the winding trails in the Smokies, our trips are built for real explorers—whether you're a seasoned trekker or just want to escape the city for a weekend.

Learn more about us:

https://www.casual-hikers.com/home

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/casual.hikers/

Discount code: subscribe to our Instagram page and let us know via the form on the bottom of this page to receive your 10% discount code.

Casual Hikers 10k Walk/Run 🌳🏃🚶‍♀️🌳

Date

August 1, 2026

9:00am

Start/End Location

Nordic Skiing and Hiking Trails

N9084 Co Rd H, Whitewater, WI 53190

Google Maps Location

Fees

$40 - Through July 3

$50 - July 4 to Aug 1

$10 - T-Shirt (polo or round neck)

Course Description

Nordic Trail System - combination of Blue and Green Trails, totaling 6.3mi (10.2km). The race path will start and end at the Nordic trailhead parking lot, going in the clockwise direction. Organizers from Casual Hikers will be present to register participants, and offer snacks and water at no additional cost.

See Trail Map (overlaid in red).

Check-In

Participants should park in the Nordic Trail lot and check in at the organizers' tent. Water refills and refreshments will be available at the tent as well. Once checked in, the walk/run will start adjacent to the tent.

Park Entrance Fees

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources charge a park entrance fee. A day-pass for August 1st can be purchased for a discounted rate during registration. You will be given your pass during check-in on race day. Please place the sticker on your car's dashboard before heading out on the trail. Park rangers will patrol the lot to check for stickers.

Charity

Twenty five percent (25%) of all donations will be sent to The Salvation Army.

T-Shirts

Half-sleeve Dri-FIT shirts (polo and round neck) will be available for purchase, for $10 each.

Refreshments

Water refills and trail snacks will be available at no cost. We believe in protecting the environment, so this is a cup-less event! Bring your own bottle and/or water pack.

PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN and ON-SITE REGISTRATION BEGINS at 6:45 AM.

Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026 for the sixth annual Race for a Place to Call Home to benefit Project 16:49. The event takes place in Janesville’s beautiful Riverside Park - the start / finish line is located at the North Pavilion. Registration / check-in is from 6:45 to 7:15 AM. The first runners will start the course at 7:30 AM; walkers will begin after all runners are on the course. The event will be held rain or shine!

Professional chipped timing will be provided for all runners. The 5K course is flat and fast - a great opportunity to set a new PR. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the men's and women's 5K and 10K timed events, along with other prizes for age group winners.

The 10K map can be found below under "Map My Run/View Course Map." The 5K map can be viewed here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5642414011

All registrants receive running bibs, t-shirts, finisher medallions & lanyard, plus a fun swag bag. Register before August 1st to guarantee your race t-shirt size.

Project 16:49 is a local non-profit organization serving Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth in area high schools and the community. Project 16:49 provides basic needs assistance and case management, and operates two transitional living homes where residents have the time, space and support to address their situations as they begin to heal, learn key life skills, increase their self-sufficiency, and prepare for independent living while completing their high school education and/or working. Your participation directly benefits our youth by providing life-changing support and opportunities. Find out more at: https://project1649.org/

Join us for the annual Janesville Kids Triathlon!

Kids ages 7-12 years of age are invited to swim, bike and run to the finish line.

DISTANCES

40 meter pool swim (80 meters for ages 11-12)

2.5 mile bike ride

0.5 mile run

This race is the perfect event for a kids first triathlon experience.

This event is NOT structured as a highly competitive race, however awards will be given to the fastest in each age group.

This is a chance to celebrate health & fitness, encourage self confidence and most of all have fun while being active.

Registration will be capped at 150 athletes.

Participants must register online by end of day on August 21st.

Please contact the Janesville Parks & Rec office for questions.

Race The Gator Fun Run (ages 2-6)

Do you have children younger than 7 and want in on race day action?

Sign up for the Race the Gator Fun Run in the spirit of Rockport Pool's mascot, Goggles the Gator!

This short race is for children 2-6 years old running the final stretch of the triathlon course. Parents and strollers welcome.

The race starts at 8:45am.

No need to register ahead of time, but racers who do, and pay a $20 add on fee will receive a shirt & finisher medal.

TRANSITION AREA CHECK-IN TIMES

The check-in times for the transition area (where participants keep their bicycles and gear) are as follows:

7:30am to 8:30am

Note: Children should arrive to the transition area at least 30 minutes prior to their start time.

PERKS

Each participant will receive a souvenir event t-shirt & professional race timing

All racers registered on or before August 14th will receive a shirt upon check in.

Any racers registered after August 14th will be able to pick up their shirt from the Recreation office after race day.

TRANSITION CLINIC & Q&A

Friday 5:30pm-7pm at Rockport Pool

Sometimes switching from swimming to biking and biking to running can be confusing. What do you do with your bike? How do you put on shoes?

These questions and more will be answered during our Transition Clinic Q&A. Attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged and FREE (courtesy of Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling).

The Transition Clinic will be held during Packet Pick Up from 5:30-6:30pm and the Q&A will be held after Packet Pick Up from 6:30-7pm.

Racers are free to attend both or just one.

Please bring your gear including your bike, helmet, swim suit, shoes and whatever else you have.

You will be able to get in the pool, ride through the course, and run the path.

AWARDS

Medals given to the top 3 finishers in each age group

Packet Pick-Up

Friday, August 21st 5:30pm-6:30pm at Peace Park Pavilion

Saturday, August 22nd 7:30am-8:30am at Peace Park Pavilion

RULES

One parent per child may assist with transition area setup. No additional children or parents will be allowed in the transition area.

We will have volunteers to assist with transition area set up as well as swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions for all ages.

Parents are discouraged from walking/running along the bike and run courses along side their children.

Instead, they are encouraged to find a stationary location to take pictures and encourage their children.

If our minimum athletes of 50 is not reached by August 4th then the event will be cancelled.

Late registration and race day registration will not be allowed.