Town of Brighton, Wisconsin · Saturday, June 6, 2026
The Backyard Nonsense is an ultra event held on Saturday, June 6, 2026. It is located at 26313 Burlington Rd in Town of Brighton, Wisconsin.
Walk or run the annual McHenry Lakefront 5K! The Kids Fun Run includes a 50m (ages 3-5) & 100m (ages 6-8) race, so bring out the kids!
Course is chip-timed and USATF certified course. Fee includes t-shirt (while supplies last).
Awards for top overall male & female finisher, along with 1st-3rd place age group male & female finishers. Check-in from 7:00 am - 7:45 am.
Bib/Shirt Pickup - Available Friday from 12 pm - 6 pm at the McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry, or day of the race.
5K Course (all ages) - The course leaves Petersen Park Beach and weaves along the Prairie Trail and through the Lakeland Park neighborhood. Nice, shaded, flat race course!
5K Awards: Award for top overall Male and Female and Medals for Top 3 Male/Female in each category: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc to 70 & over
Kids Fun Run Awards: Medals for Top 3 for 50m and 100m. All participants receive a runner medal.
The Cudahy Classic is one of the Badgerland Striders' Premiere running events of the summer. The race features a cross-country style start leading runners to the Oak Leaf Trail. The ten-mile event is two laps of a mostly flat and fast course, with the shorter five-mile event as a nice complement for those looking for less distance. Enjoy the charm of Sheridan Park as well as the stunning views of Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee.
We are continuing our partnership with the Pompeii Men's Club, another Milwaukee area non-profit group! A tasty, freshly cooked sausage will await you at the finish line. Want more than one? Additional sausages can be purchased at checkout.
New this year, the Cudahy Classic Ten-Mile event is the RRCA state of Wisconsin 10-mile State Championship event. There are awards for the first Female and Male in the Open division, the 40+ division, the 50+ division and the 60+ division. There is also a $50 cash prize for each of these winners. Runners who win these awards will be separated from the age group awards for the Cudahy Classic. All runners who register for the Cudahy Classic Ten-Mile event will be eligible for the RRCA awards.
Also this year we are celebrating the 30th wedding anniversary of the Pete and Mary Wysocki who were married at this race in 1996. Mary and Pete Wysocki are long time Badgerland Strider members who have volunteered at many Strider events and have been Volunteers of the year in the past. So, if you see Pete and Mary on the course, congratulate them on their anniversary.
Race Day: Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7:30am. Sheridan Park Picnic Area #1
Pre Race Registration until midnight on Friday, July 24, 2026
$45 for 5 mile or 10 mile ($5 discount for Badgerland Strider Members given at checkout)
$1 for the kid's run
Race Day Registration: $55 for everyone! Registration available at Sheridan Park (race shirt not guaranteed)
All registration is online. To simplify your pickup, please complete registration prior to arriving on site.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up: 6:30am - 7:25am at the clubhouse near the start/finish line
Please review the Badgerland Striders Race Policies and Guidelines
Course: The five-mile course runs North and South through Sheridan Park and along the Oak Leaf Trail. The ten-mile race completes two loops of the course.
Race Day Schedule:
6:30am - 7:25am - Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration
7:30am - 5 mile and 10 mile combined start
9:45am - 1 miles Kid's Run
*All times are tentative and subject to change
Awards: will be available for pickup as they are posted online
RRCA Championship awards for first M/F in the Open Division, 40+ Division, 50+ Division, & 60+ Division
Top 3 M/F Overall, Top 3 M/F in each age group (19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, … , 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
Aid Stations:
Water and Gatorade at 1.8, 3.8, 5.2, 6.8 and 8.8 miles.
Gatorade is the exclusive sports beverage of the event
The Procrastination Run 🏃♂️⏳
Why do today what you can do... well, right now? Whether you’ve been putting off your training, waiting to sign up, or just need a fun excuse to lace up your running shoes, the Procrastination Run is for you!
This lighthearted, no-pressure event is perfect for runners, walkers, and everyone in between. It's a chance to finally check "go for a run" off your to-do list—no more excuses!
Event Highlights:
Distance Options: 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon
No Stress, Just Fun: Whether you’re racing or strolling, we’re here to celebrate the fact that you finally made it out!
Scenic Course: Enjoy well-marked trails with plenty of shade and beautiful views 🌳👟.
Killer Hill: Because procrastinators love a challenge—just wait until you meet it! 🏔️🔥
Stop putting it off and join us for a run that celebrates the triumph of showing up—no matter how long it took!
Buena Tierra Run Club emerged from a simple revelation. After co-founder Patrick ran through Chicago's Latino Pilsen neighborhood, he knew Milwaukee needed a space where Latino runners could gather, celebrate, and reshape the health narrative in their community. Founded in November 2023, what started with seven people at a first run has grown into a movement of more than 250 runners. Now they gather regularly at Milwaukee's Zócalo Food Park, building a community bound by movement, pride, and the spirit of the Southside. Every run is free and open to all, a chance to inspire the next generation and rep Milwaukee in a way that truly speaks to you.