6 running events in Winona, Minnesota

SHIRT ORDER DEADLINE EXTENDED! NOW JANUARY 18TH!

Join us for the 16th annual Women In Business Cabin Fever Scholarship Dash! This year we will again offer a 5k (3.1 miles) event along with a 10k (6.2 miles) event. Your participation supports the Vicki Decker Scholarship Fund, helping individuals pursue further education, and assists with general operating expenses that allow our organization to continue its work throughout the community.

All paid 10k and 5k participants that register on or before January 18th will receive a long-sleeved shirt.

Age discount for all participants 19 and under! 5k - $20 and 10k - $30

Schedule of Events

January 11th - Last day to register with shirt guarantee NOW EXTENDED TO JANUARY 18TH!

February 4th - Online registration closes. No shirt guaranteed for registrations done January 19th - February 7th.

Saturday, February 7th:

7:30 am - Check in and Race Day Registration

8:30 am - 10k Race Start

9:00 am - 5k Race Start

Event Details

PRE AND POST-RACE GATHERING LOCATION - WINONA FAMILY YMCA CLARA BARTON ROOM

The course starts/ends on the bike path across from the Winona Family YMCA. It will be an out and back course on the bike path on East Lake Winona, flat and fast.

10k and 5k awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place in each age division and overall winners. Age divisions include: 19 and under, 20-29,30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

All 10k and 5k participants will receive a long-sleeved t-shirt (with paid pre-registration on or before January 18th).

Online registration closes Wednesday, February 4th. No shirt is guaranteed for any registrations done from January 19th - Feb 7th.

Check our Facebook page on race day for any weather-related announcements.

The Donut Dash 4K run/walk and Mini Donut kids run will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026. Event proceeds support the Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools and its Forging a Future fundraising campaign, benefitting the Industrial Technology Program at WAPS.

The timed 4K (2.5-mile) course is mostly on grass around the scenic property at Winona Senior High School. Age groups are 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+ for both men and women. Top 3 in each age group earn a medal. Special awards for the overall male and female. All participants are guaranteed a race t-shirt if registered by Friday, April 24, with a 4K cost of $25. Early registration is encouraged, because the 4K price increases to $30 on April 25!

The untimed 1K Mini Donut run is FREE for all kids in 4th grade and under. Registration is required. All Mini Donut finishers receive a race medal!

Friday, May 8: Early packet pick-up from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Winona Senior High School concourse.

Saturday, May 9: Packet pick-up and registration between 7:00-7:30 a.m. The 4K begins at 8:00. Mini Donut 9:00. Awards 9:15.

This 5K race is a long-standing fundraiser that brings out lots of folks from the Winona community and beyond to support our mission at Bluffview Montessori School. Join us for a morning of fun and running with prizes, treats, and awards included!

Event details and schedule

The race starts at 8:00AM with the course beginning at Bluffview Montessori. The track goes around the small lake of Winona and back to Bluffview for the finish line. Please arrive early to get all necessary race materials. Waivers also need to be signed for all participants. And don't forget to bring layers in case of rain, cold and/or wind!

Trinona Kids

Perfect intro to the world of triathlons for ages 5 to 15.

For detailed information, course maps, and schedules, click here: Trinona Kids.

Trinona

Experience one of the Midwest's most scenic race courses. Swim beneath the Sugar Loaf peak in Lake Winona, then head out for some country cycling, finishing with a flat, fast run along beautiful Lake Winona and ending at the historic Lake Park bandshell.

In addition to the Olympic and Sprint triathlons, we offer two Olympic and Sprint Aquabike events and a Duathlon.

For detailed information, course maps, and schedules, click here: Trinona.

Age Restrictions

• Participants must reach the age of 18 by 12/31/2026 to participate in the Olympic Triathlon and Olympic Aquabike Distances.

• Participants must reach the age of 13 by 12/31/2026 to participate in the Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike Sprint Distances.

NO DOGS ALLOWED AT TRINONA

Winona City Ordinance 36.03 prohibits dogs on the east half of Lake Park. Since this is where Trinona takes place, we ask that you please leave your pets at home.

USAT Sanctioned Race

Trinona and Trinona Kids follows all rules of the US Center for Safe Sport, including the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. To learn more about these policies, please click here.

Note for Bundles:

If you plan to purchase one-day USA Triathlon (USAT) memberships for each race, you’ll need to grab your membership(s) first on the USAT website, then return to complete your bundle sign-up. Use the below links to purchase your one day memberships.

Trinona

Sprint - https://member.usatriathlon.org/rtav/351733/login?distance_type=short&mode=web&race_type=triathlon

Olympic - https://member.usatriathlon.org/rtav/351733/login?distance_type=intermediate&mode=web&race_type=triathlon

Chisago Lakes

Sprint: https://member.usatriathlon.org/rtav/351742/login?distance_type=short&mode=web&race_type=triathlon

Olympic: https://member.usatriathlon.org/rtav/351742/login?distance_type=intermediate&mode=web&race_type=triathlon

Half-Iron: https://member.usatriathlon.org/rtav/351742/login?distance_type=long&mode=web&race_type=triathlon