Events in Janesville, Wisconsin | 2026-2027

Flannelfest [runsignup.com]
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Description

Downtown Janesville Inc presents Flannelfest, a premier winter beer festival. Featuring craft beer tasting, games, food vendors, and a homebrew competition.

Come join us in celebrating Flannelfest in...

Downtown Janesville Inc presents Flannelfest, a premier winter beer festival. Featuring craft beer tasting, games, food vendors, and a homebrew competition.

Come join us in celebrating Flannelfest in Downtown Janesville! Enjoy craft and home brew sampling, unlimited games, activities, and music.

This outdoor winter event offers sampling of over 40 craft beers and over 50 home brew beers, plus unlimited game play and a commemorative tasting mug on a lanyard. Games include the Lazy Man Run, Axe Throwing, Giant Pong, Putter Ball, Tug-of-War, Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Sack Races, and classic Corn Hole.

VIP admission adds access to a beer tent with snacks and and an exclusive beer sampling, faster check in, and more. Food vendors will be on site (additional cost).

Celebrate responsibly by arranging a designated driver or ride share service if you plan on drinking at the event. Designated Drivers are welcome on the event grounds and can purchase food and soda from the food trucks. No alcohol will be served to anyone without an event wristband.

Be sure to wear your flannel!

*All tickets are not refundable or returnable

BRING YOUR PHOTO I.D. TO THE EVENT – MUST BE 21 TO PARTICIPATE

Run
69 S River St, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53548, United States
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Janesville Shamrock 5K & 10K Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Description

Registration includes a FREE T-Shirt & FREE Drink Ticket.

Finisher Medals are limited to the first 300 finishers.

Beer Tent w/ Bands Following Run/Walk

O'Riley & Conway's Irish Pub & Velocity...

Registration includes a FREE T-Shirt & FREE Drink Ticket.

Finisher Medals are limited to the first 300 finishers.

Beer Tent w/ Bands Following Run/Walk

O'Riley & Conway's Irish Pub & Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling are doing it again!

The Shamrock Shuffle benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Janesville! Come out for a great time, and to support a good cause.

There will be 5K and 10K runs and a 1 mile family walk.

Registration Includes a T-shirt & 1 FREE Drink Ticket

Please be sure to click on the T-shirt option when you checkout to select your size!

T-Shirt options disappear after 2/28 as we cannot guarantee them after that date.

We will be ordering extras so make sure you stop by after the race to grab yours.

Pre-registered participants prior to 2/28 will be given their t-shirts at check-in.

PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS

Friday Packet Pickup Option at the Boys & Girls Club of Janesville 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Race day registration & check-in will be available at O'Riley & Conway's from 9:30am - 10:15am.

ROUTES

1 Mile Family Walk: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4829218207

5K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4829198878

10K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4213197373

Professional Race Timing provided by Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling

100% of proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of Janesville.

1 Miles 5k 10k Cycling Run Walk
214 W Milwaukee St, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53546, United States
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Stride 4 Shelter: Benefiting Housing 4 Our Vets [runsignup.com]
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Description

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 10 at 4:00 PM. SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN SATURDAY at 8:00 AM.

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 for our fourth annual 5K event to benefit RVCP's...

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 10 at 4:00 PM. SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN SATURDAY at 8:00 AM.

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 for our fourth annual 5K event to benefit RVCP's Housing 4 Our Vets. The event takes place in Janesville’s scenic Riverside Park - the start & finish line is located at the North Pavilion. Registration & check-in is from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM. The first runners will start the course at 10:00 AM; walkers will begin after all runners are on the course. This event will be held rain or shine!

Professional timing will be provided by Race Day Events (RDE) for all runners. Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the men's, women's and youth divisions.

The 5K map can be viewed here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5821771747/

All registrants receive running bibs, t-shirts and finisher medallions with lanyard. Register before March 20th to guarantee your race t-shirt size.

Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. (RVCP Inc.) is a private, non-profit agency that has been providing services in Rock County since 1971. Housing 4 Our Vets, a transitional housing program catering specifically to homeless male veterans, is situated on the Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. campus. Established in 2011, this initiative has been steadfast in its mission to provide a stable and nurturing environment for veterans in need. Serving veterans in both Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, Housing 4 Our Vets partners with the Madison VA Hospital to extend its reach and impact. Accommodating up to 48 veterans, Housing 4 Our Vets offers a comprehensive support system for up to 24 months. This encompasses not only housing but also utilities (including cable and wireless internet), transportation options, three nutritious meals daily, and personalized case management tailored to each veteran's unique circumstances. The facility is equipped with everything essential for day-to-day

living, ensuring a holistic approach to rehabilitation. In addition to these vital services, Housing 4 Our Vets prioritizes the well-being of its residents by organizing monthly pro-social activities, creating a sense of community and engagement. Group therapy sessions are available, focusing on substance use recovery and essential life skills. Your participation directly benefits all of those in the community who have sacrificed for this country. Find out more at: https://www.housing4ourvets.org/ .

1 Miles 3.1 Miles Run Walk
Janesville, Wisconsin, 53548, United States
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Run the Rock [runsignup.com]
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Description
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL RUN THE ROCK MARATHON

All proceeds will be donated to the Isaac Strong Foundation to help children currently fighting cancer.

All participants will receive a commemorative...
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL RUN THE ROCK MARATHON

All proceeds will be donated to the Isaac Strong Foundation to help children currently fighting cancer.

All participants will receive a commemorative event shirt & finisher medal.

Shirts guaranteed until 4/6/26

Professional race timing provided by Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling

Start Times

Full Marathon 7am start

1/2 Marathon 7:15am start

5K & 10K 8am start

Isaac's Super Dash & 2 Mile Family Run/Walk 8:15am start

Race Cutoff Time is 12:30pm

ROUTE INFORMATION

You'll begin your race in beautiful downtown Janesville on Festival Street.

Routes can be found at the below locations

Half Marathon Route

Full Marathon Route

10K Route

5K Route

Packet Pick-Up

Saturday 12 pm - 3 pm

Jaysen Jorgensen State Farm Insurance Agency

1341 N. Wright Rd.

Janesville, WI 53546

Available Parking
- State Farm Parking Lot
- Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling Parking Lot
- Along Street on both sides
Sunday 6 am - 8 am (at the Start/Finish Line)

Downtown Janesville Festival Street

69 S. River

Janesville, WI 53548

Event Day Public Parking Lots

(click a listing below to view a Google Map. The start line is on S River in front of the YMCA)

W Milwaukee St/N Jackson St Public Parking Lot

S Franklin & W Milwaukee St Public Parking Lot

City Hall Parking Lot

Dodge St Public Parking Lot

South High Street Public Parking Lot

S Main St Public Parking Lot

Main St/Wall St Public Parking Lot

Parker & Wall Public Parking Garage

E Wall St South Public Parking Lot

E Wall St East Public Parking Lot

E Wall St North Public Parking Lot

W Holmes St Public Parking Lot

Aid Stations

Full Route:

It's A Keeper Bait & Tackle (Mile 2), Ice Age Trail/Main St (Mile 6.5 & 24.5), Palmer Park (Mile 8/23.5), S Wuthering Hills/Ruger (Optimist Park) (Mile 10.5 & 20.5)

Ice Age Trail/Randolph Rd (Mile 13/18.5) & Rotamer Rd/Wright Rd (Mile 15.5)

Half Route:

Ice Age Trail/Main St (Mile 1.5 & 11.5), Palmer Park (Mile 2.5 & 10.5) & S Wuthering Hills/Ruger (Optimist Park) (Mile 5.5 & 7.5)

10 K Route:

Ice Age Trail/Main St (Mile 1.5 & 4.5) & Palmer Park (Mile 2.5 & 3.5)

5K Route:

Ice Age Trail/Main St (Mile 1.5 turnaround)

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 male & female finishers in each distance.

Awards will take place at Festival Street at the start/finish line
- 5K Awards at 9 am
- 10K Awards at 9:30 am
- Half Marathon Awards at 10 am
- Full Marathon Awards at 11 am
2 Miles 5k 10k 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Cycling Run Trail Walk
69 S River St, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53548, United States
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Dash with a Splash [runsignup.com]
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Description
Ending Homelessness Together!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Dash with a Splash Fundraiser for ECHO

Dash with a Splash funds will benefit Everyone Cooperating to Help Others' (ECHO) housing and homeless...
Ending Homelessness Together!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Dash with a Splash Fundraiser for ECHO

Dash with a Splash funds will benefit Everyone Cooperating to Help Others' (ECHO) housing and homeless programs.

ECHO is a nonprofit, faith-community sponsored charity organization. ECHO is dedicated to meeting housing, food and other basic human needs and addressing the barriers to self-sufficiency. Over the years ECHO has evolved from a food pantry and clothing depot to a full-fledged grass-roots charity organization called upon to help meet temporary housing, food, transportation, and other emergency needs for low-income families in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Event Perks

All finishers will receive
- Custom Event Finisher Medal
- Custom Event Water Bottle
- Professional Event Timing for the 5K Participants provided by Velocity Multi-Sport Timing
Packet Pick-up Details

Saturday, June 27th @ 8 AM at the Start/Finish Line

Palmer Park Pool

2400 Palmer Drive

Janesville, WI US 53545

Routes

click on links below

5K Route

1 Mile Route

Palmer Pool Access

Event Participation includes access to the Palmer Park Pool. You may also purchase a Palmer Park Pool Pass for any non-race participants. This pass is good only until 11am on the day of the event. Cost of the pass is $5 per person.
1 Miles 5k Run
2400 Palmer Drive, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53545, United States
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Skelly's Donut Dash [runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

REGISTER HERE

Skelly's Donut Dash for...

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!

1 Miles 5k Cycling Run Walk
2713 South Hayner Road, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53548, United States
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Race for a Place to Call Home [runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Description

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...

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/

1 Miles 5k 10k Run Walk
Janesville, Wisconsin, 53548, United States
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Janesville Kids Triathlon [runsignup.com]
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Description

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...

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.

3.02 Miles 3.5 Miles Cycling Fun Run Kids Run Swim Triathlon Walk
2801 Rockport Rd, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53548, United States
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Race for Freedom 5K Run/Walk [raceforfreedom.net] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Description

Christ the Rock Church is hosting the 4th annual Race for Freedom 5K run/walk to raise awareness and funds to help end human trafficking both locally and around the world. This is a family-friendly event, so all ages and skill levels welcome to participate. Prizes to top finishers in age/gender categories as well as random drawings, T-shirts and swag bags for each participant.

5k Run Walk
2232 Hermitage Ln, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53546, United States
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Fall into Fall Trail 5k Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Description

Challenging and fun Trail-5k with natural dirt trails, trees, and scenic views.

New this year - Chip timing by Velocity Events Management

Join us for a competitive Run or a casual Walk on the scenic...

Challenging and fun Trail-5k with natural dirt trails, trees, and scenic views.

New this year - Chip timing by Velocity Events Management

Join us for a competitive Run or a casual Walk on the scenic trails.

Stay for the Fall Into Fall Heritage celebration. There will be a band, food trucks, beer, and wine tasting, raffles, and more.

You must be registered by September 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.

No dogs on the course, please.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome elsewhere in the park on a 6' leash. Rule #1, please clean up #2

2.4 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk
Janesville, Wisconsin, 53545, United States
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10 running, walking, and cycling events in Janesville, Wisconsin

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