2 running events in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
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La Crosse County
2 events in La Crosse County-
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
The 6th Annual PARC/RCRC 5K Run/Walk is not a race, more so an activity that includes fun “challenges” and business stops along the route. Think walkathon/fun run meets Amazing Race. The 2026 theme is “History, Scenery, and Fun in West Salem.” All ages are welcome! Registration is required for all participants ages 11 and over. Minors must be accompanied by parents. The cost of registration covers all event food/beverage samples, with the exception of an optional adult beverage. The first 75 registrants will receive a 2026 souvenir personalized PARC 5K glass. This is a nonprofit event, with proceeds as well as additional contributions being donated to the Sara Rose Hougom Foundation.
The event starts and ends at the parking lot of Swarthout Park near beautiful Lake Neshonoc, and goes through the downtown area of West Salem, with local points of interest, unique activity stops, challenges, and food/beverage sample stops along the way. The 5K is not timed, and all challenges/stops are optional. Estimate up to 3 hours if participating in each challenge! Please note that one stop is a pub—anyone under 21 MUST be accompanied by their legal guardian to be in this establishment, and beverages for this optional stop are not included in registration.
Download the “RunGo” app for verbal turn-by-turn instructions as you follow the route! New this year is an optional online Challenge Checklist. A map, written route directions, and Challenge Checklist sheets will be available on the PARC La Crosse Facebook page on 5/2/26. Participants are strongly encouraged to print off the checklists and map/written directions if not using RunGo and/or the online Challenge Checklist, as only a very limited number of hard copies will be available at the event.
Note: In case of inclement weather necessitating cancellation, a gathering will instead be held at Las 3 Fronteras from 11 AM – 12:00 PM, where participants can pick up your personalized PARC souvenir glass and enjoy the food/drink samples that would’ve been included along the route. Please check the PARC La Crosse Facebook page the evening before the event if the forecast is questionable.
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Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Kornfest Fun Run: Dashing Through The Decades!
Get ready to travel through time at the Kornfest Fun Run: Dashing Through The Decades! Join us on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Holmen, WI, for a nostalgic run celebrating the best of every era.
Let's make this a run to remember by celebrating the past and supporting our community's future!
Holmen Knights of Columbus is excited to host the Kornfest Fun Run this year!
Our mission is to render financial aid to members and their families. The Knights of Columbus also offers mutual help and assistance to all who are sick, physically challenged, and needy. The Knights of Columbus promotes social, and intellectual fellowship among members, their families, and communities through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, and public relief work.
Support the Local Holmen and Lacrosse Area!
The Annual Kornfest Run is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Holmen Knights of Columbus, providing help to people in need in the La Crosse, Onalaska, and Holmen Area.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
There will be fun family friendly music along with a few refreshments for runners and walkers.
DRESS TO IMPRESS
Pick your favorite decade—be it the roaring '20s, groovy '70s, or neon '80s—and don your best retro attire. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
GREAT MUSIC
Enjoy music from all decades and free food and water available.
Commemorative T-Shirt
Registered participants will receive an exclusive "Dashing Through The Decades" t-shirt.
Food
Free snacks and water available.
AUTOMATIC TIMING
You'll have a disposable chip attached to your bib that will track your time. All runner times will be available online immediately after you complete your run.
MEDALS AND AWARDS
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place award medals will be given to the overall winners for both male and female for both 2 mile and 10K finishers in the following age categories:
0-13 (10K) 20-29 50-59
0-10, 11-13 (2 Mile) 30-39 60-69
14-19 40-49 70+
Fun prize drawing for kids ages 0-13 that complete the 10K or 2 mile run.
Schedule
7:00 - 7:50 Packet Pickup/Late Registration
8:00 - 10K Start
8:10: 2 Mile Start
8:15: 2 Mile Walkers Start
Awards - Medals will be presented to winners after all participants have returned.
Fees
Everyone receives a t-shirt with their registration (no guarantee of shirt/size on race day, is it on a first come first serve basis). Card payments only the day of the run. No cash.
Age 0-13
$10 - Register online from March 1 to August 16.
Age 14+
$30 - Register online from March 10 to August 9.
$35 - Register online from August 9 to August 16.
$35 - Day of event
COURSE MAPS
Map of 10K Run
Map of 2 Mile Run