10 running and walking events in La Crosse, Wisconsin

2026 brings in our 12th year of our 5K Honor Run/Walk and 10K Road Race - the only Road Race in La Crosse County - to honor those we may have lost to addiction, who are struggling in active addiction or those that are thriving in recovery!

All of us have been touched in some way by addiction. Some in their pain still trapped in the addiction cycle, others working through stages of recovery, loved ones impacted by the effects of substance use and addictions, and those who are celebrating recovery.

Recovery from substance use and the cycle of addiction is achievable. This run celebrates the real possibility of living a full and wholesome life free from the addiction cycle and its destructive effects; restoration of body-mind-soul and healed relationships with a hope for a bright future.

Home Run for Recovery’s objectives: 1) raise awareness of what addiction is; 2) raise awareness of the Coulee Recovery Center and the resource that the agency can provide; and 3) raise funds to provide recovery support and relapse prevention programming.

Home Run for Recovery will be a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Road Race and Little Leaguer's race around the bases (for young kids) or around the warning track (older kids) of the Logger's Baseball Stadium.

A unique trait of this race is that all races will lead off at home plate of the Logger's Stadium, Copeland Park, La Crosse, WI. As you return "Home" the crowd can watch you cross the finish line (or slide into home plate if you so desire) like their favorite Loggers on game day.

Participants in the 10K and 5K will receive a T-shirt with each registration. Stay for the little leaguers races where youth participants will get a prize at the end of the race.

Races will be timed and results will be split into four categories for the top three men and women, who will be provided with an award:

ages 19 and under

20-39

40-59

60 and above

If register by August 14th you will be guaranteed the t-shirt size you registered for.

Come out and support a great cause!

NEW THIS YEAR!!! While the 5K and 10K race is going there will be volunteers with whiffle ball equipment in the outfield ready to play some whiffle ball with any kids hanging out for their race.

Registration is open from Monday, June 1st to Thursday, September 3rd at midnight. Same day registration will be available at an additional cost.

Registration Costs:

10K - $35*

5K - $25*

Little Leaguers Race (ages 11 and below) - FREE, just show up day of event.

*Race day cost will be an additional $5

***Results will be provided on the Home Run Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/homerunforrecovery) and the Home Run page (https://www.couleerecovery.org/home-run) on the Coulee Recovery Center's Website.

Race bibs pick up will be on Friday, September 4th from 4-6pm at Coulee Recovery Center (933 Ferry St. La Crosse, WI) or at Logger Stadium on race day starting at 6:30am, with a hard cut off at 7:45am so the race can begin on time.

Run as a group or on your own! Do you have someone you are running for – create a sign or video and post that to our Facebook page!

Join us for the 27th Annual Maple Leaf Walk Run to help benefit the Y's Food Program.

Our tried and true events include a half marathon, 5 Mile and 5K that start and end in beautiful Riverside Park and run through part of the iconic Oktoberfest parade route. After the race, join us for a sweet treat.

Thank you for choosing the Maple Leaf Walk Run. We look forward to seeing you in September.

Start Times:

Half Marathon: 7:00am (THERE IS A 2 HOUR AND 45 MINUTE TIME CUTOFF DUE TO THE PARADE START!!)

5 Mile: 7:15am

5K: 7:30am

-The Y

Due to the start of the Oktoberfest Parade, there is a 2 hour and 45 minute cutoff for all races. The course will be pulled at 9:45am for the start of the parade. Thank you for your understanding of this unique situation.

Jack's Jog is inspired by a sweet baby boy named Jack and his mom's desire to keep his memory alive. On January 27th, 2020, a routine 20 week ultrasound turned the world upside down for Jack's parents, Brad and Jamie. Expectations that their third baby was perfect and healthy turned into devastation and fear. Their baby was not perfect and healthy. There were several significant findings on the ultrasound indicating that their baby had a life-threatening condition and would need further evaluation.

Four days later, Brad and Jamie spent an entire day at a higher level of care where they met with several specialists, had more in-depth ultrasounds and lab work that would diagnose their baby's condition. Results of the tests would take several days but Brad and Jamie were warned that whatever the result was, it was fatal. Their baby would not survive.

Three days later, Brad and Jamie received a phone call with their baby's diagnosis-triploidy. He had an entire extra set of chromosomes. This was not compatible with life. As most babies with triploidy are miscarried in the first few weeks of pregnancy, doctors had no idea how long Brad and Jamie's baby would survive. There was no way to predict whether he would make it to full term, if he would be born alive, and if so, how long he would live after birth.

On May 11, 2020, at a routine appointment, they heard the words they feared but expected: "there's no heartbeat." Jack was 36 weeks along. Jack was born still on May 12, 2020 at 6:46pm. Jack's parents and two older brothers spent as much time as they could with him and created many memories that they will cherish forever. Since Jack was born, it's been Jamie's mission to ensure that the world knows about her sweet baby boy that never got to come home. His little life matters and even though he is not here, he still has a purpose in this world.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Jack's Jog is a 5k run/walk that will take place at Myrick Park with the intent of honoring and remembering all the babies who were taken from their families too soon. It will be a place for parents, families and friends to find support and a safe place to talk about their babies and share their stories. Jamie wants people to feel comfortable to say their baby's name and know they are not alone in their grief. All of the funds raised at this event will be donated to local hospitals for their pregnancy and infant loss bereavement programs to continue to support families navigating the journey of losing their baby.