From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find virtual events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Families and community members can gather in beautiful spring weather to make strides against dyslexia or participate with a virtual option. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the public is invited to join in the Walk for Dyslexia to benefit the Madison Area Children’s Dyslexia Center, which offers free, individualized tutoring for Dane County children who struggle with reading, writing, and spelling. In-person registration will begin at 8:30 am at Brittingham Park (829 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI). The 5K walk/fun run will start at 9:30 am (NEW TIME FOR 2026!). Participants are welcome to run or walk the course. No timing is provided.
Dogs are welcome at Brittingham Park, according to the City of Madison. The City of Madison does require all dogs to be on a leash (leashes must be non-retractable and a maximum of 6 feet long). We kindly request that you respect your fellow event participants and keep a close eye on your dog.
Virtual Option: Invite out-of-town or even out-of-state friends and family to enjoy the fun—without asking them to travel. Run a 5K around your neighborhood, at a local park, or track your steps over a few days to complete a 5K (approximately 6,000 steps make up a 5K) if you’d prefer. We encourage you to send a photo of your adventure to [email protected]. We will be sharing photos on our Facebook page.
ONLINE REGISTRATION AND DONATION FEES: An online registration fee is added to each registration and donation. If you prefer to skip paying the online processing fee, we encourage you to mail in registration or donations. Please download the registration form and mail it by mail before May 1, 2026. Donations are accepted by mail on a continuous basis. If you are tracking donations through a fundraiser, encourage the donor to include a note with your name.
TEAMS: grab your friends, colleagues, and family to form a team! All teams with five or more team members receive a $5 discount on their registration. Discounts will be applied as a refund once your team reaches a minimum of 5 team members. Click through the registration process to start your team. If you are looking for a team that is already created, click the menu above to find it.
Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 14th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride. Join us in person on the official Monona Lake Loop by starting and ending at Olbrich Park on Saturday, June 20th, 2026.
Loop the Lake is more than a bike ride – it’s an opportunity for our community to rally around our lakes! All registered participants* will receive a super-soft event t-shirt, while supplies last (Shirt sizes range from youth small to adult 4XL). Event proceeds will support Clean Lakes Alliance’s work to protect and improve our lakes through on-the-ground projects, educational programs, and water quality monitoring.
REGISTER SIX (6) RIDERS AND RECEIVE 25% OFF! DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECKOUT AFTER ADDING INFORMATION FOR SIX OR MORE RIDERS. Not valid for Virtual Riders or combinable with other discounts.
Registering from out of town and need a place to stay? Check out Discover Monona for all your lodging needs.
*Loop the Lake is a rain or shine event, your registration is considered a donation and is non-refundable
AWI Freedom Run
The Annual AWI Freedom Run is a virtual race being organized by Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation to raise funds for The American Warrior Initiative. You can choose where to run, walk, or bike, whether it be your favorite path or even at home or the gym on a treadmill or elliptical machine. You can do it on your own or with friends! You can even register and use one of our "Ghost Runners" to do the 5k for you.
The American Warrior Initiative is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization that has reached thousands, bringing awareness to the challenges facing the men and women who have served in the military, police force, fire departments, and more. AWI has spearheaded hundreds of Give-Back Initiatives. These amazing heroes have been served through mortgage-free housing, business grants, home upgrades, service dogs, and much more. Every penny that is donated to AWI goes toward these initiatives to honor the recipients.
All profits from this 5K will go to American Warrior Initiative to help raise enough money to fund service dogs for community heroes. A service dog and training can start at a cost of $15,000.00 or more (increasing from there), putting them out of reach for some of the people that need them most. Help us provide this much-needed assistance to the people that risked their lives for our freedom and safety. For more information about The American Warrior Initiative, the help they have provided, and how you can help outside of this 5K, please check out the Youtube link, and website link for American Warrior Initiative listed below.
Registration for this event will open May 25th, 20264 and go through Saturday, July 4th, 2026.
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 8th Annual Madison Gospel 5K, 10K Run/Walk & Health Fair. This event is a wonderful opportunity for individuals and their families to come together, get active, and participate in a community-wide celebration of health and wellness. We would also like to recognize Ainsley’s Angels for their support and partnership. We wear pink to honor those who roll and the angels who push them.
This event is about keeping the faith, keeping the fellowship, keeping the family, and keeping the fitness.
We warmly invite everyone to join us—whether you’re running, walking, rolling, or simply supporting your friends and loved ones. Let’s make this a memorable day by moving our bodies, sharing in positive energy, and encouraging one another in the spirit of community and well-being.
Behold, I (We) will do a new thing. Isaiah 43:19 KJV
Schedule of Events on Saturday, July 11, 2026
The 5K and 10K races will begin at 8:15 am and conclude at 11:00 a.m. Ainsley's Angels will lead the way before the 5K, 10K, and 1-mile run/walk participants start.
The health fair will run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The kids’ race will take place at 10:00 a.m.
There will also be a dance contest and a jump rope contest.
The event will end at noon.
Participant Swag
Participants will receive a fantastic swag bag, which includes a t-shirt and a finisher medal. The t-shirts are available to order through June 19th. We have a limited supply of medals. Medals will be distributed to those who cross the finish line on a first-come, first-served basis.
Virtual in-town participants will be able to pick up their items at packet pick-up on Friday, July 10th, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Out-of-town participants will have their packets mailed to them after race day.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you all on race day!!!!!
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