4 running events in Onalaska, Wisconsin

Calling all children AGES 3-12 who want to stay fit this summer and give it a "tri" at the annual Kids Tri.

Ages 9-12: Advanced

Swim 100 yards (4 lengths). Bike 1.1 miles. Run 1/2 mile

Ages 7-8: Sprint

Swim 50 yards (2 lengths). Bike 1.1 mile. Run 1/4 mile

Ages 5-6: Beginner

Swim 25 yards (1 length). Bike 1/2 mile. Run .2 miles

Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint

Swim 20 yards (family pool along the wall). Bike 1/4 mile. Run .1 miles

For the 3-4 age group: 1 parent/caregiver is allowed in the pool with the child

For all age groups: Flotation devices are welcome to be used during the swim portion. Lifeguards will also be present and available to help.

Ages 7-12 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47063446

Ages 5-6 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755625

Ages 3-4 bike course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51755678

$25 through June 30

$30 through July 11

Children will have the opportunity to swim in the pool, bike down Mason Street and run across fields behind the Y in this beginner-friendly event. All of the proceeds from the event directly support the Y’s Annual Campaign. The Annual Campaign helps support several programs at our local YMCA including our Financial Assistance Program that helps subsidize Y membership and program costs for people in our community, our food program that helps serve an average of 700 meals each week to kids in our community, and our LIVESTRONG program that helps over 100 cancer survivors annually regain their strength and confidence after treatment.

The exact start time of the race will depend on age groups and registration numbers. No two age groups will be in the transition area or pool area at the same time to eliminate crowds. We will email out the exact start times and the timeline for each age group the week of the race. Here are tentative start times by age group:

Ages 9-12: Advanced

The transition area opens around 7:30 am. The race starts around 8:00 am and the transition area will re-open around 8:30 am

Ages 7-8: Sprint

The transition area opens around 8:30 am. The race starts around 8:45 am and the transition area will re-open 9:30 am

Ages 5-6: Beginner

The transition area opens around 9:30 am. The race starts around 9:45 am and the transition area will re-open 10:30 am

Ages 3-4: Tiny Sprint

The transition area opens around 10:30 am. The race starts around 10:40 am and the transition area will re-open 11:00 am

To see maps and additional route directions, visit https://www.minidonutfoundation.com/race-details

The 11th annual Mini Donut Half Marathon has 13.1 miles of the area’s most spectacular views! The start line for the half will be at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Riders Club Road in Onalaska, WI, (just past the Omni Center and near the Onalaska YMCA). After the start, runners will then follow the Great River State Trail to 1.4 miles past Lytle's Landing and then turn around and run back to Lytle's Landing turning right and onto County Road Z and then follow the roads to finish at Swarthout Park on Brice's Prairie. This is a timed event. ALL finishers wearing a race bib will receive a medal, awesome race swag, and donuts at the finish line. There are additional prizes & trophies for individual age division winners.

The 5K Honor Walk/Run will begin at Swarthout Park on Brice's Prairie near the finish line of the half marathon. The route will head south on County Road ZB, left onto the trails of the US Fish and Wildlife trails and follow the Main Trail to the South Loop and back to County Road ZB and back to the start line which is also the finish line. The 5K is a timed event. ALL finishers of the 5K wearing a race bib will receive a medal and a high quality technical event shirt. There is an additional prize for best overall male and female time.

Click here for more information on the 5k Walk/Run.

This is a family-oriented event for all ages and the course is mostly flat with one small incline near the finish line. There is a 5K course for runners/walkers and a 1 Mile course for both runners and walkers. Each race starts and ends at St. Patrick School and each event will be timed. Trophies will be awarded to the first-place finishers for the male and female runners in each race. Medals will be awarded to first-, second-, and third-place finishers in each age category for both male and female participants. The event is set to begin at 8 am on October 4, 2025. All funds raised will go towards the building fund for St. Patrick Grade School.

Packet Pickup

Race packet

The race packet will include your t-shirt, bib number (if you registered to run) and a few other items. Your registration form will be stapled to your packet.

Before race day

Thursday and Friday (Oct. 2-3) the race packets will be available for pick up at the St. Patrick School office (entrance C) between the hours of 8 am and 3:30 pm. The packets will be located on the tables outside the school office. The school address is 127 11th Ave North.

On race day

The pre-registered table will be open from 7:00 am to 7:50 am on Saturday for packet pickup. The pre-registered table will be located in the school lower parking lot (on 11th Ave) outside of the St. Patrick School Parish Center/Gymnasium. If it is raining, enter the Gymnasium.

Race Info

Register online or return the flyer to the St. Patrick School office or Parish Office. Register by September 15th for a guaranteed t-shirt!

Start time

Runners and Walkers will start at 8:00 am.