3 running events in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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Sturgeon Bay
3 events in Sturgeon Bay-
Sun, May 24, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Both the 10k and 2-mile races start and finish at Lakeside Park located on beautiful Lake Michigan. With a quick and scenic course, this race is perfect for the competitive runner as well as walkers, leisurely joggers, families, and kids. The 10k race treks along Lake Shore Rd to the turnaround point at the waters of Clark Lake and returns along N Cave Point Dr. The 2-mile event is an out and back course along Highway 57 and Lake Shore Rd.
Enjoy the quiet, serene beauty of Jacksonport on either route you choose to take!
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Celebrate the 17th Annual Crossroads Trail Run!
Door County’s first trail run invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to choose a 2K, 5K, or 10K route at Crossroads at Big Creek Nature Preserve on June 13, 2026. Chip timing will support staggered starts by distance, with the 10K beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 5K approximately ten minutes later, and the 2K shortly after that. The awards ceremony will begin around 9:45 am.
Packet pick-up is Wednesday, June 10 – Thursday, June 11 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Friday, June 12 from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, and Saturday, June 13 from 6:30 - 7:30 am at the Collins Learning Center. To reserve your t-shirt, registration must be made by May 12, 2026. Participants who register after May 12, 2026, may opt to choose from a selection of previous year's race shirts.
All proceeds benefit Crossroads at Big Creek.
Highlights
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Three course options: 2k, 5k, and 10k
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All participants receive a native tree, courtesy of Evergreen Nursery and post-race snacks.
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Chip-timed results for all participants, and individual awards
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Proceeds from the Crossroads Trail Run directly support Crossroads' mission to inspire environmental stewardship in learners of all ages and from all backgrounds through education, research, restoration and outdoor experiences.
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The Crossroads Trail Run promotes wellness & healthy living, multi-generational recreation, and increases awareness of ‘green’ living in our community.
Our Mission
Crossroads at Big Creek inspires stewardship of the environment through education, research, and outdoor experiences.
Check In and Registration
Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at Collins Learning Center
Friday, June 12 from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm at Collins Learning Center
Saturday, June 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 am at Collins Learning Center
Bikes, Spikes & Dogs
Bikes, shoes with spikes, and dogs are not allowed on the course during the race. As always, dogs are allowed on the property but must always be on a leash.
Aid Stations
There will be two water stations on the 5k route. There will be three water stations on the 10k route.
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Thu, Oct 01, 2026 at 10:30 AMSee full details
Awesome Autumn run in beautiful Potawatomi State Park, Door County, WI Celebrating 37 years of Run Wild.
Take the challenge and run up tower hill in the featured 10K race. Both the 5K and 10K are run on tree-lined park roads closed to traffic in scenic Potawatomi State Park. Park entrance fee is waived on the day of the race until 11:00 a.m. T-shirts can be picked up at packet pick-up. All proceeds raised go to support the Friends of Potawatomi State Park projects in the park.
Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each 10-year age division. Awards will not be mailed, must be picked up on the day of the race. There will be a gun start and chip timed finish. Packet pick-up is at Bay Shore Outfitters, 59 N. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay on Friday, October 9th from 2-6 PM or day of starting at 7:30 a.m. at the event. Long sleeve T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by September 19th. If you register after September 19th you are not guaranteed a T--shirt but we order extras and may have enough for all.
Pre-registration fees go up on September 20th, 2026. Online registration closes at 9:00PM on October 7th, 2026. You can still register in person at packet pick-up or the day of the run at the event.
The 5K and 10K races both have a gun start promptly at 9:30 a.m. October 10th, 2026. A 1/3 mile Smokey Bear run will be held at approximately 10:30 for ages 2-10. Please wear your bib in front and keep visible for our timers and volunteers at intersections. If you need to change events, we need to know ASAP as results are greatly affected.
We have road closures at 9:15 a.m. In order to make it to the starting line on time, please arrive at the park by 8:30 a.m.
For the safety of runners and volunteers, this is a NO PET event. Thank you for your understanding.
Run Wild is part of the Run Door County running series. See rundoorcounty.com for more info.
Go to runwild.org for more information.
For questions please use our email address: [email protected]