Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk
The Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk offers a flat, fast 5K and half marathon in Wisconsin.
Race Date
Jun 13, 2026
Location
Cottage Grove, WI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Location
- Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 1K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 123
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk is a community-focused event held annually in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. This race series, which includes a 5K and a half marathon, is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for runners of all levels.
The course is predominantly flat, making it a potential candidate for personal bests. Participants can expect a straightforward race experience with a focus on community participation. The event typically sees around 123 finishers, drawing participants from approximately 8 states.
Runners receive a T-shirt as part of their registration, and advance online registration is required. The event encourages early packet pickup to ensure a smooth race morning.
Race-provided description
Registration: Participants must register online in advance. All registration will be completed online, there will be no paper registration. Please complete your registration prior to arriving on site.Pickup of your race bib and shirt prior to race day is strongly encouraged. Pickup will take place: Friday at Bakken Park Shelter, 4064 Vilas Road, Cottage Grove, WI 53527T-Shirt Deadline: Register by June 1 to guarantee your event shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Firemen's Park, Cottage Grove, WI, 53527
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~123 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 8 states
winner 1:13:00
typical high 80°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 123 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
123
Median time
2:08:36
Latest turnout
123
States
8
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk?
The Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk is held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk take place?
It takes place in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.
What distances does the Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 1K.
Is the Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk course flat and good for a PR?
The Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk?
HalfRuns has finish records for 123 runners who have completed the Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk.
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