
Race Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
La Crosse, WI
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.
Race Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Longsleeve Unisex T-Shirt
Start Location
50 State Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
WI17025DM · Expires 2027 · Maple Leaf Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Median Finish
2:03:49
9:27/mi
Winning Time
1:08:11
5:12/mi
Finishers (2025)
290
States Represented
12 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:51:00
MEDIAN
2:03:49
SLOWER 25%
2:19:00
Start (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
72°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
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