La Crosse Marathon

MAY

2

2026

Run from Sparta to La Crosse on river trails through classic Wisconsin towns, finishing at Riverside Park. This event supports the local community, with over $30,000 donated annually.

Sat 2 May 2026

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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Events

The Festival Foods La Crosse Marathon event offers three distances.

Festival Foods La Crosse Marathon
Festival Foods La Crosse Half Marathon
Festival Foods La Crosse 5k

Course

The course follows scenic and remote river trails in the driftless region. The route runs from Sparta to La Crosse, passing through classic rural Wisconsin towns. The finish is at Riverside Park in downtown La Crosse.

Organization

The event is hosted by the River City Running Club (RCRC), a local non-profit organization. Through participant and sponsor contributions, the La Crosse Marathon donates over $30,000 back into the community each year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Festival Foods la Crosse 5k

Festival Foods la Crosse Marathon

Festival Foods la Crosse Half Marathon