Race for Open Space - West Bend

OCT

11

2026

Run or walk through the beautiful Fox Hill Nature Preserve this fall. Choose from trail runs, a walk, or a kids' race, all supporting local land conservation. Experience deciduous forests, restored prairies, and scenic glacial moraines.

Sun 11 Oct 2026

West Bend, Wisconsin

Registration

6 miles 3 miles

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Event Overview

The Race for Open Space is a trail event held at the Fox Hill Nature Preserve in West Bend, Wisconsin. It takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The event supports the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF), a local land trust working to conserve natural areas in the region.

Distances

The event offers four distances:

5K trail run
10K trail run
1 Mile Trail Walk
Kiddos 1K

Course Details

The course uses the rolling trails of the nature preserve, winding through deciduous forest, restored prairie, and glacial moraine terrain. For safety reasons, strollers and dogs are not permitted on the course. The 10K route consists of two loops.

Participant Information

Participants who register by September 25 are guaranteed a cotton t-shirt. One on-course aid station and a finish-line station will provide water and Gatorade. The event is chip-timed, with the time starting when a participant crosses the start line.

The Kiddos 1K is a free event for children, and each registered child receives a bib and a finisher medal. Parking is available at 4214 Sleeping Dragon Rd in West Bend.

Results and Awards

Results are posted online after the event. Awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 mi

10k

3 mi

Kiddos 1k