Wisconsin Pickle Run
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Event overview
The Wisconsin Pickle Run takes place on May 17, 2026 in Wales, WI at Wales Community Park, 500 S Brandybrook Rd, Wales, WI 53183. The course uses the paved Glacial Drumlin Trail and passes areas of the Kettle Moraine. The event is organized, produced, timed, and managed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC.
Distances offered
- 5K Run
- 5K Ruck
- 2 Mile Walk
- Little Dill 1K Run (kids)
Registration, fees and shirts
Standard entry fees listed in the event information are $30 for the 5K Run, 5K Ruck, and 2 Mile Walk. The Little Dill 1K Run is listed as free. The event notes a price increase after December 30, 2025. Registrants who sign up by May 1 are guaranteed a race t-shirt; additional shirts may be available while supplies last.
Race features, timing and awards
Timing is chip based, with the timing chip integrated into the race bib; participants are asked to wear the bib on the front outer layer and keep it flat and visible. All finishers receive a finisher woodle and a finisher pickle. Overall male and female winners receive custom awards, and age group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in 5-year age groups beginning at 0-14. Two hidden pickles will be placed on course; returning a found pickle to the finish line yields extra swag. Kid finishers in the 1K receive a finisher woodle with an alternate lanyard.
Additional notes
The organizer provides options to transfer or modify registrations, change shirt size, adjust distance, defer registration, and resend confirmation. Event insurance is available through RegShield (FanShield). The race partners with the Silver Circle Foundation, which supports firefighters, police officers, veterans, and troops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
