08/12/2026
🏃♀️🏃♂️ 2026 Janesville Running Events & Races Calendar 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Whether you're chasing a PR, enjoying a family fun run, or gearing up for cross country season, there's something for everyone this fall! All of these events are optional but we encourage everyone to support these local races!🍂🍁
🏠 Race for a Place to Call Home
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 Riverside Park - North Pavilion, Janesville
🏅 Events
✅ 1 Mile Run/Walk
✅ 5K Run
✅ 5K Walk (Untimed)
✅ 10K Run
🔥 16:49 Challenge (Run the 5K in under 16:49!)
🔗 Sign Up:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Janesville/1649RunHome5K
🎁 Grace's Gifts 5K & Mile Charity Run/Walk
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:15 AM
📍 Rockport Park - North Pavilion
2801 Rockport Road, Janesville
🏅 Events
👨👩👧 1 Mile Family Walk/Run
🏃 5K Run/Walk
🔗 Sign Up:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Janesville/GracesGifts5K1MileWalkRun
🎓 Midwest Open Alumni & Community Run
📅 Saturday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Blackhawk Golf Course
2100 Palmer Drive, Janesville
🏅 Event
🏃 5K Run
🔗 Sign Up:
https://gofan.co/event/6476400?schoolId=WI19179_1
🍂 Momentum Fall Cross Country Camp
📅 October 12 - October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Rockport Park, Janesville
👟 Open To:
✅ Ages 7 years old through 8th Grade
💪 Build endurance, improve racing skills, and have fun with fellow runners!
🔗 Sign Up:
https://www.momentumtrackclub.org/MemberOrg/MomentumTrackClub/Register
🧟 Downtown Janesville Zombie Run
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 69 S River St., Janesville, WI
🏅 Event
🧟♂️🏃 5K Zombie Run
🎃 Costumes encouraged. Brains optional.
🔗 Sign Up:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Janesville/DowntownJanesvilleZombieRun
🍁 Momentum Fall Classic
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Optimist Community Park
4201 R***r Avenue, Janesville
🏅 Events
🏃 1 Mile Run
🏃♀️ 5K Run
🔗 Sign Up:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Janesville/TheMomemtumFallClassic
🏆 Brooks Midwest XC Championships
📅 Saturday, November 28, 2026
📍 UW-Parkside, Wayne E. Dannehl National XC Course
4779-4711 County Highway J, Kenosha, WI 53144
🏃 Race Schedule
⏰ 10:00 AM - Freshman & Sophomore Boys 5K
⏰ 10:40 AM - Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K (Grades 9-12)
⏰ 11:25 AM - Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K (Grades 9-12)
⏰ 12:05 PM - Youth Race 3K (Ages 14 & Under)
⏰ 12:35 PM - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Girls 5K
⏰ 1:10 PM - Junior & Senior Boys 5K
⏰ 1:45 PM - Open Race 5K (Non-High School Runners)
🏅 Distances
🏃 3K to 5K depending on age group and division
🔗 Sign Up:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Kenosha/BrooksMidwestXCChamps
🎯 Mark Your Calendars!
✨ Challenge yourself.
✨ Support local causes.
✨ Train with friends.
✨ Celebrate the running community.
🏃♀️💨 See you at the starting line this fall! 🏁🎉
