ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12TH.
Register in person at Packet Pick-up:
- Thursday, 11am-1pm in La Crosse
- Friday, 4-6pm in Onalaska
Stay active and stay warm this winter with the first run in the series; the Jingle Bell Walk Run. This event is a great way to keep up your running through the cold winter months.
Return to the Winter Walk Run Series Registration Page.
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5 Mile Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Sep 4 – Sep 30
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$25.00Oct 1 – Dec 8
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$30.00Dec 9 – Dec 12
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5K Walk/Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Sep 4 – Sep 30
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$25.00Oct 1 – Dec 8
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$30.00Dec 9 – Dec 12
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5 Mile Treadmill Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Sep 4 – Sep 30
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$25.00Oct 1 – Dec 8
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$30.00Dec 9 – Dec 12
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5K Treadmill Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Sep 4 – Sep 30
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$25.00Oct 1 – Dec 8
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$30.00Dec 9 – Dec 12
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Packet Pickup
All entry fees include a long sleeve T-shirt.
*Size is NOT guaranteed if you register the week of the race.
Length: Long-sleeve
Sizes: Youth and Adult sizes available
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday: (12/13) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Dahl Family YMCA (La Crosse)
Friday: (12/14, 1/11, 2/8) 4:00 - 6:00 pm at R.W. Houser Family YMCA (Onalaska)
Race Day: 7:00 - 8:00 am R.W. Houser Family YMCA (Onalaska)
Awards
Running gear and prizes given to the top 3 male and female finishers overall in the 5 mile run and 5K run for each event. Age group ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finisher in each age group for each event.
Treadmill Option
Do you want to participate, but get nervous about being active in the outdoors during winter?
Participants that choose the treadmill option will record their times in the wellness center and be entered in a drawing for prizes. Each participant that improves their time over the 3 runs will also get a prize. Participants can complete their event distances any time within a week of the actual scheduled event. Indoor Treadmill Option entry fees are the same as regular event fees.
5K & 5 Mile Course Map
Volunteer
Your help is needed to make the 15th Annual YMCA Winter Running Series a success! We need energetic, motivated and supportive individuals to help out race week as well as race day. Groups can be accommodated if you would like to volunteer with friends or family. For more information and to volunteer contact Christina Knudsen at cknudsen@laxymca.org.
Event schedule
- Sat, December 15, 2018 7:15 AM - Packet Pick-up Opens
- Sat, December 15, 2018 8:00 AM - 5 Mile Starts
- Sat, December 15, 2018 8:15 AM - 5K Starts
- Sat, December 15, 2018 8:30 AM - Breakfast Opens
- Sat, December 15, 2018 9:15 AM - Dance Performance
- Sat, December 15, 2018 9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
- Sat, December 15, 2018 10:15 AM - Rudolph's Dash Starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Theresa Wilson
- twilson@laxymca.org
- Phone
- +1 608-519-5481
- Website
- Visit website