A can't-miss fun 5K Run/Walk and 1k Grasshopper kids' run in Hayward, WI! This family-friendly annaul event produced by the Downtown Hayward Business Improvement District (BID) is presented in 2026 by The Lumber Exchange and benefits CAMBA Kids and the Downtown Hayward BID.
Pre-registered participants can pick up race packets & t-shirts at Riverbrook Bike & Ski on Main Street Hayward from 12pm-6pm Friday, March 20th. Saturday morning, March 21st race packet pick up and race day registration is at The Lot (10597 Kansas Ave) from 9:00am to 11:45am.
PRIZES: Hayward Chamber Bucks for the top 3 male and female racers. Big Shamrock Cookie Awards and Prizes from local merchants for best costumes for people & pets! The Lucky Charms Eating Contest winner even takes home a prize.
The Lot location will have festivities, snacks and drinks for purchase. All participants get Free bananas, cookies and water.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k
Price changes in 1 month 6 days-
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$39.57
Early bird pricing
Jan 7 – Jan 6 -
Register for 5k$34.20
Time to register!
Now registering Jan 7 – Feb 27 -
$39.57
Early bird pricing
Feb 28 – Mar 19 -
$44.94
Ready to race!
Mar 20 – Mar 19
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1k Kids Race
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Register for 1k Kids RaceFreeJan 7 - Mar 20
5K Youth
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Register for 5K Youth$28.83
Ages 17 and under
Jan 7 - Mar 20
Course Map
Event schedule
- Fri, March 20, 2026 12:00 PM - Pre-Register Packet Pick up @ Riverbrook Bike & Ski - Main St. Hayward WI
- Sat, March 21, 2026 9:30 AM - Race Morning Packet Pickup @ The Lot (Corner of 3rd St. & Kansas Ave.)
- Sat, March 21, 2026 11:45 AM - 1k Kids Race Start @ The Lot (Corner of 3rd St. & Kansas Ave.)
- Sat, March 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 5k Race Start @ The Lot (Corner of 3rd St. & Kansas Ave.)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Cindy
- Phone
- 715-634-0437
