What is the weather usually like on race day for the Hixon 50?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for La Crosse, WI, October race mornings typically start near 39°F and warm to around 54°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 3 of the last 10 years.

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Hixon 50

Sat, Oct 23, 2027

In 354 days

La Crosse, WI

709 County Rd FA

55–68°F, cloudy

6% chance of rain, wind up to 12 mph

Typically 39–54°F · low rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

32–51°F

dry

2024

39–60°F

rain

2023

58–72°F

rain

2022

49–69°F

rain

2021

35–49°F

dry

2020

26–35°F

dry

2019

36–43°F

dry

2018

30–51°F

dry

2017

41–48°F

dry

2016

40–52°F

dry

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About this race

The Hixon 50 is a scenic trail running weekend held in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin, offering a range of distances for all levels—from a fun beginner-friendly 5K and 10K to a challenging 25K and the premier 50K ultra, which takes runners over rugged singletrack, rolling bluffs, and breathtaking Mississippi River Valley views with multiple aid stations and plenty of elevation to test your trail skills.