Evan Kratochwill Memorial 2 Mile Run/Walk
Cross Plains, WI
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Glacier Creek Middle School, Cross Plains WI
51–68°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Evan Kratochwill Memorial 2 Mile Run/Walk
Join us for a community 2 mile cross country run/walk taking place at Glacier Creek Middle School as a part of the annual 2026 Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invitational hosted by Middleton High School. The races are put on by Middleton High School XC in honor of Evan Kratochwill, who passed away tragically in the fall of 2021. Evan was a former student at GCMS and at MHS, as well as a team member of the Middleton Cross Country team.
Event Details
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Time: 7:45 AM
- Awards Ceremony: Approximately 8:25 AM
- Location: Glacier Creek Middle School, Cross Plains, WI
Parking Information
Participants should park in the GCMS parking lot in front and side of the school. The back lot (by the basketball hoops) we are reserving for athletes, volunteers, and buses. Parking lot and traffic flow information can be viewed here.
Packet Pickup
- Friday Night: 5-6 PM at GCMS (by the 5th grade wing/gym)
- Cost: $35
- Race Day Pickup: Begins at 6:30 AM
- Registration Cost: $35 on race day
REGISTER by September 23rd for a guaranteed shirt. We will have a limited number of extra shirts at in-person registration.
Course Information
Course map is linked and the one mile will be marked - 2 Mile XC Course Map.
Additional Information
Shareable Community Memorial Race Flyer Link
We will have live results and on site courtesy of Prime Time Timing with a jumbo electronic Big Board at the finish line! We appreciate the generosity of the participants this year and last year who donated towards this event. Proceeds and donations go directly towards course maintenance, race day logistics and enhancements into the Evan Kratochwill Memorial Races (community, middle school, high school), and towards the Middleton High School Cross Country programs.
Race Schedule
- 7:45: 2 Mile Memorial Run/Walk
- 8:45: Boys Middle School (5th–8th)
- 9:10: Girls Middle School (5th–8th)
- 9:45: Boys Varsity (8 runners)
- 10:15: Girls (Varsity and JV)
- 10:50: Boys JV
Awards
- 10:05: Middle School
- 11:35: High School
Course map
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