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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha WI
10K
30–42°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
30–44°F
dry
2024
25–37°F
dry
2023
28–34°F
rain
2022
38–52°F
dry
2021
19–32°F
dry
2020
38–47°F
dry
2019
32–45°F
rain
2018
23–34°F
rain
2017
25–46°F
dry
2016
37–45°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
30°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The Kenosha Mayor's Day Run/Walk was first held in 1906 and continued until 1950. It was resurrected by the Kenosha Running Club in 1978 and has been running strong continuously since then.
The two runs take place on both city streets and the bike path along the lakefront between the museums and Carthage College.
Each mile has a designated mile marker. Water stops near miles 2 & 4.
The 10K course will close 80 minutes after race start.
(No bicycles, roller skates, inline skates, skateboards, etc.)
Free Kids Race (50-yard dash) for 8 years & under with paid registration!
Registration includes t-shirt for first 1,500 paid entrants and light refreshments after the run.
Registrations can be mailed to: Kenosha Running Club, PO Box 723, Kenosha, WI 53141
(Checks payable to Kenosha Running Club). Post marked by November 16, 2026.
Registration fee until November 22, 2026:
14 & Under: $20
15 & Over: $25
Registration fee during packet pickup November 25, 2026:
14 & Under: $25
15 & Over: $30
You may register at packet pickup on November 25th - 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kenosha Public Museum.
No Race Day Registrations.
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