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Saturday, October 2nd, 2027
50 State Street, La Crosse WI
Half · 5K · 1 Mile
56–72°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
56–77°F
dry
2024
53–77°F
dry
2023
60–66°F
rain
2022
49–59°F
dry
2021
52–78°F
dry
2020
64–79°F
dry
2019
51–68°F
dry
2018
47–60°F
dry
2017
61–69°F
rain
2016
56–63°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 2
Cloudy · 51–68°F
Saturday, Oct 2starts near 51°F · 4% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Join us for the 28th Annual Maple Leaf Walk Run to help benefit the Y's Food Program.
Our tried and true events include a half marathon, 5 Mile and 5K that start and end in beautiful Riverside Park and run through part of the iconic Oktoberfest parade route. Half marathon participants receive medals, and all participants receive a race-day shirt.
After the race, join us for a sweet treat.
Thank you for choosing the Maple Leaf Walk Run. We look forward to seeing you in September.
Start Times:
Half Marathon: 7:00am (THERE IS A 2 HOUR AND 45 MINUTE TIME CUTOFF DUE TO THE PARADE START!!)
5 Mile: 7:15am
5K: 7:30am
Kids Maple Mile: 9:00am
-The Y
Due to the start of the Oktoberfest Parade, there is a 2 hour and 45 minute cutoff for all races. The course will be pulled at 9:45am for the start of the parade. Thank you for your understanding of this unique situation.
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