Cudahy Classic

Race Overview

• Event: The Cudahy Classic is one of the Badgerland Striders' Premiere running events of the summer.
• Course: The race features a cross-country style start leading runners to the Oak Leaf Trail.
• Distances: The ten-mile event is two laps of a mostly flat and fast course, with a five-mile event available for those looking for less distance.
• Location: Enjoy the charm of Sheridan Park as well as the stunning views of Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee.

Partnership and Finish Line

• Collaboration: We are continuing our partnership with the Pompeii Men's Club, another Milwaukee area non-profit group!
• Finish Line Treat: A tasty, freshly-cooked sausage will await you at the finish line. Want more than one? Additional sausages can be purchased at checkout.

Race Details

• State Championship: New this year, the Cudahy Classic Ten-Mile event is the RRCA state of Wisconsin 10-mile State Championship event.
• Awards: Awards will be given for the first Female and Male in multiple divisions, with a $50 cash prize for each winner.
• Eligibility: Runners who win these awards will be separated from the age group awards for the Cudahy Classic.
• Anniversary Celebration: This year we are celebrating the 30th wedding anniversary of Pete and Mary Wysocki, who were married at this race in 1996.

Race Day Information

• Date and Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7:30am. Sheridan Park Picnic Area #1.
• Pre Race Registration: Until midnight on Friday, July 24, 2026.
• Pricing: $45 for the 5 mile or 10 mile ($5 discount for Badgerland Strider Members given at checkout). Price increases after July 11, 2026.
• Kid's Run: $1 for the kid's run.

On-Site Registration

• Race Day Fee: $55 for everyone! Registration available at Sheridan Park (race shirt not guaranteed).
• Online Registration: All registration is online. To simplify your pickup, please complete registration prior to arriving on site.

Packet Pick-Up

• Time: 6:30am - 7:25am at the clubhouse near the start/finish line.
• Race Policies: Please review the Badgerland Striders Race Policies and Guidelines.

Course Information

• Course Layout: The five-mile course runs North and South through Sheridan Park and along the Oak Leaf Trail.
• Loops: The ten-mile race completes two loops of the course.

Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pick Up: 6:30am - 7:25am - Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration.
• Start Time: 7:30am - 5 mile and 10 mile combined start.
• Kid's Run: 9:45am - 1 mile Kid's Run.
• Note: All times are tentative and subject to change.

Awards and Prizes

• Award Availability: Awards will be available for pickup as they are posted online.
• RRCA Championships: Awards for first Male/Female in the Open Division, 40+ Division, 50+ Division, & 60+ Division.
• Overall Awards: Top 3 Male/Female Overall, Top 3 Male/Female in each age group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).

Aid Stations

• Water Stations: Water and Gatorade at 1.8, 3.8, 5.2, 6.8, and 8.8 miles.
• Exclusive Beverage: Gatorade is the exclusive sports beverage of the event.

Additional Information

• Race URL: For more details, visit Cudahy Classic Race Page.