The Fox River Challenge

The Fox River Challenge

The 2026 Fox River Challenge is scheduled for May 9th starting at 8:00 AM in Wrightstown, WI. The start/finish is located in The Fox River District right along The Fox River and the initial leg of the race, the out-and-back 5k run, will follow the beautiful eastern shore on Hwy ZZ. This leg of the race will also be open to individual run/walk participation in the Fox River Challenge- 5k only. This is the same route as last year.

Race Start Times

• Duathlon Start: Approximately 8:05 AM, right after the announcements and National Anthem.
• 5k Start: All 5k run/walk participants will start 10 minutes later to give the Duathlon participants a head-start.

Course Description

• Duathlon Transition: The 2nd leg of the duathlon will transition through the start/stop arch and go up and over the bridge.
• Bike Route: The 15-mile bike will follow the western shore of The Fox River on Los Dauphin Road into Little Rapids & De Pere.
• Final Mile: Duathlon racers will transition back through the start/finish arch for a loop around the Wrightstown neighborhood.

Distances

• 5k: Run/walk (1st leg of duathlon OR single 5k only)
• 15-mile Bike: Completing the bike leg of the duathlon
• 1 Mile Run: Final leg of the duathlon

Participation Options

• Duathlon Teams: The duathlon can be completed as an individual or a 2-person team.
• Community Sponsors: You will see many community sponsors along the course with mile markers.

Timing and Packet Pick-Up

• Timing: Provided by XM TIMING.
• Packet Pick-Up: At The River Coffee & Cream, 104 High Ct. Wrightstown, WI 54180
• Pick-Up Times:
  • FRIDAY: 3:30-6 PM
  • SATURDAY: 6:30-7:30 AM

Future Developments

There is still future interest in developing The Fox River Challenge from a Duathlon to a Triathlon by adding a kayaking leg. The race would be a kayak, run, bike and showcase the paddling option on The Fox River in Wrightstown. Updates to be determined.

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: The Fox River Challenge.