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Saturday, May 1st, 2027
1945 Highway 92, Mount Horeb WI
5K · 15K · 1 Mile
42–61°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
31–49°F
dry
2025
47–59°F
rain
2024
54–67°F
dry
2023
36–49°F
dry
2022
46–52°F
dry
2021
45–81°F
dry
2020
38–64°F
dry
2019
40–54°F
dry
2018
58–76°F
dry
2017
39–50°F
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42°F at the start.
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About this race
Course Description: Two race distance option with the goal being to have an option for people new to racing and/or trail runs by offering a shorter distance race (5 km) and a longer race for those looking for an extra challenge (15 km). There will be some prairie, some single track, some sand, some slick bridges, and of course some hills!
Back for 2027: Kids One Mile FUN RUN!
Distances: 5 km & 15 km. There is a capacity of ~300 participants so make sure and register early. 100% proceeds donated to Friends of Donald Park. Funds earmarked for trail maintenance and repair . During Race: Energy drink, water and energy food provided at aid stations. Awards: Overall M/F (Special locally crafted award), age groups m/f, prizes, door prizes, cash for setting a new course record.
Where: Donald County Park, Mount Horeb WI. Pop’s Knoll entrance on HWY 92. Directions: 1945 HWY 92 Mount Horeb, WI 53572. Two miles west of Mount Vernon, 20 miles south west of Madison, 5 miles south east of Mount Horeb. Parking is limited at Pop’s Knoll entrance, please car pool if possible.
Time: Kids Fun Run (8:15), 15 KM (9:00), 5 KM (9:15)
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