Lake Monona 20K & 5K
Race Date
May 1, 2027
Location
Monona, WI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Location
- Monona, Wisconsin
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
The Lake Monona 20K Run and 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, May 1, 2027 offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures ideal for running, and combines small-race feel with big-race perks. For those with longer distance ambitions, this “almost” half marathon is a great way to peak your spring training, or to prepare for a spring marathon. For those interested in a shorter distance to tackle, there is also a 5K run/walk option.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 1, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Unisex T-Shirt
Start Location
Winnequah Park, Monona, WI, 53716
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
2 other maps for this race
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 8 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
44°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Lake Monona 20K & 5K?
The Lake Monona 20K & 5K is held on Saturday, May 1, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Lake Monona 20K & 5K take place?
It takes place in Monona, Wisconsin.
What distances does the Lake Monona 20K & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K.
Is the Lake Monona 20K & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Lake Monona 20K & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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