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Lake Monona 20K & 5K

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K

Course Map

2 other maps for this race

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 8 photos

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather8/10

typical high 62°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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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