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Lake Monona 20K & 5K Presented by SSM Health

Lake Monona 20K & 5K Presented by SSM Health

Race Date

May 2, 2026

Location

Monona, WI

The Experience

The Lake Monona 20K Run and 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 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 2, 2026

Start Time

9:00 AM

Giveaway

Unisex T-Shirt

Start Location

Winnequah Park, Monona, WI, 53716

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K

Course Map

2 other maps for this race

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

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