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2026 YMCA Maple Leaf Road Races

Race Date

Sep 26, 2026

Location

La Crosse, WI

Standout73

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

The Experience

Join us for the 26th Annual Maple Leaf Walk Run to help benefit the Y's Food Access Program.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

La Crosse, WI

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Standout73
Methodology
Heritage20/20

25 years running

Size12/15

~232 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

27% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 photos

National draw6/10

runners from 11 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:08:11

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

52°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the 2026 YMCA Maple Leaf Road Races?

The 2026 YMCA Maple Leaf Road Races is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Where does the 2026 YMCA Maple Leaf Road Races take place?

It takes place in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

What distances does the 2026 YMCA Maple Leaf Road Races offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 2026 YMCA Maple Leaf Road Races course flat and good for a PR?

The 2026 YMCA Maple Leaf Road Races is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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