YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run
Saturday, September 26, 2026
La Crosse, Wisconsin
The Experience
Join us for the 27th Annual Maple Leaf Walk Run to help benefit the Y's Food Program.
Our tried and true events include a half marathon, 5 Mile and 5K that start and end in beautiful Riverside Park and run through part of the iconic Oktoberfest parade route. After the race, join us for a sweet treat.
Thank you for choosing the Maple Leaf Walk Run. We look forward to seeing you in September.
Start Times:
Half Marathon: 7:00am (THERE IS A 2 HOUR AND 45 MINUTE TIME CUTOFF DUE TO THE PARADE START!!)
5 Mile: 7:15am
5K: 7:30am
-The Y
Due to the start of the Oktoberfest Parade, there is a 2 hour and 45 minute cutoff for all races. The course will be pulled at 9:45am for the start of the parade. Thank you for your understanding of this unique situation.
Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 9/26/2026 07:00
Start Location
50 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Longsleeve Unisex T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $50
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:03:49
9:27/mi pace
1:08:11
5:12/mi pace
290
46% female · 54% male
12 states
Avg age: 35
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:51:00
Top 25%
2:19:00
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
72°F
☽
Avg Low
54°F
☂
Precip
0.13 in
🍃
Wind
8.7 mph
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The Experience
Join us for the 27th Annual Maple Leaf Walk Run to help benefit the Y's Food Program.
Our tried and true events include a half marathon, 5 Mile and 5K that start and end in beautiful Riverside Park and run through part of the iconic Oktoberfest parade route. After the race, join us for a sweet treat.
Thank you for choosing the Maple Leaf Walk Run. We look forward to seeing you in September.
Start Times:
Half Marathon: 7:00am (THERE IS A 2 HOUR AND 45 MINUTE TIME CUTOFF DUE TO THE PARADE START!!)
5 Mile: 7:15am
5K: 7:30am
-The Y
Due to the start of the Oktoberfest Parade, there is a 2 hour and 45 minute cutoff for all races. The course will be pulled at 9:45am for the start of the parade. Thank you for your understanding of this unique situation.
Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 9/26/2026 07:00
Start Location
50 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Longsleeve Unisex T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $50
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:03:49
9:27/mi pace
1:08:11
5:12/mi pace
290
46% female · 54% male
12 states
Avg age: 35
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:51:00
Top 25%
2:19:00
Top 75%