The La Crosse Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K cover challenging trails across Sparta to La Crosse. Participants will traverse rural Wisconsin towns to end in Riverside Park in downtown La Crosse.
La Crosse Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k
Date
May 3, 2025
Starting Time
6:00 AM
Course
Trail
Fees
$90+
Location
La Crosse
Participants
500-1000
Terrain
Downhill
Environment
Forested
Temperature
High: 70°
/ Low: 50°
Overview
Course Description
The marathon route is a Boston Qualifier. It features approximately 20 miles of crushed gravel bike trail and 6 miles of paved trail. The race starts early to take advantage of cool temperatures.
The half marathon passes through the Coulee Region, beginning in Greene Park in West Salem. Shuttle buses are available to reach the starting line. Like the marathon, the race starts early.
The Festival Foods 5K starts and finishes in Riverside Park.
Packet pickup is at the La Crosse Center on May 3 for all events and at Riverside Park on May 4 for the 5K only.
Past Results
