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Food + Farm: The Masher Fun Run

Name: Food + Farm: The Masher Fun Run
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Plover

Plover, Wisconsin, United States

calendar_today 17 Oct, 2026

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sell $35.00

About the Event

Lace up your running (or walking!) shoes and join us for The Masher Fun Run on Saturday, October 17! Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk with family and friends, every step supports hands-on agricultural education at Food + Farm Exploration Center. After crossing the finish line, stick around for our National Mashed Potato Day Celebration featuring interactive activities, a mashed potato bar, and plenty of potato-themed fun!

Agriculture touches every meal, every family, and every community. The Masher Fun Run brings our community together to celebrate Wisconsin agriculture, promote healthy living, and help ensure future generations understand where their food comes from, the people and innovation behind how it's grown, and why a strong agricultural industry is essential to Wisconsin's economy, communities, and future.

Packet pick up will be Saturday, October 17th from 8:00-9:45am.

Please be aware, t-shirts are not guaranteed after 9/26/26.

The race begins at 10:00 a.m. at Food + Farm Exploration Center and follows a route to Lake Pacawa Park, where participants will complete three scenic laps around the lake before returning to Food + Farm Exploration Center. Run will happen rain or shine.

Participants are welcome to complete a shorter distance if they prefer.

Strollers are welcome, but please no wagons. We request that you keep your furry friends at home.

Races Offered

Food + Farm: The Masher Run

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Plover.

thermostat Temperature

6.8° / 15.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.3° / 12.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 58m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

13.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

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69.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:14

nightlight Sunset

18:12

About Plover

Learn more about the host city, Plover.

Plover is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. A central hub of the Stevens Point Micropolitan Statistical Area, it is the most populous village and the second-largest municipality in the county. With a population of 13,519 at the 2020 United States census and an estimated 14,531 in 2026, Plover has emerged as a major regional center for agriculture, food processing, and "Silent Sports" recreation.