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Race the Lake 2026

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Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States

calendar_today 16 Aug, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $60.00 – $90.00

About the Event

Race the Lake is in its 16th year and an 88 mile race/ride around the majestic Lake Winnebago, full of scenic diversity and is enjoyed by all abilities from professional to the beginning cyclists.

DISTANCE
88 Miles

The course will stage the dramatic start at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac. The journey begins by heading north hugging the west side of Lake Winnebago and traveling through Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Appleton and to the half way point at High Cliff State Park. Riders then take the east shoreline of Lake Winnebago - taking in lots of greenery, the mammoth blue lake and fresh country air. The course goes through Calumetville, Marytown, and St. Peter, and finishes at Lakeside Park (158 E. Harbor Drive) in Fond du Lac.

Races Offered

Cycling-90 mile - Individuals or Team member completing the entire race

Aug 16, 2026

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Distance — 144.8K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:50

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$90.00

Tandem or Relay Teams of 2-7 - Relay/Tandem

Aug 16, 2026

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Distance — 2K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:50

sell

$60.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Fond du Lac.

thermostat Temperature

16.5° / 26.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.8° / 25.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:59

nightlight Sunset

19:55

About Fond du Lac

Learn more about the host city, Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac is a city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It is the seat of Fond du Lac County. The name Fond du Lac translates to Bottom of the Lake, referring to its location at the southern tip of Lake Winnebago.