Name: The Lake Run
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-02
Location: Hudson

About the Event

2026 Race Theme will be "International Harry Potter Day" which is observed May 2nd.
International Harry Potter Day was officially declared by David Cameron, the Prime Minister of Britain at the time, in 2012. It is designated to be on the 2nd of May, the day Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort during the Battle of Hogwarts, and the day that the Battle of Hogwarts and the Second Wizarding War ended.
Two new categories, fastest witch, wizard or muggle. Costumes required. Along with no-time, no-shirt option.
The first Lake Run, a loop around Lake Bloomington, was held in 1982 and had 224 finishers. The race became an annual event, added a shorter loop and continues to grow each year. In addition to the standard age group classifications, the race has footpounder classes for men over 220 lb and women over 190 lb, as well as footpounder light: 190-219 lb (men) and 150lb - 179lb (women).
You can choose from the 12K which is 7.44 miles in length, 4.37 Mile, or 3 Mile Walk, each have chip timing and race results posted live during the event.
Post race food include Avanti's Gondola Sandwiches and vegetarian options.
Post Party is back at Green Gables outdoor beer garden !! Each participant over the age of 21 will receive a free beer of choice from various craft and domestic beers offered on race day. Non-Alcoholic Athletic Brewing beer will be available at this events post party.
Over the years, the Lake Run has celebrated various holidays and festive events that fall on the same day as the Lake Run, including "May the 4th be with you, Star Wars Theme", Cinco De Mayo, etc.
Need to register before 4/23/2026 to receive a Lake Run T-Shirt in your size.
2026 Partial Proceeds TBD

12K and 3 Mile Walk Will Start at 8:30 AM

4.37 Mile Inner Loop will start at 9:00 AM.

Races Offered

12K

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 12K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$20.00

3 Mile Walk

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$15.00

No Shirt-No-Time-No-Frills-No-Problem (Pick either 3 mile Walk, 4.37 or 12K, no shirt, no awards, bib without chip no post party at Gables)

May 02, 2026

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Distance — No Shirt-No-Time-No-Frills-No-Problem (Pick either 3 mile Walk 4.37 or 12K no shirt no awards bib without chip no post party at Gables)

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$15.00

4.37 Mile

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 4.37 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

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09:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Hudson.

thermostat Temperature

12.0° / 23.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.2° / 21.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 5m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

60.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:38

nightlight Sunset

20:06

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12K

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