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.
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 5 Miles
Type — Running
00:00
$35.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
00:00
$25.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
00:00
$50.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$50.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 5 Miles
Type — Running
07:15
$35.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$25.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in La Crosse.
Learn more about the host city, La Crosse.
La Crosse is a city in the Coulee Region of Southwest Wisconsin on the Mississippi River. It is the county seat of La Crosse County. It's nestled between the river and picturesque bluffs that rise behind it. With a city population of around 50,000 and the metropolitan area just under 100,000, La Crosse offers visitors plenty of activities to do and sights to see, without the overwhelming hustle and bustle of bigger cities.
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