Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse
- Date
- August 7, 2026
- Distance
- Sprint · "Long" Run · Kid's Race & more
From the Organizer
Mt. La Crosse Trail Running Challenge
Get ready for an epic "mountain" running experience that happens just once a year!
Event Options:
- Long Course Challenge: 2-mile trail run with a challenging 1000 feet of elevation gain
- Sprint Challenge: Race up Damnation (Mid-America's steepest ski slope) and back down its twisty sister trail, Salvation!
- Kids Race: A fun, short race designed especially for young runners
- MOTUS Misogi (RUCK Challenge): A RUCK Challenge. Carry a weight up a hill and back down. Weights provided.
Join us for an incredible day of mountain running and support local school groups working to get kids outdoors!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from La Crosse Wfo, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About La Crosse, WI
Population
51,791
as of 2023
Elevation
660 ft
Nearest Airport
LSE
La Crosse Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 122 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse?
- Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse is a running race held in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse?
- Friday, August 7, 2026 in La Crosse, Wisconsin at W5549 Old Town Hall Rd, La Crosse, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse
Aug 7, 2026