Catfish Days 5k & 10K Run
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 11321 Main St, Trempealeau, WI
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk with shirt (Closes 6/29) · 10K Run with shirt (Closes 6/29) · 5K Run/Walk NO SHIRT option & more
From the Organizer
JOIN US ON SATURDAY JULY 11th
FOR THE 2026 TREMPEALEAU CATFISH DAYS 5K/10K RACE!
Start Time: 10K @ 8:00am, 5K @ 8:10am!
Enjoy a spectacular run by the river - the race takes runners on a magnificent, scenic route along the mighty Mississippi and into beautiful Perrot Park. On-site registration* and packet pick-up will be available the day of the race 7:00 am - 7:45am.
Race open to all ages and abilities. Complete results will be available online after the run.
*Preregistration is encouraged. Shirts and buttons guaranteed to preregistered participants only. A limited quantity of T-shirts MAY be available for an additional purchase on the day of the race but this is not guaranteed. On-Site Race Day registration $35 (shirt not included). NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Early packet pick-up will be available Friday 5pm - 7pm at The Lane on Main, 11364 Main St, Trempealeau
Race Start/Finish address: Base of the hill at 11321 Main St in Trempealeau, WI
The 10K race will begin at 8:00 am, the 5K race will begin at 8:10am.
Awards: trophy mug for overall male and female finishers in 5k/10k and medals for the next 3 male and female finishers in their age category.
Age Categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and up. :-)
THANK YOU! All proceeds of the race will support the Trempealeau Lions and the wonderful work they do in our community. In addition, this race raises funds for the Girls and Boys G-E-T Cross Country & Track Teams in support of uniforms/equipment as well as fun, team building activities that take place during their season!
Keep On: Running, Biking, Hiking, Walking, Climbing…..
For up-to-date info on the Trempealeau Lions Club and their wonderful continuing activities and community support, please visit them at:
https://www.facebook.com/trempealeaulions/ and
https://trempealeaulions.com/
The health, safety, and well-being of our community, our participants and our volunteers are of the greatest importance to us. We will keep you posted on any protocol required for the day of the race.
Click HERE to check out Past Results
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Trempealeau Dam 6, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Trempealeau, WI
Elevation
715 ft
Nearest Airport
LSE
La Crosse Regional Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 106 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Catfish Days 5k & 10K Run?
- Catfish Days 5k & 10K Run is a running race held in Trempealeau, Wisconsin on July 11, 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 Catfish Days 5k & 10K Run?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Trempealeau, Wisconsin at 11321 Main St, Trempealeau, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Catfish Days 5k & 10K Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Catfish Days 5k & 10K Run
Jul 11, 2026