Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invite Community 2 Mile Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- Other
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
Join us for a community 2 mile cross country run/walk taking place at Glacier Creek Middle School as a part of the annual 2025 Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invitational hosted by Middleton High School. The races are put on by Middleton High School XC in honor of Evan Kratochwill, who passed away tragically in the fall of 2021. Evan was a former student at GCMS and at MHS, as well as a team member of the Middleton Cross Country team.
The two mile cross country run/walk will take place at 7:45 am on Saturday, October 4, 2025. We will have an awards ceremony for the community race. That will take place near 8:25.
Participants should park in the GCMS parking lot in front and side of the school. The back lot (by the basketball hoops) we are reserving for athletes, volunteers, and buses. Parking lot and traffic flow information can be viewed here.
We will have packet pickup on Friday night at GCMS from 5-6 PM (on the far side by the 5th grade wing/gym). Participants can sign up as well from 5-6 pm. Cost is $30.
On Saturday, packet pickup and in-person registration will begin at 6:30 am on race day. Cost on race day is $30. Packet pickup will end at 7:35 AM. **REGISTER by September 24th for a guaranteed shirt* We will have a limited number of extra shirts at in-person registration.
Course map is linked and the one mile will be marked- 2 Mile XC Course Map.
Shareable Community Memorial Race Flyer Link
We will have live results and on site courtesy of Prime Time Timing with a jumbo electronic Big Board at the finish line! We appreciate the generosity of the participants this year and last year who donated towards this event. Proceeds and donations go directly towards course maintenance, race day logistics and enhancements into the Evan Kratochwill Memorial Races (community, middle school, high school), and towards the Middleton High School Cross Country programs.
2025 Race Schedule (Saturday, October 4th, 2025):
Updated Schedule:
7:45 – 2 Mile Memorial Run/Walk
8:45 – Boys Middle School (5th–8th)
9:10 – Girls Middle School (5th–8th)
9:45 – Boys Varsity (8 runners)
10:15 – Girls (Varsity and JV)
10:50 – Boys JV
Awards:
10:05- Middle School
11:35- High School
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
66°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charmany Farm, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cross Plains, WI
Population
4,059
as of 2023
City Elevation
919 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 15 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- What is the Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invite Community 2 Mile Run/Walk?
- Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invite Community 2 Mile Run/Walk is a running race held in Cross Plains, Wisconsin on October 3, 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 Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invite Community 2 Mile Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Cross Plains, Wisconsin at Glacier Creek Middle School. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invite Community 2 Mile Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invite Community 2 Mile Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026