Fetch 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- The Boneyard, Madison, WI
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile Fun Walk · Kids 1 Mile Fun Walk
From the Organizer
We’re excited to partner with The Boneyard Dog Park and Biergarten again for the Annual Dog Jog!
Register now for the 5K walk/run, 1 mile walk, or kids run. Then join Fetch afterwards for our annual party to celebrate 12 years of hard work and more than 4,500 dogs rescued!
Photos by Catherine Zdeblick
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
75°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Uw Arboretum - Madison, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Madison, WI
Population
275,568
as of 2023
Elevation
871 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 6 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fetch 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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 Fetch 5K?
- Fetch 5K is a running race held in Madison, Wisconsin on September 12, 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 Fetch 5K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin at The Boneyard, Madison, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fetch 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fetch 5K
Sep 12, 2026