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Fetch 5K

Fetch 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Madison, WI, with entry fees from $25 to $45.

Date
September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
Price
$25–$45
Sport
Running
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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

Kids 1 Mile Fun Walk$25
1 Mile Fun Walk$40
5K$45

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

53°

Chance of Rain

31%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Madison Dane Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:33 AMSunset 7:12 PMDaylight 12h 39m

Host City

About Madison, WI

Population

275,568

as of 2023

City 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.

51

Days to train

Race
Fetch 5K
Date
September 12, 2026

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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.

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.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Madison than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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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. 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

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