Fire House 5k
Fire House 5k is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Wausau, WI, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Location
- 161484 Co Rd Z, Wausau, WI
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join the Town of Wausau Fire Department for their fourth annual 5k! Help support a volunteer fire department while also having fun with your friends and family. Register online or in person the day of. Register by 9-4-26 to be guaranteed a shirt. In person registration goes from 9am-930am. Race is at 10am. Kids race is to follow approximately 11:30am. After the 5k, race participants receive a beverage of their choosing!
Pet friendly but must be on a leash.
Come support a good cause!
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
68°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wausau Dwtn Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wausau, WI
Population
6,134
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,170 ft
Nearest Airport
CWA
Central Wisconsin Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Fire House 5k
Sep 20, 2026