Grunski Runski
Grunski Runski is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Menasha, WI, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (20 days to go)
- Location
- Curtis Reed Square, Menasha, WI
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
With joy and gratitude, I am pleased to announce that The City of Menasha will be proceeding with our annual tradition of holding The Grunski Runski. While much has changed in our community so quickly, we look forward to having The Grunski, an event we have had for 45 years. Some things will be different for this year's event, but we are working hard to have it feel the same. The route will be shorter at just shy of 3 miles, but we hope you'll join us anyway. Run with us, walk with us, maybe even cry with us. Come celebrate our tradition, enjoy the fun of a silly little flamingo and the resiliency and hope that makes us Menasha strong.
The 46th Annual Otto Grunski Runski will remain on Saturday September 26th with a race start at 8:30 AM. Our modified course for 2026, will no longer be a 5K, but will clock in just shy of 3 miles at 2.95. The Grunski starts and finishes at Curtis Reed Square, 160 Main Street Menasha.
And for some of the best news of the day..... the Menasha food and fun will be at the end waiting for you! STILL included in registration the best post race food around, BBQ Parfaits from Parker John's, a sweet treat from The Sweet Lair and brass monkeys from Club Liquor! Also included is this year's Long Sleeve T Shirt from The Print House LLC, Finisher "Award" from Catch Fire Creations and Finish Line Fun complete with music from 103.9 WVBO. Upgrade to the crew neck sweatshirt for 5.00.
Proceeds of The Otto Grunski Runski go to Menasha Parks and Recreation Family Assistance Fund, providing financial assistance to Menasha youth to participate in Menasha Parks and Recreation programming year-round. Consider donating additional funds through Donate.
Thank you to our incredible 2026 sponsors: Parker John's BBQ and Pizza, Club Liquor, The Sweet Lair, Kwik Trip, Fleet Feet Fox Valley, 103.9 WVBO,The Print House LLC, Catch Fire Creations LLC, Jitter's, Mind+ Neurology and Festival Foods!
The Otto Grunski Runski is a chip-timed event.
We do still have to have a cut off for shirts... so register quickly!
** MUST Register by 9/17 for Long Sleeve T-shirt. Registration after 9/17 at 6PM does not guarantee included shirt.
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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
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Appleton, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Menasha, WI
Population
18,960
as of 2023
City Elevation
749 ft
Nearest Airport
ATW
Appleton International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 91 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Grunski Runski
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Curtis Reed Square, Menasha, WI
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Grunski Runski
Sep 26, 2026