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 (65 days to go)
- Location
- Curtis Reed Square, Menasha, WI
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 46th Annual Otto Grunski Runski 5K is on Saturday September 26th with a race start at 8:30 AM. Our beautiful course highlights Menasha's downtown, trail system and historic Doty Island. The Grunski starts and finishes at Curtis Reed Square, 160 Main Street Menasha. Join in the Funski! Included in registration 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 and BBQ Parfaits from Parker John's!
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 sponsors: Parker John's BBQ and Pizza, Fleet Feet Fox Valley, 103.9 WVBO,The Print House LLC, Catch Fire Creations LLC and Jitters!
5K Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/olc5esii
The Otto Grunski Runski is a chip-timed event.
** MUST Register by 9/12 for Long Sleeve T-shirt. Registration after 9/12 does not guarantee included shirt.
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
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
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Grunski Runski
Sep 26, 2026