Hixon 50
Hixon 50 is a running race on October 24–25, 2026 in La Crosse, WI, with entry fees from $60 to $115.
- Date
- October 24–25, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- 709 County Rd FA, La Crosse, WI
- Price
- $60–$115
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Hixon 50 is a scenic trail running weekend held in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin, offering a range of distances for all levels—from a fun beginner-friendly 5K and 10K to a challenging 25K and the premier 50K ultra, which takes runners over rugged singletrack, rolling bluffs, and breathtaking Mississippi River Valley views with multiple aid stations and plenty of elevation to test your trail skills.
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Saturday, 10/24
High
72°
Low
53°
Partly sunny
Race Day 2
Sunday, 10/25
High
63°
Low
45°
Slight chance rain showers
About La Crosse, WI
Population
51,791
as of 2023
City Elevation
660 ft
Nearest Airport
LSE
La Crosse Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 122 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.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hixon 50, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
3
Days to train
- Race
- Hixon 50
- Date
- October 24–25, 2026
- Location
- 709 County Rd FA, La Crosse, WI
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Hixon 50
Oct 24, 2026