Hixon 50
- Date
- October 24–25, 2026
- Location
- 709 County Rd FA, La Crosse, WI
- Distance
- Hixon Kid's Race · Hixon 5k · Hixon 10k & more
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
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
54°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from La Crosse Wfo, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About La Crosse, WI
Population
51,791
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
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.
Coming Up
More Running races near La Crosse, WI
La Crosse Track Club Youth Summer Program
Youth
Less than a mile away
2026 Firecracker 4 mile
Less than a mile away
1st Annual AMG Summer Fun 5K Run/Walk
5K
Less than a mile away
Hixon4est RUD run
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hixon 50?
- Hixon 50 is a running race held in La Crosse, Wisconsin on October 24, 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 Hixon 50?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in La Crosse, Wisconsin at 709 County Rd FA, La Crosse, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hixon 50?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hixon 50
Oct 24, 2026