Houdini 10k
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 301 W Lawrence St., Appleton, WI
- Distance
- 10K Run · Virtual 10K Run
From the Organizer
The Capital Credit Union Houdini 10k recognizes Appleton's iconic resident Harry Houdini and ushers in the beauty of a Wisconsin fall with a scenic course including the Newberry Trail and Appleton Locks. Participants will start at Houdini Plaza and finish in Jones Park to enjoy post-race food & beverage including Copper State Brewing Co. beer to those 21 & older. Additionally, there will be Magicians strolling throughout the morning performing for you to enjoy before and after your run. This event is part of the 4imprint Race Series.
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
48°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Appleton, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Appleton, WI
Elevation
799 ft
Nearest Airport
ATW
Appleton International Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 99 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Houdini 10k?
- Houdini 10k is a running race held in Appleton, Wisconsin on November 7, 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 Houdini 10k?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Appleton, Wisconsin at 301 W Lawrence St., Appleton, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Houdini 10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Houdini 10k
Nov 7, 2026