
From the Organizer
Join us for this family and dog friendly event. As always, it will include a t-shirt and THE best pancake breakfast prepared by our friends at From Scratch Catering.
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Registration................................ 7:00am
FUN Run/Walk Start................. 8:00 am
Entry Fees:
In Advance Day of Event
Individual $25 $30
Groups of 5 or More $20/Person $25/Person
Events
Weather
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
69°
Typical Low
51°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grafton Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
12,317
as of 2023
Elevation
888 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mel's Fun Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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)
Mel's Fun Run/Walk
Sep 26, 2026