Minds in Motion
Minds in Motion is a running race on October 5 – November 17, 2026 in Madison, WI, with an entry fee of $125.
- Date
- October 5 – November 17, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Price
- $125
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Minds in Motion is a six week/twelve lesson run training program for kids K-8. This program is designed to prepare kids both physically and mentally for a 5K fun run with hopes that they will carry these skills forward and continue to challenge themselves physically and mentally in the future.
Minds in Motion focuses on 3 Pillars: Community, Fitness & Perseverance.
Kids who complete our program should be able to not only define these words but should have improved their connection to all three. The carefully designed curriculum incorporates activities that will build the kids’ fitness levels, encourage them to persevere in a community environment while helping their community raise money.
DATES: week of 10/5-week of 11/9 (6 weeks/twice a week)
FUN RUN: Tuesday 11/17, location TBD
Registration includes:
- 6 week training program
- Training Journal
- Fun run
- Swag
- Discount code for Birdie Derby
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
65°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charmany Farm, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Madison, WI
Population
275,568
as of 2023
City Elevation
871 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 6 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Minds in Motion, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
30
Days to train
- Race
- Minds in Motion
- Date
- October 5 – November 17, 2026
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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.
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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Minds in Motion
Oct 5, 2026