
From the Organizer
The Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for the 45th Annual Gettin’ The Lead Out Historic Run! Choose between a 2-mile or 5-mile course through beautiful historic Mineral Point. Walkers are welcome!
Event Details
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Soldier’s Memorial Park, Mineral Point, WI
Day-of Registration: 7:00–7:30 AM
Race Begins: 8:00 AM SHARP
Pricing
• Ages 12 & Under: $20 through June 1, then $25
• Ages 13 & Older: $25 through June 1, then $30
Registration
• Please include age, gender, t-shirt size, and your choice of 2-mile or 5-mile run/walk in the comment section.
REGISTER BY JUNE 1, 2026, TO BE GUARANTEED AN OFFICIAL EVENT T-SHIRT!
• Limited extra shirts may be available on race day, but they are not guaranteed.
Course Details
• The course is extremely hilly.
• Water stations available at the 2-mile and 4-mile marks.
• Hose available at the finish line.
• Restrooms available at the park.
• The swimming pool will be available after the run.
Awards
• First place finishers in each division receive a commemorative mug from Brewery Pottery
• Second place finishers receive a medal.
• Ribbons available for all participants age 12 & under.
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dodgeville Wwtp, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,081 ft
Nearest Airport
DBQ
Dubuque Regional Airport · 42 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 115 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Mineral Point's 45th Historic Gettin’ The Lead Out Run
Jul 4, 2026