Mini Donut Half Marathon and 5K Honor Walk/Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5k Honor Walk/Run
From the Organizer
To see maps and additional route directions, visit https://www.minidonutfoundation.com/race-details
The 11th annual Mini Donut Half Marathon has 13.1 miles of the area’s most spectacular views! The start line for the half will be at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Riders Club Road in Onalaska, WI, (just past the Omni Center and near the Onalaska YMCA). After the start, runners will then follow the Great River State Trail to 1.4 miles past Lytle's Landing and then turn around and run back to Lytle's Landing turning right and onto County Road Z and then follow the roads to finish at Swarthout Park on Brice's Prairie. This is a timed event. ALL finishers wearing a race bib will receive a medal, awesome race swag, and donuts at the finish line. There are additional prizes & trophies for individual age division winners.
The 5K Honor Walk/Run will begin at Swarthout Park on Brice's Prairie near the finish line of the half marathon. The route will head south on County Road ZB, left onto the trails of the US Fish and Wildlife trails and follow the Main Trail to the South Loop and back to County Road ZB and back to the start line which is also the finish line. The 5K is a timed event. ALL finishers of the 5K wearing a race bib will receive a medal and a high quality technical event shirt. There is an additional prize for best overall male and female time.
Click here for more information on the 5k Walk/Run.
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
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from La Crosse Muni Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Onalaska, WI
Population
18,909
as of 2023
Elevation
707 ft
Nearest Airport
LSE
La Crosse Regional Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 119 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 Mini Donut Half Marathon and 5K Honor Walk/Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Mini Donut Half Marathon and 5K Honor Walk/Run
- Date
- September 12, 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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 Mini Donut Half Marathon and 5K Honor Walk/Run?
- Mini Donut Half Marathon and 5K Honor Walk/Run is a running race held in Onalaska, Wisconsin on September 12, 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 Mini Donut Half Marathon and 5K Honor Walk/Run?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Onalaska, Wisconsin at 4th Avenue and Riders Club Road, Onalaska, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mini Donut Half Marathon and 5K Honor Walk/Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mini Donut Half Marathon and 5K Honor Walk/Run
Sep 12, 2026