Moving Mountains MEDLIFE 5K Run/Walk
Moving Mountains MEDLIFE 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Madison, WI, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Location
- 600 N Park Street, Madison, WI
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
On Sunday, October 18th, 2026 come join Wisconsin MEDLIFE in a 5K walk/run! One hundred percent of the race proceeds will be used for medical clinics and community development projects through MEDLIFE international. These projects and clinics benefit communities that otherwise do not have adequate access to healthcare, education, and a safe home. Registration for the race will take place at the end of North Park Street by the Memorial Union Terrace. The race will follow the Lake Shore path looping back towards Memorial Union at the halfway point. It will be a great time for a great cause, so come join us! Check in at the Cul-de-Sac at the end of North Park Street, between College Library and Memorial Union by 9:45am, the race will begin at 10 am. Parking is available at the lot by the beginning of the Cul-de-Sac on North Park Street. A gift card will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place racers!
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MEDLIFE members = receive 1 fundraising point if you refer a friend! Once you and your friend are both registered, please fill out this google form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5LrhHU1mOZ1M_atevbgpkEX8ANNKzuMAWN8rYZmsh5k7zag/viewform?usp=publish-editor
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Early Bird Registration (until 11:59 PM on September 29th) is $15, includes T-shirt!
Registration September 30th through 10:00 am on October 18th is $20, no guarantee T-shirt!
Day-of registration closes at 10:00 am, April 12th. We accept cash and Zelle (wisconsinmedlife@gmail.com)!
Participants, please arrive 30+ minutes before 10 am!
If you would like to visit the Wisconsin MEDLIFE website, please go to this link: http://wisconsinmedlife.strikingly.com/
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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Uw Arboretum - Madison, 3 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?
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73
Days to train
- Race
- Moving Mountains MEDLIFE 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 600 N Park Street, Madison, WI
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Moving Mountains MEDLIFE 5K Run/Walk
Oct 18, 2026