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National Sweetest Day

Date
October 17, 2026
Distance
Half Marathon · Half Marathon - Early Start · 10K & more
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From the Organizer

National Sweetest Day Run 🍬❤️

Celebrate National Sweetest Day by doing something truly sweet for yourself and those you care about—join us for a fun run or walk! Whether you’re running solo, with friends, or sharing this special day with a loved one, this event is all about spreading joy, kindness, and a little bit of sweat.

Event Highlights:

  • Distance Options: 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon—something for everyone!
  • Sweet Treats: Enjoy post-race goodies to reward your hard work.
  • Scenic Course: A beautiful trail surrounded by nature—perfect for a relaxing run or walk.
  • For Everyone: Bring your sweetest someone, your bestie, or the whole family!

National Sweetest Day is about showing kindness and love, and there’s no sweeter way to do that than by spending time together outdoors. So grab your running shoes, spread some cheer, and make this Sweetest Day one to remember! ❤️


 

Events

Half Marathon9 AMRegister →
Half Marathon - Early Start8 AMRegister →
5K Run9 AMRegister →
5K Walk9 AMRegister →
5K Ruck9 AMRegister →
10K Ruck9 AMRegister →
Kiddos 1K8:45 AMRegister →

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

35%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Oconomowoc Wwtp, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:10 AMSunset 6:09 PMDaylight 10h 59m

Host City

About Nashotah, WI

Elevation

930 ft

Nearest Airport

MKE

General Mitchell International Airport · 28 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at National Sweetest Day, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
National Sweetest Day
Date
October 17, 2026

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.

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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 National Sweetest Day?
National Sweetest Day is a running race held in Nashotah, Wisconsin on October 17, 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 National Sweetest Day?
Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Nashotah, Wisconsin at W330 N5113 County Road C, Nashotah, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the National Sweetest Day?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

National Sweetest Day

Oct 17, 2026

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