Race for a Place to Call Home
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- Race for a Place to Call Home 5K Run (Timed) · Race for a Place to Call Home 5K Walk (Untimed) · Race for a Place to Call Home 10K Run (Timed) & more
From the Organizer
PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN and ON-SITE REGISTRATION BEGINS at 6:45 AM.
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026 for the sixth annual Race for a Place to Call Home to benefit Project 16:49. The event takes place in Janesville’s beautiful Riverside Park - the start / finish line is located at the North Pavilion. Registration / check-in is from 6:45 to 7:15 AM. The first runners will start the course at 7:30 AM; walkers will begin after all runners are on the course. The event will be held rain or shine!
Professional chipped timing will be provided for all runners. The 5K course is flat and fast - a great opportunity to set a new PR. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the men's and women's 5K and 10K timed events, along with other prizes for age group winners.
The 10K map can be found below under "Map My Run/View Course Map." The 5K map can be viewed here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5642414011
All registrants receive running bibs, t-shirts, finisher medallions & lanyard, plus a fun swag bag. Register before August 1st to guarantee your race t-shirt size.
Project 16:49 is a local non-profit organization serving Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth in area high schools and the community. Project 16:49 provides basic needs assistance and case management, and operates two transitional living homes where residents have the time, space and support to address their situations as they begin to heal, learn key life skills, increase their self-sufficiency, and prepare for independent living while completing their high school education and/or working. Your participation directly benefits our youth by providing life-changing support and opportunities. Find out more at: https://project1649.org/
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Afton - Janesville Wwtp, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Janesville, WI
Population
65,813
as of 2023
Elevation
941 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 33 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 61 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.
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- Race
- Race for a Place to Call Home
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Race for a Place to Call Home?
- Race for a Place to Call Home is a running race held in Janesville, Wisconsin on August 15, 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 Race for a Place to Call Home?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Janesville, Wisconsin at Riverside Park Janesville, WI, Janesville, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Race for a Place to Call Home?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Race for a Place to Call Home
Aug 15, 2026