
Race For Open Space is a running race on October 11, 2026 in West Bend, WI, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
From the Organizer
Enjoy the fall colors on the beautiful rolling trails of the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation’s Fox Hill Nature Preserve in West Bend, Wisconsin. Help support the conservation of open space in the Cedar Lakes region by joining our 5K trail trail run, 10K trail run, or 1-mile trail walk through deciduous forest, restored prairieland, and glacial moraine.
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
61°
Typical Low
39°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Slinger Wwtp, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
31,722
as of 2023
City Elevation
911 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 37 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Race For Open Space, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
80
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
National Watermelon Day Run
5 miles away
Kettle Klomp
7 miles away
Slinger Kiwanis Heads UP 5K Run/Walk
3 miles away
Kewaskum TRiE-athlon: Sprint Triathlon Presented by Kewaskum Friends of Parks and TRiE Fitness
11 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to West Bend than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Race For Open Space
Oct 11, 2026