Run For The Bacon
- Date
- July 5, 2026
- Location
- 525 S Spring St, Augusta, WI
- Distance
- Run For The Bacon
From the Organizer
Welcome to the Augusta Bean and Bacon Days Run For The Bacon 5k 2026!
This event will be a fun run/walk (not a chip timed event). Bag giveaway ends June 20th.
Start and Finish line will take place at the Augusta Memorial Field.
(Field is located at the intersection of Colfax and South Spring Street)
Registration/packet pick up starts at 7:00am, July 5th, and race start time will be at 8:00am SHARP.
- Please be mindful this year as the show cars and tractors will be coming into the fields as we start and complete our race. Thank you.
Money from the run will go to the Softball Girls Team.
Come and join us to sweat your beans off for the bacon before the family fun events start for the day!
Event sponsored and made possible by Love Yourself Massage Therapy LLC, Redline Design & Sign, Augusta Lions club, and Mulligans.
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
81°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Augusta Rs, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Augusta, WI
Elevation
1,069 ft
Nearest Airport
EAU
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 104 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run For The Bacon?
- Run For The Bacon is a running race held in Augusta, Wisconsin on July 5, 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 Run For The Bacon?
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Augusta, Wisconsin at 525 S Spring St, Augusta, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run For The Bacon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run For The Bacon
Jul 5, 2026