Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse
Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse is a running and rucking race on August 7, 2026 in La Crosse, WI, with entry fees from $30 to $50.
- Date
- August 7, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$50
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
Mt. La Crosse Trail Running Challenge
Get ready for an epic "mountain" running experience that happens just once a year!
Event Options:
- Long Course Challenge: 2-mile trail run with a challenging 1000 feet of elevation gain
- Sprint Challenge: Race up Damnation (Mid-America's steepest ski slope) and back down its twisty sister trail, Salvation!
- Kids Race: A fun, short race designed especially for young runners
- MOTUS Misogi (RUCK Challenge): A RUCK Challenge. Carry a weight up a hill and back down. Weights provided.
Join us for an incredible day of mountain running and support local school groups working to get kids outdoors!
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
79°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from La Crosse Wfo, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About La Crosse, WI
Population
51,791
as of 2023
City Elevation
660 ft
Nearest Airport
LSE
La Crosse Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 122 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
16
Days to train
- Race
- Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse
- Date
- August 7, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
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.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to La Crosse 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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Summit Series Run @ Mt. La Crosse
Aug 7, 2026