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Veterans Backyard Bash

Date
September 4–5, 2026
Distance
Volunteer only
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From the Organizer

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  • Friday and Saturday, September 4/5 2025
  • Waupaca County Fairgrounds, 602 South St, Weyauwega, WI 5498
  • Friday night music-Spicy Tie Band! Food Trucks! Raffles! Starts @ 5PM
  • Saturday-Music & Food all day! Music by Sonny's Rocking Road Show, TBA, Illegal Formation and Milwaukee's favorite, Mt. Olive Band. Satisfy your hunger with burgers, brats, chicken sandwich, and beer! Corn hole tournament! Raffles! Professional fireworks @ dusk!
  • Check out our Facebook page-https://www.facebook.com/veteransbackyardbash/

Events

Volunteer onlyFri, Sep 4 · 5:30 PMRegister →

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

76°

Typical Low

53°

Chance of Rain

31%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Waupaca, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:23 AMSunset 7:29 PMDaylight 13h 6m

Host City

About Weyauwega, WI

Population

1,760

as of 2023

Elevation

771 ft

Nearest Airport

ATW

Appleton International Airport · 21 mi

Major Hub

MKE

General Mitchell International Airport · 108 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

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

88

Days to train

Race
Veterans Backyard Bash
Date
September 4–5, 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 Veterans Backyard Bash?
Veterans Backyard Bash is a running race held in Weyauwega, Wisconsin on September 4, 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 Veterans Backyard Bash?
Friday, September 4, 2026 in Weyauwega, Wisconsin at 602 South St, Weyauwega, WI 54983, Weyauwega, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Veterans Backyard Bash?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Veterans Backyard Bash

Sep 4, 2026

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