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Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run

Date
August 8, 2026
Distance
Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run · Wildcat XC Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
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From the Organizer

Support Janesville CSD Cross Country program with the help of Janesville Track & Field! Join us for a competitive 5k, fun 5k, family fun run, or youth 1 mile race. All proceeds go to the cross country program.

Events

Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run9 AMRegister →
Wildcat XC Kids 1 Mile Fun Run9 AMRegister →

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

84°

Typical Low

62°

Chance of Rain

28%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Waterloo Muni Ap, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:10 AMSunset 8:23 PMDaylight 14h 13m

Host City

About Janesville, IA

Elevation

890 ft

Nearest Airport

ALO

Waterloo Regional Airport · 7 mi

Major Hub

DSM

Des Moines International Airport · 98 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run
Date
August 8, 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 Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run?
Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run is a running race held in Janesville, Iowa on August 8, 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 Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run?
Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Janesville, Iowa at 505 Barrick Road, Janesville, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run

Aug 8, 2026

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