
From the Organizer
Race Starts at 7:30 AM Mary Park, New Richmond, WI
5K and 10K run/walk on an out and back course in New Richmond, WI. This is a chip timed event by MTEC events. Results will be immediately available at MTECRESULTS.COM. The race will start and finish in Mary Park. All of the runners will start and finish in the same location. The course will be marked with orange cones, and we ask that you stay to the left of the cones on the way out and to the right on the way back. There will be orange paint on the road marking turns. The 5K is out and back to Oak Ridge (147th) and the 10K course goes out and loops around Fox Run and then heads back to Mary Park. There will be 2 water stops for the 10K and 1 water stop for the 5K. There will be water and refreshments and snacks at the finish line. Clearly marked course with corner marshalls and police at major intersections. Ambulance will provide sweep of course.
Packet pick up is at Mary Park center pavilion at 6 AM race morning.
Awards will be 10-year age group increments. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Overall Winners receive medal and award.
Race day sign up will be available. You will not be guaranteed a shirt unless you sign up by June 30th 2026.
1 water table for 5k and 2 water tables for 10K
Packet pickup starts at 6 AM Saturday July 11, 2026
Registration will remain open online up to 15 minutes prior to the start of the race.
You must click into runsignup.com to register and get a bib / chip. This is a no cash onsite event.
Be aware park bathrooms may not be open until 7 AM / We put in request for 6 AM but it depends on the city / Please plan accordingly
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
80°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Baldwin, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
10,334
as of 2023
Elevation
982 ft
Nearest Airport
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 37 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Willow River Run
Jul 11, 2026