Wonderful Water Run: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid's Run
- Date
- September 25–26, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · VIRTUAL Half Marathon · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Packet pick-up will be from 4:30-7:30pm on Friday night at Mid State Technical College and starting at 6:30 am the day of the race at Pfiffner Pioneer Park.
Friday September 26th at Mid State Technical College
Kids' Race Starts at 6:00 pm. *The Kid's run takes place at MSTC during our EXPO*
•1/4 mile dash (1 lap) starting at 6pm (AT MSTC)
•1/2 mile dash (2 laps) starting at 6:15pm (AT MSTC)
Saturday, September 27th-Pfiffner Pioneer Park
Come out and run one of the most scenic courses you've ever been on. Meandering through the Stevens Point city trails, roads, and paths, along the Wisconsin River, and past Lake Joanis, this Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K will not disappoint!
Half Marathon Race Starts at 8:00 am
10K Race Starts at 8:45 am
5K Race Starts at 9:00am
***Times subject to change
IF FOR ANY REASON THE "IN-PERSON" HALF MARATHON 10K AND/OR 5K NEED TO BE CANCELLED, YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE VIRTUAL EVENT.
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
67°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stevens Pt, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stevens Point, WI
Elevation
1,071 ft
Nearest Airport
CWA
Central Wisconsin Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 137 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 Wonderful Water Run: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid's Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
109
Days to train
- Race
- Wonderful Water Run: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid's Run
- Date
- September 25–26, 2026
Coming Up
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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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 Wonderful Water Run: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid's Run?
- Wonderful Water Run: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid's Run is a running race held in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on September 25, 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 Wonderful Water Run: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid's Run?
- Friday, September 25, 2026 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin at Pfiffner Pioneer Park. 1100 Crosby Ave, Stevens Point, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Wonderful Water Run: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid's Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Wonderful Water Run: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid's Run
Sep 25, 2026