Moving Mountains MEDLIFE 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $20 on Sep 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moving Mountains MEDLIFE 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 18, 202610:00 AM | $15$20 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $20 on Sep 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $15 until Sep 30, then $20 until Oct 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 57 percent below a typical 5K in Wisconsin, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Madison runs 33:37, about 10:49 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:38 and men in 30:35.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the Moving Mountains MEDLIFE 5K Run/Walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
600 N Park Street, Madison, WI 53706
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 600 N Park Street, Madison, WI 53706Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Apr 6, 2025), 2024 (Apr 14, 2024), 2023 (Apr 24, 2023), 2022 (Oct 16, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Moving Mountains MEDLIFE 5K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $20 on Sep 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $15, entry is about 57 percent below a typical 5K in Wisconsin, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 600 N Park Street, Madison, WI 53706.
From the organizers
On Sunday, October 18th, 2026 come join Wisconsin MEDLIFE in a 5K walk/run! One hundred percent of the race proceeds will be used for medical clinics and community development projects through MEDLIFE international. These projects and clinics benefit communities that otherwise do not have adequate access to healthcare, education, and a safe home. Registration for the race will take place at the end of North Park Street by the Memorial Union Terrace. The race will follow the Lake Shore path looping back towards Memorial Union at the halfway point. It will be a great time for a great cause, so come join us!