Red Tutu Trot 2026 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 12:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $10
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC IN-PERSON RUN | 5K | Oct 11, 202612:00 PM | $15 | – |
| PUBLIC VIRTUAL RUN | 5K | Oct 11, 202612:00 PM | $15 | – |
| STUDENT IN-PERSON RUN | 5K | Oct 11, 202612:00 PM | $10 | – |
| STUDENT VIRTUAL RUN | 5K | Oct 11, 202612:00 PM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- PUBLIC IN-PERSON RUN and PUBLIC VIRTUAL RUN: $15 until Oct 12.
- STUDENT IN-PERSON RUN and STUDENT VIRTUAL RUN: $10 until Oct 12.
Online registration closes Oct 12, 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 7:04 AM, and the PUBLIC IN-PERSON RUN starts at 12:00 PM. 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
801 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53726
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 11 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 73°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
- 801 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53726Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Red Tutu Trot 2026?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 12, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 801 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53726.
From the organizers
Support a cause close to our hearts and show off your Badger spirit! Cardiac on Campus presents its hybrid Red Tutu Trot 5k, a run/walk that takes place in Madison on October 11th or wherever is most convenient to you. All proceeds from the race will be used to host free CPR/AED certification classes in the Madison community, place AEDs in UW-Madison campus buildings, and host free ECG screening drives. The Red Tutu Trot is the perfect event for students, families, and all Badger fans. Join us to raise awareness for cardiac health!
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