Run to Remember 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From Free
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Kids10 and Under are FREE–Oct 3, 20268:00 AMFree–
Kids Run/Walk Age 11-175KOct 3, 20268:00 AM$15–
Run to Remember 5k Run/Walk5KOct 3, 20268:00 AM$20–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Kids10 and Under are FREE: Free until Oct 2.
  • Kids Run/Walk Age 11-17: $15 until Oct 2.
  • Run to Remember 5k Run/Walk: $20 until Oct 2.

Online registration closes Oct 2, 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 Wisconsin runs 34:09, about 11:00 a mile, based on 225 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:23 and men in 30:35.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the Kids10 and Under are FREE starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

100 North Emery Ave, Peshtigo, WI 54157

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 3 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 77°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
100 North Emery Ave, Peshtigo, WI 54157Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 630 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Run to Remember?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 2, 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?
100 North Emery Ave, Peshtigo, WI 54157.

From the organizers

Join us Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, for the 2nd Annual Run to Remember 5k Run / Walk at Badger Park.

The Run to Remember 5k Run/Walk is a community-driven memorial Run/Walk dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel who have been injured or killed in the line of duty. All proceeds from the run will be given out in scholarships to those going into law enforcement, firefighting, or EMS.

Remember that Every Mile is a Memory!