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Run with the Herd 5K/1K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1K Family Fun Run | Kids | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Kids fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 1, then $40 until Oct 18, then $45 until Oct 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Wisconsin ($35).
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 7:10 AM, and the 1K Family Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 780 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Oshkosh Arena, Oshkosh, WI 54902
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)5K Run
214
finishers
31:56
median (10:17 /mi)
17:24
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
1K Family Fun Run
46
finishers
9:38
median (15:30 /mi)
5:11
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Race Day Events) for Run with the Herd 5K/1K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run with the Herd 5K/1K?
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 24:04 or better, the top quarter in 26:45, and half the field in 31:56; the last tenth came in after 45:00.
At the 2025 1K Family Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 5:57 or better, the top quarter in 7:15, and half the field in 9:38; the last tenth came in after 30:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:21 | 20:01 |
| 20-29 | 24:33 | 28:28 |
| 30-39 | 25:55 | 24:59 |
| 40-49 | 24:19 | 20:56 |
| 50-59 | 34:47 | 27:46 |
| 60-69 | 43:49 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 67 percent since 2023.
156
2023
88
2024
260
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Run with the Herd 5K/1K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 128 to 214 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:20 to 31:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 214 (+201%) | 31:56 | under 24:04 | 17:24 |
| 2024 | 71 (-45%) | 28:57 | under 22:50 | 19:38 |
| 2023 | 128 | 30:20 | under 24:10 | 17:18 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Wisconsin 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:45, against 28:16 in a typical Wisconsin 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Run with the Herd 5K/1K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
What you get
ONE (1) ticket voucher to a 2026 Wisconsin Herd home game. ONE (1) exclusive race t-shirt. ONE (1) commemorative medal. ONE (1) domestic beer (21+) or soda. ONE (1) race bag. The race will culminate with a Fan Fest inclusive of a post-race…
Awards
AWARDS
The overall top male and female 5K race runner will be awarded four courtside seats and an autograph Milwaukee Bucks player photo. The top male and female 5K race runners in 8 age groups will be awarded two courtside seats to a Wisconsin…
Race details
- Where
- Oshkosh Arena, Oshkosh, WI 54902Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 780 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Oct 20, 2024), 2023 (Oct 29, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Run with the Herd 5K/1K?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Wisconsin ($35).
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 214 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 31:56 and the winner ran 17:24.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:45, against 28:16 in a typical Wisconsin 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Oshkosh Arena, Oshkosh, WI 54902.
From the organizers
Join the Wisconsin Herd, the NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, for the fifth annual Run with the Herd 5K Run and 1K Family Fun Run on Sunday, October 18. The start and finish line will take place at Oshkosh Arena with a route that takes runners through downtown Oshkosh. The 5K Competitive Timed Run will start at 8:00 a.m., with the 1K Family Fun Run to follow right after. All participants will receive one (1) Wisconsin Herd 2026 home game ticket voucher, one (1) exclusive race t-shirt, one (1) commemorative medal, one (1) race swag bag and entry to the post-race Fan Fest inside Oshkosh Arena with food, refreshments, and engaging activities.