Badger Challenge
About this race
Badger Challenge is a signature Wisconsin walking, running, and biking event which energizes the community around the mission of raising funds for cancer research and patient treatment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The UW research environment brings together scientists and clinicians from a wide variety of disciplines to help solve complex problems affecting patient care, and Badger Challenge accelerates the rate at which collaboration and discovery occurs.
Badger Challenge's overall mission is simple - to increase cure rates and reduce the burden of cancer for future generations. 100% of all participant raised funds will go to support this mission. Join us and help write the story that ends cancer.
The Badger Challenge brings an exciting Ultra, 25K, 5K, Half-Marathon to Madison, Wisconsin on September 27, 2020. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Running
100 Mile Route
This scenic, day-long ride is the perfect challenge for cycling enthusiasts. You’ll experience a breadth of quintessentially Wisconsin settings, including farmsteads with grazing cattle, charming lake views, shady woodlands, and rolling fields. Riders can seek respite at any one of a number of quaint stops as they travel through Marshall, Lake Mills, Deerfield, Cambridge, and Cottage Grove.
100K Route
A day-long ride that is a perfect challenge for experienced riders and newer riders alike. You’ll experience a breadth of quintessentially Wisconsin settings, including farmsteads with grazing cattle, charming lake views, shady woodlands, and sprawling fields. This route features stops in Marshall, Lake Mills, Deerfield, and Cottage Grove.
50K Route
The mid-distance route – not too long and not too short! You’ll find plenty of picturesque farmsteads and lovely trees.
25K Route
A great starting point for riders of all experiences. You’ll see expansive fields, mature trees, barns and white picket fences.
Half Marathon
5K Run
Cycling
5K Route
Perfect for pedalers of all ages!
Walking
5K Walk
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Madison in 2020, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Madison
Badger Challenge takes place in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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