Lodi Optimist ONE MOTHER OF A RUN
About this race
Get Ready to Bring the Aloha to the 16th Annual ONE MOTHER of a RUN!
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Location: Lodi High School Sports Complex, 1100 Sauk Street, Lodi, WI
Event Line-Up:
8:00am: 11-Mile Run - The toughest in WI - earn serious bragging rights and compete for cash prizes!
8:30am: 5k Run/Walk - Whether you're sprinting or strolling, this race is for you!
9:30am: One Mile Kids’ Fun Run -
This event has something for everyone—and our Lodi community always shows up big to cheer you on!
The rural beauty of our scenic course pairs perfectly with a casual 5K walk with friends and family. Or bring the heat in our fast, competitive 5K sprint.
And for those ready to prove they’re a true ONE MOTHER of a RUNner, the legendary 11-mile challenge awaits—grueling, rewarding, and unforgettable.
We hope you’ll join us on May 9, 2026, as we turn Lodi into a little slice of the islands for one amazing morning.
The choice is yours.
- We’re ready to welcome you.
- We’re ready to encourage you.
- We’re ready. Are you?
Supporting Lodi Youth
ONE MOTHER OF A RUN is the #1 fundraiser for the Lodi Optimist Club! All proceeds stay right here in Lodi, helping keep costs low for youth programs, activities, and community projects.
The event is organized by Activate Lodi—a community group dedicated to providing wellness, activity, and education opportunities for all ages and ability levels.
Join fellow runners on May 11, 2019 for the Lodi Optimist ONE MOTHER OF A RUN. It's a fantastic 5K, Half-Marathon, 10K, 1.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Lodi.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run
This is a grueling, and challenging, but FAST 5k run! Will this be your first or fifteenth 5k? Over the past few years, we've seen several of our "Kids Run" racers graduate and take on this 5k as their first.... this is a great course, with amazing support all along the route.
Half-Marathon
This is one MOTHER of a half-marathon course, but it's fast! ... is this YOUR year to take on this half?
10K
Kids Fun Run - (approx 3/4 mile, not timed)
This is what it's all about... get the kids out and running! This is a course that takes the little ones around the beautiful grounds of the Lodi High School and Middle School, with Susie the Duck cheering them along! A finisher medal awaits each one as the cross the official finish line! #LodiPride is alive and well with all the smiling faces!
Walking
5K Walk
When was the last time you spent 3.1 miles with your mom, or sister, daughter or grandma? Our 5k Walk is a beautiful journey through the scenic, rolling hills of rural Lodi. Spend this Mother's Day weekend celebrating the women in your life... gather together and enjoy this time together.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Lodi in 2019, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Lodi
Lodi Optimist ONE MOTHER OF A RUN takes place in Lodi, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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