Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk
About this race
Please note the t-shirts were guaranteed until April 21st. Registrations after April 21st are not guaranteed a shirt. A limited number of extra t-shirts will be available at registration on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17.
Join in our 54-year tradition with a run for everyone! The Syttende Mai Classic returns to Anderson Complex at Stoughton High School with our Half Marathon Run and Walk, 5K Run, and 2-Mile Lil' Run. In 2025, our Half Marathon Run and Walk and 5K Run SOLD OUT! Don't miss out on your chance to challenge yourself as you take the scenic route through Stoughton. Anderson Complex offers participants and spectators expanded parking, concessions, bleachers, restrooms, and space for post-race celebration. Plus after the race, don't forget to check out our Arts and Crafts Fair and food offerings from Stoughton's very own Norwegian Dancers. The Half Marathon Run and Walk and 5K Run are timed; the Lil' Run is not. Please note that the Half Marathon course has a 5-hour time limit. Price increases for Half Marathon Run and Walk and 5K Run on December 1st, March 1st, April 22nd, day-before, and day-of! Our medals will once again feature the Helm of Awe, a powerful symbol from Norse mythology. The Helm of AweI wore before the sons of men
In defense of my treasure;
Amongst all, I alone was strong,
I thought to myself,
For I found no power a match for my own. - The Poetic Edda. Fáfnismál, stanza 16 translated
Join fellow runners on May 16, 2026 for the Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 5K, 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Stoughton.
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Running
Half Marathon Run
Please note that this course has a 5-hour time limit. Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50568725
Half Marathon Walk
Please note that this course has a 5-hour time limit. Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50568725
5K
Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48625712
'Lil Run (Untimed 2 Mile Run)
Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51330734
Weather Overview
These values represent the 12-year monthly averages for May in Stoughton.
About Stoughton
Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk takes place in Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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