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 18, 2019 for the Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 32.2K, 16.1K, 27.4K, 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Stoughton.
Pick your distance
Running
20 Mile Run
The Syttende Mai 20 mile run starts at the Madison Capitol Square and finishes in Mandt Park in Stoughton. This is the race's 47th year!
10 Mile Run
The Syttende Mai 10 mile run starts at the 10 mile mark of the race route, Sand Hill Road in the Town of Dunn (near the Town of Dunn cemetery) and finishes in Mandt Park in Stoughton.
2 Mile Lil' Run
The Lil Run starts at Fox Prairie Elementary School (1601 W. South Street, Stoughton, WI). This event is open to anyone, of any age, who wishes to take part in the two mile event. This race is NOT timed.
Walking
17 Mile Walk
The Syttende Mai 17 mile walk has a rolling start from 6:00am - 7:00am. The walk starts behind Summit Credit Union, 2424 Rimrock Road, just south of the Beltline (Hwy 12/18) in Madison and finishes at Mandt Park in Stoughton. The course follows the same route as the Syttende Mai Run, using the last 17 miles.
About Stoughton
Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk takes place in Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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