The Fox River Challenge

The 2026 Fox River Challenge is scheduled for May 9th starting at 8:00 AM in Wrightstown, WI.  The start/finish is located in The Fox River District right along The Fox River and the initial leg of the race, the out-and-back 5k run, will follow the beautiful eastern shore on Hwy ZZ.  This leg of the race will also be open to individual run/walk participation in the Fox River Challenge- 5k only.  This is the same route as last year. 

Duathlon participants will begin at approximately 8:05- right after the announcements and National Anthem.  All 5k run/walk participants will start 10 minutes later to give the Duathlon participants a head-start in order to avoid transition clustering. 

The 2nd leg of the duathlon will transition through the start/stop arch and go up and over the bridge. The 15-mile bike will follow the western shore of The Fox River on Los Dauphin Road into Little Rapids & De Pere.  

Duathlon racers will transition back through the start/finish arch and the final mile will make a loop around the Wrightstown neighborhood back through the same start/finish. 

The distances: 
5k run/walk (1st leg of duathlon OR single 5k only)
15-mile bike
1 mile run

The duathlon can be completed as an individual or 2-person team.

You will see many community sponsors along the course with mile markers helping you along the route! 

Timing will be provided by XM TIMING. 

PACKET PICK-UP will be at: The River Coffee & Cream, 104 High Ct.  Wrightstown, WI 54180
FRIDAY: 3:30-6PM
SATURDAY: 6:30-7:30AM

There is still future interest in developing The Fox River Challenge from a Duathlon to a Triathlon by adding a kayaking leg. The race would be a kayak, run, bike and showcase the paddling option on The Fox River in Wrightstown.  Updates to be determined. 

The The Fox River Challenge brings an exciting 30.6K, 5K to Wrightstown, Wisconsin on May 9, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!