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UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine SAVMA Wags for Wellness 5k
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UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine SAVMA Wags for Wellness 5k

Madison, Wisconsin, United States View on map
May 03, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Sunday May 3rd at UW Madison Lakeshore Path

EVENT DESCRIPTION

You are invited to participate in the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine SAVMA's Run/Walk 5k to raise awareness regarding wellness and mental well-being for veterinary students and professionals.  

Dogs are welcome to participate in the race as well. *Completion of a waiver and submission of up to date vaccination documentation (Rabies and Distemper) are required for participation*

EVENT LOGISTICS:

  • Check-In Time: 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
  • https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6382998739 

PARKING:

  • Lot 60 near the boat launch. Parking is free on the weekends.

***IF THERE IS RAIN OR SNOW DURING THE EVENT, THE RACE WILL STILL BE HELD***

Registered participants will receive a T-shirt and a grab bag. Raffle prizes and a breakfast will occur post race. 

T-shirts aren't guaranteed after April 16th registration. 

The registration fee increases for day of registration so be sure to purchase tickets early!

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Running

UW-Madison SAVMA 5K Wags for Wellness Walk/Run 2026

*The race is unofficially timed*

May 03, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Madison, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 5.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 15.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 2.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 15.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
22.7
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.7mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
68.5%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 3, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 3, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 13m

The sun rises at 5:47 AM and sets at 8:00 PM local time (CDT) in Madison on May 3, 2026 — 14h 13m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 40 Madison events

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