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YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run
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YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
Sep 26, 2026
Running

About this race

Join us for the 27th Annual Maple Leaf Walk Run to help benefit the Y's Food Program. 

Our tried and true events include a half marathon, 5 Mile and 5K that start and end in beautiful Riverside Park and run through part of the iconic Oktoberfest parade route. After the race, join us for a sweet treat.

Thank you for choosing the Maple Leaf Walk Run. We look forward to seeing you in September.

Start Times:
Half Marathon: 7:00am (THERE IS A 2 HOUR AND 45 MINUTE TIME CUTOFF DUE TO THE PARADE START!!)
5 Mile: 7:15am
5K: 7:30am

-The Y

Due to the start of the Oktoberfest Parade, there is a 2 hour and 45 minute cutoff for all races. The course will be pulled at 9:45am for the start of the parade. Thank you for your understanding of this unique situation.

Join fellow runners on September 26, 2026 for the YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 8K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in La Crosse.

Pick your distance

Running

Half Marathon

There is a 2 hour and 45 minute time cutoff for this event due to the start of the parade. Thank you for your understanding.

Sep 26, 2026 Half-Marathon 7:00 AM
$65.00
Open

5 Mile

Sep 26, 2026 8K 7:15 AM
$50.00
Open

5K

Sep 26, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Kids Maple Mile

Sep 26, 2026 1.6K 9:00 AM
$25.00
Open

Virtual Half Marathon

Sep 26, 2026 Half-Marathon 12:00 AM
$65.00
Open

Virtual 5 Mile

Sep 26, 2026 8K 12:00 AM
$50.00
Open

Virtual 5K

Sep 26, 2026 5K 12:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 7-year monthly averages for September in La Crosse.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 14.5° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 23.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 14.5° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 23.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
17.0
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
2.1mm

About La Crosse

YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run takes place in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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