Apple Dumpling Day Races
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Elroy, WI
- Schultz Park, 301 South Main Street, 53929
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Experience a festive race day in scenic Elroy, Wisconsin, offering a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, and kids' races during Apple Dumpling Days.
- Scenic
- Festive
Scenic
FestiveWho it's for
- Beginner Friendly
- Kids & Youth
Beginner Friendly
Kids & YouthGreat for: beginners, families
Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course
Join the Apple Dumpling Day Races in Elroy, Wisconsin, a charming event set against the backdrop of a scenic town. Held on the first Saturday after Labor Day, these races are a central part of the festive Apple Dumpling Days celebration. Starting in 2007 with a 5K and kids' races, the event expanded to include a half marathon in 2008 and a certified full marathon in 2013, offering a range of distances for runners.
What to expect
- Run through the scenic town of Elroy as part of the lively Apple Dumpling Days festivities.
- Choose from a certified full marathon, a half marathon, or a 5K.
- Kids can join in their own dedicated races.
Standout details
- Part of Apple Dumpling Days festival
- Certified full marathon course
- Scenic Wisconsin town
- Races for kids
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jun 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 AM CDT · From $59.30
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jun 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 26.2 Miles
Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jun 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
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Kids Races
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00 AM CDT · From $11.60
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jun 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
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The course
- Hilly
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
The first Saturday after Labor Day has the scenic town of Elroy, Wisconsin, sponsoring its very own Apple Dumpling Days. As part of the festivities, The Elroy Lions Club hosts the Elroy Apple Dumpling Day Races. The first races were in 2007 with a 5K and a single kids race. The Apple Dumpling Day Races expanded in 2008 and added a very successful ½ marathon and an additional kids race for the very young. In 2013, a certified full marathon was added to the venue.
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