Run for Their Lives 5K
Date
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:30 AM CDTDistance
5K
Quick take
Run or walk with your family and furry friends to support the Humane Society of Marathon County in this hybrid 5K event.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseThe Run for Their Lives 5K invites you to join a community effort supporting the Humane Society of Marathon County. This event offers both in-person and virtual participation options, making it accessible for families, friends, and even your beloved four-legged companions. In-person runners can enjoy chip-timing and compete for awards, while virtual participants can upload their results to vie for medals. It's a wonderful opportunity to get active, enjoy time outdoors, and contribute to a meaningful cause.
What to expect
- Choose between an in-person, chip-timed 5K or a virtual run.
- Awards are available for top finishers in both categories.
- Bring your leashed dog to join the fun.
Standout details
- Support the Humane Society
- Dog-friendly 5K
- In-person or virtual options
- Chip-timed for in-person runners
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Bring the whole family out, or encourage the office to get out in support the Humane Society of Marathon County! Choose to participate in-person or virtually . The in-person option provides chip-timing for participants that cross the starting line between 8:30 - 9:00am.
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Virtual participants that would like to compete for a medal, will be asked to upload their customer route & time verification by Friday evening May 29th 11:59pm. Awards will be available at the event to in-person participants on race day and mailed the following week to virtual participants. As always, we encourage you to bring your favorite four legged friend out with you!