9th Annual KofC Tootsie Roll 5K & Fun Run
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 AM CST
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run or walk a USATF-certified 5K through downtown Madison to support special education programs in local schools.
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersThe 9th Annual KofC Tootsie Roll 5K & Fun Run supports students with special learning needs in Madison City Schools. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus, 100% of proceeds directly benefit local intellectual disabilities programs. This USATF-certified 5K and fun run starts and finishes at Madison City Stadium, winding through downtown Madison. Your participation directly contributes to the community and its students.
What to expect
- A USATF-certified 5K race or a relaxed fun run option.
- A course that begins and ends at Madison City Stadium, traveling through downtown Madison.
From the organizer
USATF-certified 5K race and fun run benefiting students with special learning needs. This race is put on by the Knights of Columbus Council 10232 and Council 17519 of Madison. 100% of the proceeds goes to Madison City Schools. This is part of a nationwide campaign put on by the Knights of Columbus.
Since we support the whole of Madison City Schools, the race begins and ends at the Madison City Stadium next to the Madison City Schools admin building and runs through downtown Madison. A big shout out to the city of Madison for allowing this, and to the Madison Police Department for supporting the race. As always, our effort is to support Madison schools' intellectual disabilities programs. Know that by participating, you are contributing to your local community. We especially want to give a shout-out to those who have participated in the past and we hope that you will continue to support our race and the students of the Special Education Program of Madison City Schools. If you cannot participate, please do consider offering a donation. Every little bit helps!
"“When we attend to the needs of those in want, we give them what is theirs, not ours. More than performing works of mercy, we are paying a debt of justice.” - St Pope Gregory the Great
