Lake Monona 20K & 5K Presented by SSM Health

Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Monona, WI; Winnequah Park, 1041 Nichols Rd, 53716
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a beautiful course around Lake Monona, perfect for spring training or a refreshing 5K, blending small-race charm with big-race perks.

Scenic
Competitive

Great for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge

Discover the Lake Monona 20K & 5K, offering a beautiful course with ideal springtime temperatures. This event blends a welcoming small-race atmosphere with the advantages of larger events. The 20K serves as an excellent opportunity to peak your spring training or prepare for a marathon, while the 5K provides a shorter, accessible option for runners and walkers. It's a lovely way to enjoy a scenic run in Monona, WI.

What to expect

Enjoy a beautiful course around Lake Monona with mild springtime temperatures.
Experience a welcoming small-race feel combined with big-race perks.
Choose between a 20K for longer training runs or a 5K run/walk option.

Standout details

Beautiful course around Lake Monona
Ideal springtime temperatures
Small-race feel, big-race perks
Great for spring marathon prep

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, May 2, 9:15 AM CDT · From $28.40
Opens Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
20K
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $39.55
Opens Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
Lake Monona Pet 5K Presented by Artepupp
Sat, May 2, 9:15 AM CDT · From $28.40
Opens Aug 4, 2025, 3:29 PM CDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT

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The course

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From the organizer

The Lake Monona 20K Run and 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures ideal for running, and combines small-race feel with big-race perks. For those with longer distance ambitions, this “almost” half marathon is a great way to peak your spring training, or to prepare for a spring marathon. For those interested in a shorter distance to tackle, there is also a 5K run/walk option.

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