It’s Milwaukee’s newest Christmas tradition and it’s so easy to join in the fun! STEP #1: Decide whether you want to run as a Santa, an Elf, or Abominable Snowman. STEP #2: Get your costume. We’ll help with character shirts and hats or accessories. STEP #3: Run or walk the 5K and have a good time! STEP #4: Enjoy the North Pole Post-Race party at local bars!

The Northwoods Winter Marathon and Half Marathon Championships will run on the great fat bike trails in Lester Park. We'll also utilize the spectacular Hawks Ridge fat bike trail, perched high above the Lakeside neighborhood with tremendous views of the City and Lake beyond!

Brave the event, not the elements. Swim, bike and run indoors - complete an indoor triathlon at YWCA Minneapolis. Indoor Triathlons at YWCA Minneapolis are an excellent opportunity to stay focused during the cold Minnesota winters, engage with your community and make progress towards your personal fitness goals. Adults and youth (of all genders) age 14 and up are welcome to join, even those without past triathlon or racing experience.Compete as an individual or as part of a relay team.

Bristol Woods is the perfect host for the 5th Annual im Schnee festsitzenTrail Run. This beautiful park and trails take you through upland forest, wetlands, oak savanna remnants, and prairie areas. Plan on joining us and be a kid again! The snow-covered trails (fingers crossed) will be all you need to remember the fun you had making snow angels, snowpeople (or snowdogs), snow tunnels, and having snowball fights. (But please only start a snowball fight on the trail with willing participants!) You can tromp through the woods for 3, 6, or 9 miles. AND... just like when you were a kid, we will be waiting for you with a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows and a beef stew as you enjoy the company of your fellow trail enthusiasts. Please BYO beverage or dessert to share! Surprise swag, fun awards, and great company make the ending of your im Schnee festsitzen one of the most fun things you can do outdoors in January. This event is part of the 2019/20 CaniCross series. The CaniCross event will be 3.0 or 6.0 miles (approximately). CaniCross athletes do have the option of running an additional loop if they would like. Please note that the CaniCross event will start 15 minutes prior to the runners and walkers. The CaniCross athletes start at 10:15 and the run/walkers will start at 10:30. This event is perfect for all fitness levels and is dog-friendly for those not interested in the CaniCross Event.

Three distances, one for every ability. Race starts at the Vadnais Heights Elementary which will be open to stay warm as you wait for your race start. 5k, 6.55 or certified half marathon course. Half marathon is two loops of the 6.55 course. Run this as a stand alone race or as part of one of the Run Smore Series.

The Frozen 4 Hour will be a timed four hour race where competitors will attempt to run as many miles as possible in 4 hours on a frozen, snowpacked trail. This will be a fun and challenging event taking place on packed multi-use trails in Lester Park.

Lake Geneva Canopy Tours/Arbor Trails is the home of the Hills are Alive Trail Run and Walk. Every turn of this 4.0-mile trail loop will reveal new treasure. From the emerging wildflowers to surprising a deer or another critter, the beauty of this 100-acre property will spring clean your soul. Individual distances for Hills include a 4.0, 8.0, 12.0 or 16.0 mile. There also is a 16.0 mile 2-person relay option. This event is part of the 2019-20 CaniCross Event Series and offers 4.0 or 8.0-mile events. For the safety and comfort of all athletes, the CaniCross event will start 15 minutes prior to the start of the Run/Walk event. CaniCross athletes will start at 10:15 and Run/Walk athletes will start at 10:30 a.m. As we all are Irish in March, the traditions remain with "Trail Swag" and after-party celebration of corned beef, cabbage, and carrots and potatoes. Hills Are Alive Trail Run/Walk the perfect kick-start to your spring training and the BEST way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. This event is perfect for all fitness levels and is dog-friendly for those not interested in participating in the CaniCross Event. Please note that this event is welcoming to all levels of CaniCross athletes and special equipment is not required. If you would like to test CaniCross equipment or upgrade your current set up, visit our boutique at 1706 22nd Kenosha. We will happily fit your dog (and you) and you can test run the equipment on our property or the adjoining bike path.

Four races for 2020, from 5K to 10 miles. Sign up for the foure dates at once! You can change your course length.

Dirty Dog Dare is the CaniCross companion event to the Meraki Trail Run and is the final event of the 2019-20 CaniCross season. CaniCross athletes will have a choice of 4.5 or 9.0 mile events as a final test of their trail fitness. If you are new to CaniCross, please note that this event is beginner-friendly and special CaniCross equipment is not required. If you are interested in trying CaniCross equipment or upgrading your current set up, visit our boutique at 1706 22nd Ave Kenosha where we will happily fit your dog (and you) and you can test run the equipment on our property or the adjoining bike trail. Ran in conjunction with the Meraki Trail Run is 4.5, 9.0, or 13.5 miles of immersion in the experience of trail running in the spring. This event is perfect for all fitness levels and is dog-friendly for those not interested in participating in the CaniCross Event. Bullfrogs and songbirds will be your soundtrack. Muskrats, deer, forest, and wildflowers will be your backdrop. The new spring grass will give you the bounce in your step to complete your chosen distance (or perhaps more)!

Mark your calendars for the 52nd annual DRAKE ROAD RACES on Sunday, April 19, 2020! After more than a half century of tradition, the excitement continues to grow for this iconic event. The 5K, 10K and half marathon distances all finish in Drake Stadium on the world famous Blue Oval.