Badger Challenge
- Date Sun 22nd September 2024
- Time 1:30PM EST
- Location Madison, Wisconsin
- Price $35.00 - $125.00
- Races 11 races
- Distances Ultra, 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the Badger Challenge on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, in the heart of Madison, Dane! This invigorating event combines walking, running, and biking, uniting the community in a powerful mission to raise funds for cancer research and patient treatment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Participants of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to take part in this uplifting day, where every step contributes to increasing cure rates and alleviating the burden of cancer for future generations.
The Badger Challenge not only promotes health and fitness but also fosters collaboration among scientists and clinicians dedicated to solving complex healthcare challenges. By participating, you will be part of a vibrant community effort where 100% of the funds you raise will directly support this vital mission. Lace up your shoes, grab your bike, and be a part of this inspiring event that aims to write the story that ends cancer—together, we can make a difference!
The Badger Challenge not only promotes health and fitness but also fosters collaboration among scientists and clinicians dedicated to solving complex healthcare challenges. By participating, you will be part of a vibrant community effort where 100% of the funds you raise will directly support this vital mission. Lace up your shoes, grab your bike, and be a part of this inspiring event that aims to write the story that ends cancer—together, we can make a difference!
Organiser's Description
Badger Challenge is a signature Wisconsin walking, running, and biking event which energizes the community around the mission of raising funds for cancer research and patient treatment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the UW Carbone Cancer Center. The UW research environment brings together scientists and clinicians from a wide variety of disciplines to help solve complex problems affecting patient care, and Badger Challenge accelerates the rate at which collaboration and discovery occurs.
Badger Challenge's overall mission is simple - to increase cure rates and reduce the burden of cancer for future generations. 100% of all participant raised funds will go to support this mission. Join us and help write the story that ends cancer.
Badger Challenge's overall mission is simple - to increase cure rates and reduce the burden of cancer for future generations. 100% of all participant raised funds will go to support this mission. Join us and help write the story that ends cancer.
Races
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100 Mile Route
Includes Participant Shirt
Sun 22nd September 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$125.00
CLOSEDThis scenic, day-long ride is the perfect challenge for cycling enthusiasts and those taking up the challenge of their first century ride! Riders will head east and encounter around 4,000 feet of elevation gain and be supported by seven rest stops. -
100K Route
Includes Participant Shirt
Sun 22nd September 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$115.00
CLOSEDA day-long ride that is a perfect challenge for experienced riders and newer riders alike. This route heads east with around 2,500 feet of elevation gain and riders will find support at five rest stops. -
50K Route
Includes Participant Shirt
Sun 22nd September 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$75.00
CLOSEDThe mid-distance route not too long and not too short! Bikers will head east through our local communities and take on around 1,500 feet of elevation gain. Three rest stops are along the route for participant support. -
25K Route
Includes Participant Shirt
Sun 22nd September 2024 (11:00AM EDT)
$65.00
CLOSEDA great route for bikers of all experience levels! This route gets bikers out onto our scenic country roads while still keeping them close to our main start/finish site. Bikers on this route experience around 650 feet of elevation gain and will be supported by one rest stop halfway into the route. -
5K Route
Includes Participant Shirt
Sun 22nd September 2024 (12:00PM EDT)
$45.00
CLOSEDPerfect for pedalers of all ages! This route stays within the American Family site and is on a closed road for the ultimate in safety. -
Global Biker
Includes Participant Shirt
$35.00
CLOSEDJoin the Badger Challenge and our community from anywhere! Our mission to find a cure is a global initiative and we want to ensure our bikers can help from anywhere whether you're an alum who lives across the country or you can't make it on the event day and will ride another day. -
Half Marathon
Includes Participant Shirt
Sun 22nd September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$85.00
CLOSEDThis scenic route will take you around Sun Prairie, starting and ending at American Family Insurance Headquarters where you'll join up with our walkers and bikers for the post-event party. Runners will be supported by aid stations approximately every mile. -
5K Run
Includes Participant Shirt
Sun 22nd September 2024 (1:00PM EDT)
$45.00
CLOSEDThe 5k run is for all ages and ability levels! This route starts and finishes at American Family Insurance Headquarters where you'll join up with our bikers and half marathoners for the post-event party. The entire course will be closed to traffic. Runners will be supported by aid stations approximately every mile. -
5K Walk
Includes Participant Shirt
Sun 22nd September 2024 (1:30PM EDT)
$45.00
CLOSEDThe 5k walk is for all ages and ability levels! This route starts and finishes at American Family Insurance Headquarters where you'll join up with our bikers and half marathoners for the post-event party. The entire course will be closed to traffic. -
Global Runner
Includes Participant Shirt
$35.00
CLOSEDJoin the Badger Challenge and our community from anywhere! Our mission to find a cure is a global initiative and we want to ensure our runners can help from anywhere whether you're an alum who lives across the country or you can't make it on the event day and will put on those running shoes another day. -
Global Walker
Includes Participant Shirt
$35.00
CLOSEDJoin Badger Challenge and our community from anywhere! Our mission to find a cure is a global initiative and we want to ensure our walkers can help from anywhere whether you're an alum who lives across the country or can't make it on the event day and will walk your distance another day.
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