Badger Challenge
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Madison, Wisconsin
- Price $39.40 - $102.98
- Races 11 races
- Distances Ultra, 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for the Badger Challenge on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the vibrant city of Madison, Dane! This signature Wisconsin event invites participants of all ages to walk, run, and bike in a spirited effort to raise funds for crucial cancer research and patient treatment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With a variety of race distances available, there’s an opportunity for everyone to get involved and make a difference.
The Badger Challenge is not just a race; it's a community celebration dedicated to accelerating collaboration and discovery in the fight against cancer. By joining this uplifting event, you’ll be contributing to a mission that aims to increase cure rates and lessen the burden of cancer for future generations. Plus, 100% of the funds raised by participants go directly to supporting this vital cause. Come be a part of this inspiring journey and help write the story that ends cancer!
The Badger Challenge is not just a race; it's a community celebration dedicated to accelerating collaboration and discovery in the fight against cancer. By joining this uplifting event, you’ll be contributing to a mission that aims to increase cure rates and lessen the burden of cancer for future generations. Plus, 100% of the funds raised by participants go directly to supporting this vital cause. Come be a part of this inspiring journey and help write the story that ends cancer!
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. 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
Incl. $7.98 Fee & Participant Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$102.98
OPENS 04 FEBThis 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
Incl. $7.70 Fee & Participant Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$97.70
OPENS 04 FEBA 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
Incl. $6.05 Fee & Participant Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (8:45AM CDT)
$66.05
OPENS 04 FEBThe 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
Incl. $5.00 Fee & Participant Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$55.00
OPENS 04 FEBA 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
Incl. $4.40 Fee & Participant Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
$39.40
OPENS 04 FEBPerfect 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
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Participant Shirt
$49.80
OPENS 04 FEBJoin 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
Incl. $6.33 Fee & Participant Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (8:15AM CDT)
$71.33
OPENS 04 FEBThis scenic route will take you around Sun Prairie, starting and ending at UW Health Eastpark Medical Center 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
Incl. $4.40 Fee & Participant Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (12:30PM CDT)
$39.40
OPENS 04 FEBThe 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
Incl. $4.40 Fee & Participant Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (12:45PM CDT)
$39.40
OPENS 04 FEBThe 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
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Participant Shirt
$49.80
OPENS 04 FEBJoin 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
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Participant Shirt
$49.80
OPENS 04 FEBJoin 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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UW Health Eastpark Medical Center, 4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, 53718, WI, United States
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