Evan Kratochwill Memorial 2 Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 7:45AM CDT
- Location Cross Plains, Wisconsin
- Price $33.95
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of community spirit and athleticism at the Evan Kratochwill Memorial 2 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026! This uplifting event will take place at Glacier Creek Middle School in Cross Plains, Dane, starting at 7:45 AM. Participants can embrace the beautiful cross-country course while honoring the memory of Evan Kratochwill, a beloved former student and member of the Middleton Cross Country team who tragically passed away in 2021.
Join fellow runners and walkers for this 2-mile race as part of the annual Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invitational, hosted by Middleton High School. The event promises to be a fantastic gathering, with an awards ceremony following the race at around 8:25 AM. Registration is available on race day for $35, and participants are encouraged to arrive early. Don’t forget to register by September 23rd to secure your guaranteed event shirt! With live results and a jumbo electronic Big Board at the finish line, this is an event you won't want to miss. Come out, have fun, and support the Middleton Cross Country programs while making lasting memories in honor of Evan!
Join fellow runners and walkers for this 2-mile race as part of the annual Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invitational, hosted by Middleton High School. The event promises to be a fantastic gathering, with an awards ceremony following the race at around 8:25 AM. Registration is available on race day for $35, and participants are encouraged to arrive early. Don’t forget to register by September 23rd to secure your guaranteed event shirt! With live results and a jumbo electronic Big Board at the finish line, this is an event you won't want to miss. Come out, have fun, and support the Middleton Cross Country programs while making lasting memories in honor of Evan!
Organiser's Description
Join us for a community 2 mile cross country run/walk taking place at Glacier Creek Middle School as a part of the annual 2026 Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invitational hosted by Middleton High School. The races are put on by Middleton High School XC in honor of Evan Kratochwill, who passed away tragically in the fall of 2021. Evan was a former student at GCMS and at MHS, as well as a team member of the Middleton Cross Country team.
The two mile cross country run/walk will take place at 7:45 am on Saturday, October 3, 2026. We will have an awards ceremony for the community race. That will take place near 8:25.
Participants should park in the GCMS parking lot in front and side of the school. The back lot (by the basketball hoops) we are reserving for athletes, volunteers, and buses. Parking lot and traffic flow information can be viewed here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_oJafrGl0HiQeaQUtpgd_ebMx3T4CID-AxSyZAaceU/edit?usp=sharing].
We will have packet pickup on Friday night at GCMS from 5-6 PM (on the far side by the 5th grade wing/gym). Participants can sign up as well from 5-6 pm. Cost is $35.
On Saturday, packet pickup and in-person registration will begin at 6:30 am on race day. Cost on race day is $35. Packet pickup will end at 7:30 AM. **REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 23RD FOR A GUARANTEED SHIRT* We will have a limited number of extra shirts at in-person registration.
Course map is linked and the one mile will be marked- 2 Mile XC Course Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0ghLSscVoPwUf0DwK4bCUCIwbwBhz08/view?usp=sharing].
Shareable Community Memorial Race Flyer Link [https://canva.link/l3tfmke8mthetg1]
We will have live results and on site courtesy of Prime Time Timing with a jumbo electronic Big Board at the finish line! We appreciate the generosity of the participants this year and last year who donated towards this event. Proceeds and donations go directly towards course maintenance, race day logistics and enhancements into the Evan Kratochwill Memorial Races (community, middle school, high school), and towards the Middleton High School Cross Country programs.
2026 Race Schedule (Saturday, October 3rd, 2026):
Updated Schedule:
7:45 2 Mile Memorial Run/Walk
8:45 Boys Middle School (5th8th)
9:10 Girls Middle School (5th8th)
9:45 Boys Varsity (8 runners)
10:15 Girls (Varsity and JV)
10:50 Boys JV
Awards:
10:05- Middle School
11:35- High School
The two mile cross country run/walk will take place at 7:45 am on Saturday, October 3, 2026. We will have an awards ceremony for the community race. That will take place near 8:25.
Participants should park in the GCMS parking lot in front and side of the school. The back lot (by the basketball hoops) we are reserving for athletes, volunteers, and buses. Parking lot and traffic flow information can be viewed here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_oJafrGl0HiQeaQUtpgd_ebMx3T4CID-AxSyZAaceU/edit?usp=sharing].
We will have packet pickup on Friday night at GCMS from 5-6 PM (on the far side by the 5th grade wing/gym). Participants can sign up as well from 5-6 pm. Cost is $35.
On Saturday, packet pickup and in-person registration will begin at 6:30 am on race day. Cost on race day is $35. Packet pickup will end at 7:30 AM. **REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 23RD FOR A GUARANTEED SHIRT* We will have a limited number of extra shirts at in-person registration.
Course map is linked and the one mile will be marked- 2 Mile XC Course Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0ghLSscVoPwUf0DwK4bCUCIwbwBhz08/view?usp=sharing].
Shareable Community Memorial Race Flyer Link [https://canva.link/l3tfmke8mthetg1]
We will have live results and on site courtesy of Prime Time Timing with a jumbo electronic Big Board at the finish line! We appreciate the generosity of the participants this year and last year who donated towards this event. Proceeds and donations go directly towards course maintenance, race day logistics and enhancements into the Evan Kratochwill Memorial Races (community, middle school, high school), and towards the Middleton High School Cross Country programs.
2026 Race Schedule (Saturday, October 3rd, 2026):
Updated Schedule:
7:45 2 Mile Memorial Run/Walk
8:45 Boys Middle School (5th8th)
9:10 Girls Middle School (5th8th)
9:45 Boys Varsity (8 runners)
10:15 Girls (Varsity and JV)
10:50 Boys JV
Awards:
10:05- Middle School
11:35- High School
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