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
Join us for the Evan Kratochwill Memorial 2 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the picturesque town of Cross Plains, Dane! This spirited community event, held at Glacier Creek Middle School, is part of the annual Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invitational hosted by Middleton High School. The race kicks off at 7:45 AM, inviting participants of all ages to honor the memory of Evan Kratochwill, a cherished former student and cross-country team member who left us too soon in 2021.
This 2-mile cross-country run/walk is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community while promoting fitness and camaraderie. The day will feature an awards ceremony at approximately 8:25 AM, and participants are encouraged to arrive early for packet pickup, which begins at 6:30 AM on race day. With a registration fee of just $35, you can secure your spot in this meaningful event. Plus, be sure to register by September 23rd to guarantee your race shirt! Come out to support a great cause and enjoy a morning filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
This 2-mile cross-country run/walk is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community while promoting fitness and camaraderie. The day will feature an awards ceremony at approximately 8:25 AM, and participants are encouraged to arrive early for packet pickup, which begins at 6:30 AM on race day. With a registration fee of just $35, you can secure your spot in this meaningful event. Plus, be sure to register by September 23rd to guarantee your race shirt! Come out to support a great cause and enjoy a morning filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
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
8:50 Girls Middle School (5th8th)
9:15 Boys Middle School (5th8th)
9:45 Boys Varsity (8 runners)
10:15 Girls (Varsity and JV)
10:55 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
8:50 Girls Middle School (5th8th)
9:15 Boys Middle School (5th8th)
9:45 Boys Varsity (8 runners)
10:15 Girls (Varsity and JV)
10:55 Boys JV
Awards:
10:05- Middle School
11:35- High School
Races
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Community 2 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (7:45AM CDT)
CLOSED -
Virtual Community 2 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.95
CLOSED
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