Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invite Community 2 Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 7:45AM CDT
- Location Cross Plains, Wisconsin
- Price $28.95
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invite Community 2 Mile Run/Walk, taking place at Glacier Creek Middle School in Cross Plains, Dane. This uplifting event honors the memory of Evan Kratochwill, a beloved former student and dedicated member of the Middleton Cross Country team. The 2-mile cross country run/walk kicks off at 7:45 AM, bringing together community members in a spirit of camaraderie and remembrance.
Participants can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with enthusiasm as they navigate the scenic course. An awards ceremony will follow at approximately 8:25 AM, celebrating the achievements of all participants. Don't miss this opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a morning of fitness and community spirit! Registration is available for $30, with packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM on race day. Come out and be part of this meaningful event that not only honors Evan's legacy but also supports the Middleton High School Cross Country programs!
Participants can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with enthusiasm as they navigate the scenic course. An awards ceremony will follow at approximately 8:25 AM, celebrating the achievements of all participants. Don't miss this opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a morning of fitness and community spirit! Registration is available for $30, with packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM on race day. Come out and be part of this meaningful event that not only honors Evan's legacy but also supports the Middleton High School Cross Country programs!
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 2025 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 4, 2025. 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 $30.
On Saturday, packet pickup and in-person registration will begin at 6:30 am on race day. Cost on race day is $30. Packet pickup will end at 7:35 AM. **REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 24TH 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://www.canva.com/design/DAGsIwpdRmo/T_4I2Fe2g5RsSCVdZ2BsGg/edit?utm_content=DAGsIwpdRmo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton]
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.
2025 Race Schedule (Saturday, October 4th, 2025):
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 4, 2025. 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 $30.
On Saturday, packet pickup and in-person registration will begin at 6:30 am on race day. Cost on race day is $30. Packet pickup will end at 7:35 AM. **REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 24TH 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://www.canva.com/design/DAGsIwpdRmo/T_4I2Fe2g5RsSCVdZ2BsGg/edit?utm_content=DAGsIwpdRmo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton]
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.
2025 Race Schedule (Saturday, October 4th, 2025):
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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