Kornfest Fun Run
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Holmen, Wisconsin
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Kornfest Fun Run: Dashing Through The Decades on Saturday, August 15, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the charming town of Holmen, La Crosse, where participants will have the chance to run either a 10K or a 2-mile race while celebrating the vibrant styles of various decades.
Dress up in your favorite retro attire—from the roaring '20s to the groovy '70s or the neon '80s—and join in the festive atmosphere filled with great music and family-friendly activities. The Kornfest Fun Run is not just about running; it’s a community event that supports the local Holmen and La Crosse area, making it the largest fundraiser of the year for the Holmen Knights of Columbus. Participants will enjoy free snacks, water, and a commemorative t-shirt, while awards will be presented to the top finishers in various age categories. Don’t miss out on this memorable day that combines fitness, community spirit, and a whole lot of fun!
Dress up in your favorite retro attire—from the roaring '20s to the groovy '70s or the neon '80s—and join in the festive atmosphere filled with great music and family-friendly activities. The Kornfest Fun Run is not just about running; it’s a community event that supports the local Holmen and La Crosse area, making it the largest fundraiser of the year for the Holmen Knights of Columbus. Participants will enjoy free snacks, water, and a commemorative t-shirt, while awards will be presented to the top finishers in various age categories. Don’t miss out on this memorable day that combines fitness, community spirit, and a whole lot of fun!
Organiser's Description
KORNFEST FUN RUN: DASHING THROUGH THE DECADES!
Get ready to travel through time at the Kornfest Fun Run: Dashing Through The Decades! Join us on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Holmen, WI, for a nostalgic run celebrating the best of every era.
Let's make this a run to remember by celebrating the past and supporting our community's future!
HOLMEN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IS EXCITED TO HOST THE KORNFEST FUN RUN THIS YEAR!
Our mission is to render financial aid to members and their families. The Knights of Columbus also offers mutual help and assistance to all who are sick, physically challenged, and needy. The Knights of Columbus promotes social, and intellectual fellowship among members, their families, and communities through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, and public relief work.
SUPPORT THE LOCAL HOLMEN AND LACROSSE AREA!
THE ANNUAL KORNFEST RUN IS THE LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR FOR THE HOLMEN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, PROVIDING HELP TO PEOPLE IN NEED IN THE LA CROSSE, ONALASKA, AND HOLMEN AREA.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
There will be fun family friendly music along with a few refreshments for runners and walkers.
DRESS TO IMPRESS
PICK YOUR FAVORITE DECADEbe it the roaring '20s, groovy '70s, or neon '80sand don your best retro attire. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
GREAT MUSIC
Enjoy music from all decades and free food and water available.
COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT
Registered participants will receive an exclusive "Dashing Through The Decades" t-shirt.
FOOD
Free snacks and water available.
AUTOMATIC TIMING
You'll have a disposable chip attached to your bib that will track your time. All runner times will be available online immediately after you complete your run.
MEDALS AND AWARDS
1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE AWARD MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE OVERALL WINNERS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE FOR BOTH 2 MILE AND 10K FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE CATEGORIES:
0-13 (10K)
20-29
50-59
0-10, 11-13 (2 Mile)
30-39
60-69
14-19
40-49
70+
FUN PRIZE DRAWING FOR KIDS AGES 0-13 THAT COMPLETE THE 10K OR 2 MILE RUN.
SCHEDULE
7:00 - 7:50 Packet Pickup/Late Registration
8:00 - 10K Start
8 2 Mile Start
8 2 Mile Walkers Start
Awards - Medals will be presented to winners after all participants have returned.
FEES
Everyone receives a t-shirt with their registration (no guarantee of shirt/size on race day, is it on a first come first serve basis). Card payments only the day of the run. No cash.
AGE 0-13
$10 - Register online from March 1 to August 16.
AGE 14+
$30 - Register online from March 10 to August 9.
$35 - Register online from August 9 to August 16.
$35 - Day of event
COURSE MAPS
Map of 10K Run [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4872279112]
Map of 2 Mile Run [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4496392948]
Get ready to travel through time at the Kornfest Fun Run: Dashing Through The Decades! Join us on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Holmen, WI, for a nostalgic run celebrating the best of every era.
Let's make this a run to remember by celebrating the past and supporting our community's future!
HOLMEN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IS EXCITED TO HOST THE KORNFEST FUN RUN THIS YEAR!
Our mission is to render financial aid to members and their families. The Knights of Columbus also offers mutual help and assistance to all who are sick, physically challenged, and needy. The Knights of Columbus promotes social, and intellectual fellowship among members, their families, and communities through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, and public relief work.
SUPPORT THE LOCAL HOLMEN AND LACROSSE AREA!
THE ANNUAL KORNFEST RUN IS THE LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR FOR THE HOLMEN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, PROVIDING HELP TO PEOPLE IN NEED IN THE LA CROSSE, ONALASKA, AND HOLMEN AREA.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
There will be fun family friendly music along with a few refreshments for runners and walkers.
DRESS TO IMPRESS
PICK YOUR FAVORITE DECADEbe it the roaring '20s, groovy '70s, or neon '80sand don your best retro attire. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
GREAT MUSIC
Enjoy music from all decades and free food and water available.
COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT
Registered participants will receive an exclusive "Dashing Through The Decades" t-shirt.
FOOD
Free snacks and water available.
AUTOMATIC TIMING
You'll have a disposable chip attached to your bib that will track your time. All runner times will be available online immediately after you complete your run.
MEDALS AND AWARDS
1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE AWARD MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE OVERALL WINNERS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE FOR BOTH 2 MILE AND 10K FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE CATEGORIES:
0-13 (10K)
20-29
50-59
0-10, 11-13 (2 Mile)
30-39
60-69
14-19
40-49
70+
FUN PRIZE DRAWING FOR KIDS AGES 0-13 THAT COMPLETE THE 10K OR 2 MILE RUN.
SCHEDULE
7:00 - 7:50 Packet Pickup/Late Registration
8:00 - 10K Start
8 2 Mile Start
8 2 Mile Walkers Start
Awards - Medals will be presented to winners after all participants have returned.
FEES
Everyone receives a t-shirt with their registration (no guarantee of shirt/size on race day, is it on a first come first serve basis). Card payments only the day of the run. No cash.
AGE 0-13
$10 - Register online from March 1 to August 16.
AGE 14+
$30 - Register online from March 10 to August 9.
$35 - Register online from August 9 to August 16.
$35 - Day of event
COURSE MAPS
Map of 10K Run [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4872279112]
Map of 2 Mile Run [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4496392948]
Races
-
10K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 OCT -
2 Mile Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:10AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 OCT -
2 Mile Non-Competitive Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:15AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 OCTThose registered for the Non-Competitive Walk will not receive a time, be eligible for awards or be listed in the results.
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