Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk

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  • Date Sat 16th May 2026
  • Time 7:30AM CDT
  • Location Stoughton, Wisconsin
  • Price $16.90 - $80.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the vibrant community of Stoughton, Dane! Organized by Syttende Mai Classic, this event celebrates 54 years of tradition with exciting race options for everyone, including a scenic Half Marathon run and walk, a 5K run, and the delightful 2-Mile Lil' Run. Following last year's sold-out success, don't miss your chance to challenge yourself on the picturesque routes through Stoughton.

The festivities kick off at the Anderson Complex at Stoughton High School, offering expanded parking, concessions, bleachers, and restrooms for a comfortable race day experience. After you've crossed the finish line, join in the fun at our Arts and Crafts Fair and savor delicious food from Stoughton's very own Norwegian dancers. With a 5-hour time limit for the Half Marathon and timed races for both the Half Marathon and 5K, this event promises to be unforgettable. Plus, participants will receive a unique medal featuring the Helm of Awe, a powerful symbol from Norse mythology. Secure your spot early, as pricing increases leading up to the event! Join us for a day of fitness,

Organiser's Description

JOIN IN OUR 54-YEAR TRADITION WITH A RUN FOR EVERYONE! THE SYTTENDE MAI CLASSIC RETURNS TO ANDERSON COMPLEX AT STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL WITH OUR HALF MARATHON RUN AND WALK, 5K RUN, AND 2-MILE LIL' RUN.



IN 2025, OUR HALF MARATHON RUN AND WALK AND 5K RUN _SOLD OUT!_ DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF AS YOU TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE THROUGH STOUGHTON.



ANDERSON COMPLEX OFFERS PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS EXPANDED PARKING, CONCESSIONS, BLEACHERS, RESTROOMS, AND SPACE FOR POST-RACE CELEBRATION. PLUS AFTER THE RACE, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR AND FOOD OFFERINGS FROM STOUGHTON'S VERY OWN NORWEGIAN DANCERS.



THE HALF MARATHON RUN AND WALK AND 5K RUN ARE TIMED; THE LIL' RUN IS NOT. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HALF MARATHON COURSE HAS A 5-HOUR TIME LIMIT.



_PRICE INCREASES FOR HALF MARATHON RUN AND WALK AND 5K RUN ON DECEMBER 1ST, MARCH 1ST, APRIL 22ND, DAY-BEFORE, AND DAY-OF!_



OUR MEDALS WILL ONCE AGAIN FEATURE THE HELM OF AWE, A POWERFUL SYMBOL FROM NORSE MYTHOLOGY.



_THE HELM OF AWE_
_I WORE BEFORE THE SONS OF MEN_
_IN DEFENSE OF MY TREASURE;_
_AMONGST ALL, I ALONE WAS STRONG,_
_I THOUGHT TO MYSELF,_
_FOR I FOUND NO POWER A MATCH FOR MY OWN._

_- THE POETIC EDDA. F'AFNISM'AL, STANZA 16 TRANSLATED_

Races

  • Half Marathon Run

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt** All Sizes Unisex

    Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $80.50

    Please note that this course has a 5-hour time limit. Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50568725
  • Half Marathon Walk

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt** All Sizes Unisex

    Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $80.50

    Please note that this course has a 5-hour time limit. Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50568725
  • 5k

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt** All Sizes Unisex

    Sat 16th May 2026 (7:40AM CDT)

    $54.00

    Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48625712
  • 'Lil Run (Untimed 2 Mile Run)

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt** All Sizes Unisex

    Sat 16th May 2026 (7:45AM CDT)

    $16.90

    Race Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51330734

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Collins Field, Stoughton, 53589, WI, United States

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