The Hodag Hustle
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Hodag Hustle on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, in beautiful Cottage Grove, Dane! This exciting event celebrates the life and legacy of Bill Carlson, a passionate runner and beloved community member. Participants can choose to take part in a 5k run or a leisurely 1-mile walk, both starting and finishing at the picturesque Phoebe Bakken Memorial Park at 8 AM.
The Hodag Hustle not only honors Bill's impressive achievements, including his induction into the Hodag Hall of Fame, but also supports a meaningful cause. All proceeds will benefit The Goodman Center, a charity close to Bill's heart. For just $60, you'll receive a race shirt, timing chip, medal, and complimentary food and drinks post-race. Join us in embracing the spirit of kindness with the motto "Treat Others How You Want To Be Treated." Don’t miss this chance to celebrate community, health, and the memory of a remarkable individual!
The Hodag Hustle not only honors Bill's impressive achievements, including his induction into the Hodag Hall of Fame, but also supports a meaningful cause. All proceeds will benefit The Goodman Center, a charity close to Bill's heart. For just $60, you'll receive a race shirt, timing chip, medal, and complimentary food and drinks post-race. Join us in embracing the spirit of kindness with the motto "Treat Others How You Want To Be Treated." Don’t miss this chance to celebrate community, health, and the memory of a remarkable individual!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the first annual Hodag Hustle in memory of our wonderful Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Brother, Bill Carlson. Bill was an avid runner and strived to remain healthy throughout his whole life. We want to continue his legacy while also remembering his hometown of Rhinelander, WI, where he still remains in the Hodag Hall of Fame for his uber fast time in the half mile. The '595' number the pictured Hodag is wearing was Bill's bib number when he completed the Boston Marathon in 1977.
This event will consist of both a 5k run and 1mile walk - where both the start and finish will be located at the Phoebe Bakken Memorial Park in Cottage Grove, WI. Start time for both the run and walk is 8am.
All proceeds will be donated to The Goodman Center, a cause that meant so much to Bill and where he also volunteered so much of his time.
$60 to sign up - this includes a shirt, timing chip, medal and complementary food and drinks after the race!
Hope you can join - the motto of The Hodag Hustle is 'Treat Others How You Want To Be Treated' - a message so near and dear to our wonderful Bill!
This event will consist of both a 5k run and 1mile walk - where both the start and finish will be located at the Phoebe Bakken Memorial Park in Cottage Grove, WI. Start time for both the run and walk is 8am.
All proceeds will be donated to The Goodman Center, a cause that meant so much to Bill and where he also volunteered so much of his time.
$60 to sign up - this includes a shirt, timing chip, medal and complementary food and drinks after the race!
Hope you can join - the motto of The Hodag Hustle is 'Treat Others How You Want To Be Treated' - a message so near and dear to our wonderful Bill!
The Hodag Hustle
