Elroy Apple Dumpling Day Races

06/07/2026

🍎 One Week Left to Save on the Elroy Lions Apple Dumpling Day Races!

Don’t miss your chance to run (or walk) through the scenic trails of Elroy, Wisconsin on Saturday, September 12, 2026!

Choose your distance:
• Full Marathon
• Half Marathon
• 5K Run/Walk
• Kids Races

Early signup discount ends June 15 — prices go up after that!

All proceeds benefit local, state, and national charities thanks to the Elroy Lions Club. 100% volunteer-run with zero overhead — every dollar makes a difference.
Register now and secure your spot for this fun, well-organized race during the famous Apple Dumpling Days festival!

👉 Register Here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Elroy/AppleDumplingDayRaces

Tag your running buddies and let’s make this another great year in Elroy!

The Apple Dumpling Day Races is on Saturday September 12, 2026. It includes the following events: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Races.

04/27/2026

Ready to run this fall?
The Elroy Lions Apple Dumpling Day Races are coming up on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Elroy, Wisconsin.
Choose your distance:
• Full Marathon
• Half Marathon
• 5K
• Kids Races
Now is a solid time to start training — especially if it’s your first marathon or you’re aiming to punch your ticket to Boston. With about 20 weeks until race day, you have room to build up steadily without rushing.
Scenic course, small-town feel, and apple dumplings at the finish!

Register today at:
runsignup.com

Or for more information:
appledumplingdayraces.com

See you on the starting line!

09/15/2025

Here is a CLASSIC picture for everyone. These three have run over 6,000 marathons!

Pictured are:
Jim Simpson, number 1 in North America with over 2,400 marathons. Jim flew in from California.
Frank Bartocci from Rochester, MN, approaching 2,000 marathons.
Henry Rueden from DePere, WI, approximately 2,100 marathons, and third in North America.

What an amazing group right here at the city park.

09/15/2025

Fun Apple Dumpling Day Pictures!

09/15/2025

Here are our half marathon overall winners:

Male: 2nd place (left) Patrick Bigaouette, 1st place (center) Benny Frericks, 3rd place (right) Paul Hanson.

Females: 1st place Eleanor Keller, 2nd place Becky Wittrig, 3rd place Julie Fronk. (Sorry, no picture)

09/12/2025

Here are our 5K winners:

Men 39 & under: 1st - Jason Winchel, 2nd - Joe Zant, 3rd - Ben Oleson.
Men 40 & over: 1st - Brian Stroik, Michael Roman, Jon Irlbeck.

Women 39 & under: 1st - Mattisyn Denton, 2nd - Elizabeth Kimball, 3rd - Bridget Duffy.
Women 40 & over: 1st - Emily Fry, 2nd - Becky McCathie, 3rd - Jami Denton.

09/12/2025

Great news! We had 18 Boston Qualifiers from our marathon race. I hope that I have these right; please let me know if I don't!

Female: Addie Green, Denise Harris, Emily Irlbeck, Tess Kieselhorst, Sylvia Lechnir, Rachel Mattson, Lily Paul, Laura Smith.

Male: Jeffrey Alberghini, Michael Bauer, Jack-David Bechthold, Deven Burks, Derek Ericson, Grant Evavold, James Heroux, Matt Meinke, Jeffery Pedersen, Matthew Vanden Heuvel.

Congratulations and good luck if you run!!

09/11/2025

Here are our marathon overall winners:
Women: 1st place (middle) Lily Paul, 2nd place (left) Rachel Mattson, 3rd place (right) Emily Irlbeck.
Men: 1st place (middle) Jack-David Bechthold, 2nd place (left) James Heroux, 3rd place (right) Derek Ericson.

09/08/2025

Here is the first of many pictures: The start of the half marathon in Hustler. Please feel free to share your pictures.

09/08/2025

Another beautiful Apple Dumpling Race Day here in Elroy on Saturday. Great weather, over 300 runners, fast times, good food. But best of all, great friendships were created. Pictures will be coming soon!

Race results can be found here: