River City Running Club

River City Running Club Based in the LaCrosse WI area, our primary purpose is to provide runners with opportunites to run with others of comparable interests and abilities.

The River City Running Club is an informal group of area runners based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and LaCrescent, Minnesota. The club's primary purpose is to provide runners with opportunites to run and train with others of comparable interests and abilities. Club members include marathoners and 5K runners; serious racers and social runners; road runners and trail runners. Groups of us frequently tr

avel together to races both in the upper Midwest and all across the country. Mostly, we enjoy the camaraderie of running with friends and like to have fun. We welcome runners of all levels. If you'd like to meet a few of us, and join us for a run, click on the Scheduled Runs button above. To become a member, click here.

Are you signed up for the Firecracker 4 Mile yet?!
06/20/2026

Are you signed up for the Firecracker 4 Mile yet?!

2 Weeks until Race Day!

Who is joining us for the Firecracker Races this year?

4 Mile Firecracker Race & Liberty 1 Mile

FREE Kid's Race with goodie bag from community partners

More information here: https://www.firecracker4mile.com

Volunteer information here: https://www.firecracker4mile.com/get-involved/

The proceeds from our race benefits the Children's Museum of La Crosse and The Parenting Place- two great family organizations in our community.

Thank you to our sponsors: GPC Beverage & Smith's Bike Shop!

Race put on by River City Running Club

Riverfest La Crosse

Photo Credit: First Expressions

Hey everybody - quick reminder! For our Wednesday run, we are meeting tomorrow at 5:30p at Great River Landing in Onalas...
06/09/2026

Hey everybody - quick reminder! For our Wednesday run, we are meeting tomorrow at 5:30p at Great River Landing in Onalaska! There is ample parking, bathrooms, and restaurants nearby for after the run.

If the weather cooperates - feel free to bring yoga mats for some post-run recovery exercises. Hope to see you there!

05/07/2026

Did you know that UWL will once again host the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships this May 21-22-23? Did you know we are looking for volunteers to help? If you would be interested in helping out, scan the QR Code on this graphic visit this link to submit your information.
NCAA Championship Volunteer Form:
https://uwlax.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vL68K6Fv9SByE6

If you have questions, please contact Phil Whitesitt at [email protected]

Had a great group for our weekly Monday Funday run from Rudy’s!
04/15/2026

Had a great group for our weekly Monday Funday run from Rudy’s!

Monday, April 13– Monday Funday Group Run* 5:45 p.m. from Rudy’s (1004 La Crosse St, La Crosse, WI 54601)* 1 and 3 mile ...
04/15/2026

Monday, April 13–
Monday Funday Group Run
* 5:45 p.m. from Rudy’s (1004 La Crosse St, La Crosse, WI 54601)
* 1 and 3 mile routes
* All paces welcome!

Wednesday, April 15 –
Group Run
* 5:30 p.m. from Peoples Co-op (315 5th Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601)
* 1-6 mile route out and back
* All paces welcome!

Thursday, April 16–
Weekly Group Pub Run
* 5:15 p.m. from The Rookery (1914 Campbell Road, La Crosse, WI 54601)
* 3 and 5 mile routes
* All paces welcome!

Saturday, April 18 –
Group Run
* 8 a.m. from the Lower Myrick Park parking log (789 Myrick Park Dr., La Crosse, WI 54601)
* Mileage TBD
* All paces welcome!

Sunday, April 19 –
Sunday Coffee Group Run
* 8 a.m. from Veterans Memorial Pool (1901 Campbell Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601)
* 1-6 mile routes - *Meet at Global Grounds Coffee afterwards!
* All paces welcome!

Lower Hixon Group Trail Run – *Weather Pending (*If the trails are muddy we won’t have a group run)
* 8 a.m. from the Lower Hixon Trailhead (2600 Old Quarry Rd., La Crosse, WI 54601)
* 5.5 mile route: Vista Trl > Birch Trl > Bicentennial > Hickory Trl
* All paces welcome!


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04/15/2026

Two short weeks away!

Online registration stays open till April 20th.

Race day sign up after that.

Are you signed up?

04/15/2026

🚨 Schedule Change 🚨

The Phil Esten Challenge has been moved to Thursday-Friday, April 16-17 at Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex due to the weather forecast.

Action starts Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

UW-La Crosse Men's Track and Field
UW-La Crosse Women's Track and Field

04/15/2026

The La Crosse Track Club is a six-week summer youth track and field program for athletes ages 6-18 of all abilities, put on by the River City Running Club. 

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1808 State Street
La Crosse, WI
54601

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