River City Running Club

07/20/2026

Join us for the 3rd Annual Summit Series Event at Mt. La Crosse hosted by River City Running Club and Mt. La Crosse Ski & Snowboard!

SPRINT: Sprint up Damnation, Mid-America’s steepest ski slope, and back down it’s twisty sister, Salvation!
Start Time: 5:00 pm

LONG RUN: Start at the Chalet and work your way around the slopes, taking in all the amazing views Mt. La Crosse offers!
2 mile run , 1000′ vertical
Start Time: Following Sprint (about 5:30pm)

HUGE GAINS CHALLENGE: Ultimate slope challenge, take on both the Sprint and Long Run events!
Start Time: 5:00 pm

MOTUS MISOGI (RUCK CHALLENGE): NEW THIS YEAR!! Take a loop around the slopes with the added challenge of weight. See many amazing views as you venture around the hill. Bring your own weight or borrow onsite. Organized by Harrison Pollack: The Motus Project
Start Time: 5:30 pm

Patio Party from 4pm - 8pm with food and drinks.

Live Music – Zeke Fitz: 6:00-8:00 pm

*No Dogs Allowed

More Info and Registration at https://mtlacrosse.com/summit-series/

See you there!

07/10/2026

Looking for a fun local 5K this summer? Advisors Management Group is hosting its 1st Annual AMG Summer Fun 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 18, at Pettibone Park in La Crosse!

The race begins at 9:45 AM, with check-in from 8:30–8:45 AM at the gazebo. Participants are welcome to run or walk, and all ages are invited to join. This is not a timed race.

Cost is $30 per person, plus a small sign-up fee. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse.

After the race, participants can enjoy a small lunch of burgers, brats, and water at no additional cost.

Register here: https://5k.advisorsmanagement.com/

07/01/2026

Get registered and start your 4th off with a BANG!

Only a couple more days until race day!

Register: http://www.firecracker4mile.com/
*T-Shirt quantities and sizes are limited

Volunteer: http://www.firecracker4mile.com/volunteer.html

Kid’s Race is FREE!

Race proceeds benefit Children's Museum of La Crosse and the The Parenting Place

Thank you to our sponsors Dynamic Performance and Therapy, Smith's Bike Shop, and GPC Beverage!

We hope to see you there!

📸: First Expressions

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

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]

04/15/2026

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

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