National Sweetest Day

OCT
17
2026
National Sweetest Day at Nashotah Park on October 17, 2026 offers running, walking, and ruck events from a kids 1K to a half marathon. Entry fees vary and several events include post race treats.
Sat 17 Oct 2026
13 miles 6 miles 3 miles

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National Sweetest Day

National Sweetest Day takes place on October 17, 2026 at Nashotah Park, W330 N5113 County Road C, Nashotah, WI 53058. The event offers multiple running, walking, and ruck options along a scenic trail with post race treats available.

Distances and event formats include:

  • 13.1 Miles Half Marathon and Half Marathon early start
  • 6.2 Miles 10K and 10K Ruck
  • 3.1 Miles 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 5K Ruck
  • 0.6 Miles Kiddos 1K

Entry fees and registration windows vary by event. Fees range from $0.00 for the Kiddos 1K up to $50.00 for the Half Marathon early start. Registration for most events opens on December 11, 2025; closing dates fall between June 19, 2026 and August 18, 2026, with the Kiddos 1K remaining open through the event day.

The course is described as a trail surrounded by nature. The program includes options for children and for participants who prefer walking or rucking rather than running. Information provided lists distinct event types and fees for each listed distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half Marathon - Early Start
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k Ruck
6 mi
10k
3 mi
5k Walk
3 mi
5k Run
3 mi
5k Ruck
Kiddos 1k

Events nearby

Trail ultras of 100k and 50k through the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest on the Ice Age Trail with aid stations and on site wooden medal branding.
Four-person mixed relay with each runner completing a 3000 meter leg in Brookfield WI serving as the Wisconsin USATF Association Mixed Relay Championships.
Bucks & Does 13.1 Pointer is a multi-distance running, walking, and ruck event at Nashotah Park on 11/14/2026. Distances range from a youth Bambi Run to a 13.1 Pointer, and every finisher receives a wooden finisher medal.
Winter trail ultramarathon near Palmyra, WI offering a two loop 100K and a new single 50K loop on Ice Age, Whitewater and Scuppernong trails.
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