That's an Awful Idea 5K - Let's Do It

OCT
30
2027
A fall event in Oconomowoc with multiple running and ruck options, featuring 3.1 mile courses, a 0.5 mile hill race, and a free kids climb.
Sat 30 Oct 2027
3 miles

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About the race

That's An Awful Idea 5K - Let's Do It! is scheduled for 10/30/2027 at Genesee Lake Road Park, 37505 Genesee Lake Road, Oconomowoc, WI 53066, United States. The event presents multiple short-course formats that take place on the park grounds.

Courses are organized into running and ruck options. Several entries cover a 3.1 miles distance under two course names, and there is a shorter running race of 0.5 miles titled "1 Hill is Enough." A separate youth event called "Kiddos Climb" is included with no distance listed. The event description notes six laps and six hill climbs as part of the course layout.

Registration for most events opens on 10/31/2026 and closes on 7/30/2027. The Kiddos Climb registration remains open through 10/30/2027. The standard registration fee for the listed adult events is $32.50; the Kiddos Climb is listed with a $0.00 fee.

Event names and formats present both easier and tougher options: "Easy Course" and "Not So Easy Course," each with running and ruck variants. Distinct entries indicate separate registration windows and fees for the adult and youth offerings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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