Hixon 50

La Crosse, United States • 24-25 Oct 2026

Trail Running in Hixon Forest

The Hixon 50 is a trail running event held in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin. The event takes place over a weekend and features a variety of distances held on different days. Participants navigate a course that includes rugged singletrack, rolling bluffs, and views of the Mississippi River Valley.

The routes incorporate elevation changes to test trail running skills. Multiple aid stations are positioned along the course to support runners during their events. The 50-kilometer distance serves as the premier ultra-marathon event of the weekend.

The event offers several race categories:

  • Hixon 5k
  • Hixon 10k
  • Hixon 25k
  • Hixon 50k
  • Hixon Kid's Race

The 5k, 10k, and Kid's Race are scheduled for Saturday, while the 25k and 50k events take place on Sunday. The event is located at 709 County Road FA in La Crosse. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Hixon 50k
25 km
Hixon 25k
10 km
Hixon 10k
5 km
Hixon 5k
Hixon Kid's Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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