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Name: Race for Open Space - West Bend
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11
Location: West Bend

West Bend, United States • 11 Oct 2026

Race For Open Space - West Bend

The Race For Open Space is scheduled for 10/11/2026 at the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation’s Fox Hill Nature Preserve in West Bend, Wisconsin (4214 Sleeping Dragon Rd, 53095). The route uses rolling trails through deciduous forest, restored prairieland, and features glacial moraine terrain. The event supports conservation of open space in the Cedar Lakes region.

The event program includes trail runs and a trail walk. Registration and fees are listed by event: the 5K and 10K registrations open 12/29/2025 and close 6/29/2026 with a fee of $30.00 each. The 1 Mile Trail Walk registration opens 12/26/2025 and remains open through the event date with a fee of $15.00. The Kiddos 1K registration opens 2/23/2026 and remains open through the event date; there is no registration fee for that race.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5K (3.1 Miles)
10K (6.2 Miles)
1 Mile
Kiddos 1K

United States Wisconsin West Bend

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

Kiddos 1k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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