Hixon 50 - Hixon 5k
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External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
The Hixon 50 is a scenic trail running weekend held in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin, offering a range of distances for all levels—from a fun beginner-friendly 5K and 10K to a challenging 25K and the premier 50K ultra, which takes runners over rugged singletrack, rolling bluffs, and breathtaking Mississippi River Valley views with multiple aid stations and plenty of elevation to test your trail skills.
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in La Crosse, WI, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in La Crosse, WI, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
Know a local group? Host a community run in La Crosse
Also in this race
- Oct 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM
- Oct 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM (this one)
- Oct 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM
- Oct 25, 2026 · 12:30 PM
- Oct 25, 2026 · 1:30 PM
