Festival Foods La Crosse Half Marathon

May 3rd, 2025

2025 Guide to be released about 1 month prior to race date

Enjoy the fabulous scenery and must-see landmarks of the Coulee Region! This celebration gives area residents and visitors from across the country an opportunity to enjoy active, aerobic outdoor events amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of the Mississippi River Valley. The race begins at Greene Park in West Salem and continues on towards iconic Riverside Park in La Crosse.

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will ONLY take place at the La Crosse Center on May 2nd from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

(Other people are allowed to pick up your packet for you if you are not able to make it)

Date/Time

The Festival Foods La Crosse Half Marathon will start at 7:00AM sharp at Greene Park in West Salem. All runners must be off the course by 1:00 pm.

Shuttle Busses

Shuttle busses to the starting line will be available on the corner of 2nd and Jay Street (outside of the La Crosse Center).  Busses will start running at 4:50AM and leave when filled – at approximately 5:15, 5:30 and 5:45 (times may vary as busses will fill at different rates).  The last bus will leave no later than 6:00AM.  The shuttle trip will take approximately 25 minutes. Please incorporate this into your race morning plans.

HALF MARATHON PRICING

Pricing for 2025
December 1st - January 31st: $65.00
February 1st - March 31st: $75.00
April 1st - April 27th: $90.00
April 28th - May 2nd: $110.00

No refunds after 4/1/2025

(If registering after April 10th, we cannot guarantee a shirt will be available) 

Course map

The course consists of approximately 6 miles of crushed gravel bike trail, and 7 miles paved bike trail.