Lake Monona 20K Monona, WI   May 2, 2026

The Lake Monona 20K Run and 5K Run/Walk, offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures ideal for running, and combines small-race feel with big-race perks. For those with longer distance ambitions, this “almost” half marathon is a great way to peak your spring training, or to prepare for a spring marathon. For those interested in a shorter distance to tackle, there is also a 5K run/walk option.

The start and finish for both races is on Nichols Road near Winnequah Park and the Monona Pool in Monona, WI. The 5K Run/Walk will start the same way as the 20K Run and follow the first mile of the 20K route. The 5K course will loop past Winnequah Park and join the last mile or so of the 20K course and continue to the finish.