Badger Challenge

About the Event

Badger Challenge is a signature Wisconsin walking, running, and biking event which energizes the community around the mission of raising funds for cancer research and patient treatment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the UW Carbone Cancer Center. The UW research environment brings together scientists and clinicians from a wide variety of disciplines to help solve complex problems affecting patient care, and Badger Challenge accelerates the rate at which collaboration and discovery occurs.

Badger Challenge's overall mission is simple - to increase cure rates and reduce the burden of cancer for future generations. 100% of all participant raised funds will go to support this mission. Join us and help write the story that ends cancer.

Races Offered

Global Biker

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — Global Biker

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Type — Running

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00:00

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$35.00

Global Runner

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — Global Runner

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Type — Running

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00:00

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$35.00

Global Walker

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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00:00

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$35.00

100 Mile Route

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 100 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$93.00

100K Route

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$86.00

Half Marathon

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$63.00

50K Route

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$56.00

25K Route

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$48.00

5K Route

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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11:00

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$33.00

5K Run

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$33.00

5K Walk

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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12:30

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$33.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Madison.

thermostat Temperature

14.5° / 24.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.5° / 23.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:37

nightlight Sunset

19:05

About Madison

Learn more about the host city, Madison.

Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. As the anchor of the Greater Madison Area, it is home to the University of Wisconsin — Madison, one of the premier universities in the United States. It is a vibrant city known for its natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, and academic excellence. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring the city's many museums and art galleries. The city is also known for its diverse and delicious food options.