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Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk

Sat May 17, 2025 Stoughton, WI 53589 US

Events

Half Marathon Run

$85 $75 7:30AM CDT Price increases after May 16, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Half Marathon Walk

$60 $50 7:40AM CDT Price increases after May 16, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

5K

$45 $35 7:40AM CDT Price increases after May 16, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

'Lil Run (Untimed 2 Mile Run)

$15 8:00AM CDT Registration ends May 17, 2025 at 8:00am CDT

Description

The Syttende Mai Classic is now a Half Marathon Run and Walk, 5K Run, and 2-Mile Lil' Run—all starting and finishing at Anderson Complex, which offers expanded parking, concessions, bleachers, restrooms, and space for post-race celebration.

The Half Marathon and 5K Runs are timed; the Half Marathon Walk and Lil' Run are not. Register by May 1 to get your race shirt—no exceptions.

These updated race distances reflect feedback from participants and professionals. With Half Marathons in high demand, our early-season event offers runners a great way to test their training. The variety of events helps more people join in our 52-year tradition.

This year’s Half-Marathon runners, walkers, and 5k runners will receive a finisher medal with a new design. The design is inspired by one of the most powerful symbols in Norse Mythology, the Helm of Awe, which is referenced in many ancient poems. In these poems, the bearer of the Helm of Awe symbol was gifted invincibility and went into battle sure of victory. 

The Helm of Awe

I wore before the sons of men

In defense of my treasure:

Amongst all, I alone was strong, 

I thought to myself, 

For I found no power a match for my own. 

-The Poetic Edda. Fáfnismál, stanza 16 translated

 

Place

Collins Field
Stoughton, WI US 53589

PACKET PICK-UP

Participants will have three options of when can pick up their race materials:
 
Thursday, May 15th from 4-6 PM at Princeton Club Fitchburg (2920 Hardrock Rd Fitchburg, WI 53719)
Friday, May 16th from 3-5:30 PM at Doctors of Physical Therapy (2384 Jackson St., Stoughton, WI 53589)
Saturday, May 17th starting at 6:00 AM to race starts at Anderson Complex.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.stoughtonfestivals.com/athletic-competitions.

WHAT YOU GET

  • Unisex Event T-Shirt (must sign up before May 1st, no exceptions)

  • Coupon for a free beer, redeemable at the Syttende Mai Festival Entertainment Tent (Half Marathon Run, Half Marathon Walk, and 5K Run). Must be 21 to redeem. 

  • Finisher Medal (Half Marathon Run, Half Marathon Walk, and 5K Run)

  • Professional Race Timing With Fast, Accurate Results (Half Marathon Run and 5K Run)

  • Professional Race Finisher Photos

  • Finisher Refreshments

Vegvisir Sponsor

Fjord Water Station

Stoughton Packet Pick-Up

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer to help with the annual Syttende Mai Classic! Numerous volunteers are needed pre-race, during the race, and after the race. Click the link to find the locations and descriptions.

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