Sun, September 27, 2026

Badger Challenge

Madison, Wisconsin

Registration Listed Organized Rides
100 Miles100K50K25K5K13.1 Miles

Entry from $45 — listed fees can step up closer to event day.

Distances & Start Times

100 Mile Route · 100 Miles 7:00 AM start $125
100K Route · 100K 7:30 AM start $115
50K Route · 50K 8:45 AM start $75
25K Route · 25K 9:00 AM start $65
5K Route · 5K 12:00 PM start $45
Global Biker 12:00 AM start $45
Half Marathon · 13.1 Miles 8:15 AM start $85
5K Run · 5K 12:30 PM start $45
5K Walk · 5K 12:45 PM start $45
Global Runner 12:00 AM start $45
Global Walker · 5K 12:00 AM start $45

Fees shown are the current listed entry fees — check the registration page before you go.

About This 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. 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.

Common Questions About the Badger Challenge

When is the Badger Challenge?

Badger Challenge is scheduled for Sun, September 27, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. Confirm the start schedule on the registration page before race morning.

How much does the Badger Challenge cost to enter?

Listed entry fees currently run from $45 to $125 depending on the event and route. Fees can step up closer to event day — check the registration page for current pricing.

What distances does the Badger Challenge offer?

The current listing carries 6 options: 100 Miles, 100K, 50K, 25K, 5K, 13.1 Miles. Route details live on the registration page.