KIEL RAIDER NATION 5K RUN / 2 MILE RUN – WALK 2026 — Kiel, WI

Date
September 20, 2026
Location
Kiel, WI
Venue
210 Raider Heights
Start Time
8:40 AM
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $30.00
Events
5K RUN, 2 MILE WALK, 2 Mile Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Kiel Raider Nation 5K Run/2 Mile Run-Walk takes place at 210 Raider Heights in Kiel, Wisconsin on September 20, 2026. The event offers two distances: a 1-mile option and a 2-mile option, making it accessible for runners and walkers at different fitness levels. Entry fees range from $25 to $30. The race starts at 8:40 AM, giving you an early morning departure to nearby accommodations. Whether you're targeting a short tune-up run or a leisurely walk, this local community event provides a straightforward racing option in rural Wisconsin.

From the Race Organizer
Raider Nation 5K Run / 2 Mile Run - Walk Sunday, September 21, 2025 @ 8:35 a.m. @ Kiel High School (KHS), Kiel, Wisconsin 53042 *On-line registration encouraged & available on this site and at: kieltriathlon.weebly.com through 9/19/2025. *Printed & completed paper registration forms may be mailed. *All participants must have a signed waiver form to participate. Race Course & Parking: 5K Race: Start on Raider Heights South of Kiel High School heading west to Park Avenue. Continue West on Park Ave to Meggers Road. There will be a U-Turn at Fish and Game Road. Turn left into the soccer complex and follow the marked course until you reach the athletic complex, entering near the scoreboard and running a lap on the track where you will finish at the grandstand. 2 Mile Run / Walk: Follow behind 5K runners, however when heading North on Meggers Road, turn right into the soccer complex and follow the marked course (same as 5K and triathlon racers) to enter the athletic complex near the score board and finish on the track at the grandstand. Walkers stay to the right on the trail if met by a runner. Parking is available in the KHS North lot. Parking will not be permitted on Raider Heights or along the south side of the school (1st Street to 4th Street) as this is part of the triathlon race course. Awards: 5K and 2 mile run overall individual male/female winners & top male/female finishers in age divisions: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Awards ceremony will occur after the completion of all races at the football field pending weather. Race Shirts: Race t-shirts guaranteed with entry by September 14, 2025. Fees: 5K $25.00 / 2 mile run $25.00 / 2 mile walk $25.00. T-shirt guaranteed if registered by 9/14/2025. Make checks payable to KIEL BOOSTER CLUB. No refunds are given & registration is non-transferable. Mail registration & waiver form, along with your check to: ATTN: RAIDER NATION TRIATHLON / P.O. BOX 144 / Kiel, WI 53042 Plans for inclement weather: Delay start of the race up to 75 minutes. 2. Modify the course. 3. Cancel the race (there are no refunds for a race canceled due to weather). All participants must complete the registration (online or paper) and waiver forms. For more race information, e-mail raidernationevents@gmail.com

Course & Travel Notes

The Kiel Raider Nation 5K Run/2 Mile Run–Walk takes place on September 20, 2026, in Kiel, Wisconsin, with the race starting at 8:40 AM, well after sunrise at 6:37 AM that morning. The venue sits at an elevation of 938 feet, and you can expect typical September weather with highs around 72°F and lows near 51°F, though plan for the possibility of rain on about one-third of days in this period. Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) is the nearest air option, located 26.5 miles from the race venue, making it a reasonable driving distance for most participants.

⛰️ 938 ft elevation☀️ Typically 72°F / 51°F · 33% chance of rain✈️ Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) — 26.5 mi

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KIEL RAIDER NATION 5K RUN / 2 MILE RUN – WALK 2026 — Kiel, WI takes place on September 20, 2026. The race is held in Kiel, Wisconsin.

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KIEL RAIDER NATION 5K RUN / 2 MILE RUN – WALK 2026 — Kiel, WI is held at 210 Raider Heights in Kiel, Wisconsin.

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