Race for a Place to Call Home 2026 — Janesville, WI
Date
August 15, 2026
Location
Janesville, WI
Venue
Riverside Park Janesville, WI
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $50.00
Events
Race for a Place to Call Home 5K Run (Timed), Race for a Place to Call Home 5K Walk (Untimed), Race for a Place to Call Home 10K Run (Timed), The 16:49 Challenge (Timed), Race for a Place to Call Home - 1 Mile Run/Walk
On August 15, 2026, the Race for a Place to Call Home takes place in Janesville, Wisconsin at Riverside Park. This running event offers three distance options: a 1-mile run, 5K, and 10K. The race starts at 7:30 AM, giving early risers an on-time start to their day. Entry fees range from $35 to $50 depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. Whether you're training for speed work with the mile option or building endurance through the 10K, this event provides a straightforward racing opportunity in a park setting along the Janesville riverfront.
From the Race Organizer
PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN and ON-SITE REGISTRATION BEGINS at 6:45 AM. Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026 for the sixth annual Race for a Place to Call Home to benefit Project 16:49. The event takes place in Janesville’s beautiful Riverside Park - the start / finish line is located at the North Pavilion. Registration / check-in is from 6:45 to 7:15 AM. The first runners will start the course at 7:30 AM; walkers will begin after all runners are on the course. The event will be held rain or shine! Professional chipped timing will be provided for all runners. The 5K course is flat and fast - a great opportunity to set a new PR . Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the men's and women's 5K and 10K timed events, along with other prizes for age group winners. The 10K map can be found below under "Map My Run/View Course Map." The 5K map can be viewed here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5642414011 All registrants receive running bibs, t-shirts, finisher medallions & lanyard, plus a fun swag bag. Register before August 1st to guarantee your race t-shirt size. Project 16:49 is a local non-profit organization serving Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth in area high schools and the community. Project 16:49 provides basic needs assistance and case management, and operates two transitional living homes where residents have the time, space and support to address their situations as they begin to heal, learn key life skills, increase their self-sufficiency, and prepare for independent living while completing their high school education and/or working. Your participation directly benefits our youth by providing life-changing support and opportunities. Find out more at: https://project1649.org/
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 15.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Janesville, WI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Race for a Place to Call Home 2026 — Janesville, WI?
Race for a Place to Call Home 2026 — Janesville, WI takes place on August 15, 2026. The race is held in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Where is Race for a Place to Call Home 2026 — Janesville, WI held?
Race for a Place to Call Home 2026 — Janesville, WI is held at Riverside Park Janesville, WI in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Where can I find hotels near Race for a Place to Call Home 2026 — Janesville, WI?
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