Support a cause close to our hearts and show off your Badger spirit! Cardiac on Campus presents its hybrid Red Tutu Trot 5k, a run/walk that takes place in Madison on October 5th or wherever is most convenient to you. All proceeds from the race will be used to host free CPR/AED certification classes in the Madison community, place AEDs in UW-Madison campus buildings, and host free ECG screening drives. The Red Tutu Trot is the perfect event for students, families, and all Badger fans. Join us to raise awareness for cardiac health! Get an Official Red Tutu Trot 2026 Shirt! We are offering participants the option to purchase our official Red Tutu Trot 2025 T-Shirt as a fundraising item. Get an official Red Tutu Trot T-Shirt featuring this year's exclusive design and help us save lives at the same time! You can buy one for yourself, your friends, or anyone who runs the race with you! You can pre-order until September 1st, and there will be a limited quantity available for $25 at the regis
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Madison, 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
