Run for Their Lives 5K 2026 — Wausau, WI

Date
May 22, 2026
Location
Wausau, WI
Venue
Immanuel Baptist Church
Start Time
5:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $30.00
Events
In-Person 5K Run/Walk, Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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Bring the whole family out, or encourage the office to get out in support the Humane Society of Marathon County! Choose to participate in-person or virtually . The in-person option provides chip-timing for participants that cross the starting line between 8:30 - 9:00am. Virtual participants that would like to compete for a medal, will be asked to upload their customer route & time verification by Friday evening May 29th 11:59pm. Awards will be available at the event to in-person participants on race day and mailed the following week to virtual participants. As always, we encourage you to bring your favorite four legged friend out with you!

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Wausau, 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.

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