Please see Fun and Fitness page for group and team registration information.
Babies, toddlers, and children who would like to participate with their parents do not need to register but will not receive a t–shirt or race bib. All participants 6th grade and older must be registered.
Children who would like to participate with their parents can register and receive a youth size t-shirt, race bib, and nonalcoholic post-event beverage. Parents can add select "+ Add Another Registrant" during the registration process to add participants. Be sure to select the proper T-shirt size per registrant.
Pick-up will take place at the Kohl Center, Friday, April 24th 10am to 7pm. There will be a limited packet pick up window available (7am to 9am) the morning of the race. To ensure you start the race on time, participants are encouraged to pick their packets up prior to race day. Packets will not be mailed.
Participants are allowed to pick up race gear for others (family, friends, etc.) To keep pick-up moving and prevent delays, individuals are not allowed to pick up for more than 5 other participants. Please sign up for a Fun and Fitness team for a large group pick-up option.
See Fun and Fitness Teams page for Fun and Fitness pick-up information.
No registration or packet pick-up at the start.
In partnership with Badgers Give Back, please bring a new, unopened package of youth athletic socks to support Girls on the Run, a proud partner of Wisconsin Athletics. Donations can be dropped off during packet pick-up.
WHEELCHAIR – 9:50am (CDT)
RUNNERS – 8K RUN – 10:00am (CDT)
WALKERS – 2 MILE WALK – 10:20am (CDT)
Runners and Walkers will both start on Library Mall at the Intersection of State Street and N. Lake Street with staging on Library Mall.
Runners — Your race bib must be worn to be timed. The 8K Run will have a pace signage which will be clearly marked as you arrive at Library Mall to help get you in place for the start. Please note the Run Start will be on Library Mall at the intersection of State Street and N. Lake Street with staging along Library Mall and down Park Street. Look for pace signage and line up according to your projected pace.
Walkers — The 2-mile walk will start after the runners.
Runners and Walkers will both start on Library Mall at the Intersection of State Street and N. Lake Street with staging on Library Mall.
Runners and Walkers will finish on the field of Camp Randall Stadium.
Strollers are welcome during the 2-mile walk portion of the course, making it easy for families with young children to participate. For the safety and comfort of all participants, strollers are not permitted inside the stadium gates.
To accommodate families, a complimentary self-park stroller corral will be available near Gate 1. We recommend labeling your stroller and removing any valuables before leaving it in the corral.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us create a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants and spectators.
For convenience, clear Crazylegs bags will be provided at packet pick-up for storing sweatshirts and personal items. Sweat trucks will be located within the starting areas near Library Mall and will transport all bags to Camp Randall Stadium. Please note that only the provided clear bags are permitted, no personal bags or backpacks may be dropped off at the sweat trucks. The final truck will depart the staging area at 10:15 a.m.
All bags must be clearly labeled on the outside with your bib number for identification, and all items are subject to screening.
Due to ongoing construction at the McClain Center, sweat bag pick-up will be relocated to the Field House for this year’s event.
After finishing, please follow posted “SWEATS PICKUP” signage to retrieve your bag. To access the Field House, exit through Gate 1 of the stadium and proceed to Gate A of the Field House. Be sure to follow event signage and remain within the designated event footprint to avoid re-entering through stadium security screening.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST PERSONAL ITEMS. BAGS MUST BE MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE WITH YOUR BIB NUMBER FOR IDENTIFICATION. All bags are subject to screening.
Medical personnel are posted along the course and at the finish. If you need assistance look for the Course Marshals along the course. Paramedics will travel the course on UTVs.
Email [email protected] after the race.
Friday: Parking will be available at meters and as space permits in UW–Madison parking ramps 29, 46 and 83. Note that surface lots near the Kohl Center are reserved for campus permit holders. Individuals parking without a permit are subject to $50 parking violations.
Saturday: Parking will be sold in UW–Madison Lots 17 and 20 near the finish line at Camp Randall Stadium for $10. Parking will be sold in UW-Madison Lots 46, 83, and 91 near the Kohl Center and the start line at Library Mall for $10. Credit card payment is required. Lots open at 7 AM.
FREE race day shuttles to the starting line (drop off by the race staging area near Library Mall).
Shuttle Pickup Locations Start @ 7:30am at: Camp Randall Arch ONLY (Randall Avenue, Madison, WI), no shuttle service from the Kohl Center.
*PLEASE NOTE – NO Shuttles After 9:45 am.
The buses do not return after the race so please plan your transportation accordingly.
The following must be followed by all participants:
The Crazylegs Classic will happen rain or shine. If conditions exist that make the event unsafe, then the race will be cancelled. Social media accounts (Twitter and Facebook) for Wisconsin Athletics will be the fastest location of race status information on race day. Due the many associated costs that that exist with planning an event of this size, refunds will not be provided in the event of a weather cancellation.
Attention WIAA Athletes — WIAA High School Athletes, please check with your Coach on eligibility. Click here to see restrictions.
Refunds are not given for this race. Registrations fees are unable to be transferred to another individual and credit for future race years are not issued. T-shirts can be picked up from the Kohl Center M–F 8AM to 4PM following race day if you are unable to participate the day of the event. Email [email protected] after Monday, April 27th to schedule a post-event t-shirt pick-up.