Black River Trail Classic
Oct 17Millston, WI85K, 50K +2
Also 50K, 44 mi from Hixon 50, registration open
50K25K10K5KRegistration open
Hixon 50
La Crosse, Wisconsin260 spots
- Entry from
- $60
- Days to go
- 18
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 24–25, 2026
- Location
- La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Distances
- 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 25, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- hixon50.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
The Hixon 50 is a scenic trail running weekend held in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin, offering a range of distances for all levels—from a fun beginner-friendly 5K and 10K to a challenging 25K and the premier 50K ultra, which takes runners over rugged singletrack, rolling bluffs, and breathtaking Mississippi River Valley views with multiple aid stations and plenty of elevation to test your trail skills.
Key dates
Registration opens
Nov 1, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Nov 2, 2025
Tier 2 ends
Apr 1, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Sep 1, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 25, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 25, 2026
Pricing
Hixon 50k
Tier 4, until Oct 25, 2026
$115
Hixon 25k
Tier 4, until Oct 25, 2026
$105
Hixon 10k
Tier 4, until Oct 24, 2026
$70
Hixon 5k
Tier 4, until Oct 24, 2026
$60
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