Crazylegs Classic
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Library Mall, 800 State Street, 53703
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Who it's for
- Beginner Friendly
- Walkers Welcome
Beginner Friendly
Walkers WelcomeGreat for: beginners, walkers
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 2 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 10:20 AM CDT · From $33.55
Opens Feb 5, 2026, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Feb 27, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 2 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 10:20 AM CDT · From $31.49
Opens Feb 5, 2026, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 8K
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM CDT · From $39.55
Opens Feb 5, 2026, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
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- 8K
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM CDT · From $39.55
Opens Feb 5, 2026, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
The course
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing10K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
The last Saturday of April each spring, over 10,000 Badgers descend downtown State Street to kick off the Crazylegs Classic.
Not surprisingly, the idea for this event was hatched in late 1981 by three Badger loyalists at a campus bar. The three, Tom Grantham, Ken Sparks, and Rich Backus, wanted to raise money to support UW Athletics. As admirers of then- Athletic Director Elroy Hirsch, they asked his permission to name it the "Crazylegs Run" in his honor.
The first race in 1982 attracted 1,525 runners and raised $9,500. The event grew in popularity and the walk was added in 1987 with 676 walkers the first year. The event has grown substantially reaching a record high of 20,415 in 2010. Since the inaugural race 43 years ago, it has attracted over 354,000 runners and walkers. The Crazylegs Classic has become a time-honored tradition of the University of Wisconsin, as well as a much-anticipated event to kickoff spring in the Madison community.
Register by March 23, 2026 to guarantee your t-shirt size.
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