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Crazylegs Classic

Tens of thousands run from the UW campus to a finish on the Camp Randall Stadium field, named for Badgers legend Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch.

Fun Run Atlas · Wisconsin

Iconic tradition · Madison, WI

Crazylegs Classic is a landmark running tradition in Madison, Wisconsin, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly

When: Last held Sat, Apr 25, 2026; next date TBA
Last Saturday in April
Where: Library Mall (start) / Camp Randall Stadium (finish)
Madison, WI · Dane
Directions
Entry: Register
Organized by: University of Wisconsin Athletics
Since 1982; 44th in 2026

Official site Directions

What to expect

stadium finish
Camp Randall
UW-Madison
Badgers
State Street

2026 Season completed

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

An 8K run and 2-mile walk starting at Library Mall that benefits UW Athletics, held the last Saturday in April since 1982. It set a record of 20,415 finishers in 2010.

The run

Distances: 8K, 2-mile walk
Season: Spring
Field: More than 10,000 participants (2026)
Benefits: UW Athletics

Nearby

Sources

Official site official
UW Badgers 2026 preview official

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.