Carson Park 5 & 10 / Logging Miles Run
Participants run or walk through scenic courses in and around Carson Park, choosing between a 10-mile course, a 5K, or a kids' BOO-gie Run. Post-race activities include a Halloween costume contest, complimentary tours of the Chippewa Valley Museum, train rides, and a finisher beer or soda. Runners can also take on the Carson Challenge to earn commemorative gear.
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When
Tickets
5K Run/Walk: $30; 10-Mile: $30. Post-race treats include one free beer or soda for finishers who are 21 or older. Free museum tours are for all event participants. Kids in costume get one free train ride; all other train riders pay $3. The separately listed kids' BOO-gie Run costs $15.
Hours
5K and 10-mile run/walk: 8:30AM CDT–11:00AM CDT; event schedule lists the run/walk at 8:30 a.m. Free museum tours: 9 a.m.–Noon. Awards and Halloween Costume Contest: 10:30 a.m. Train rides: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Race shirt and number pickup: Friday, October 30, 4–7 pm; Saturday, October 31, 6:30–8 a.m.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Finishers receive a complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and older, with soda available as an alternative.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Race shirt and number pickup is held at the Wisconsin Logging Museum the evening before the race or early on race morning.
- Kids who wear a costume receive one free train ride.
- Adult finishers aged 21 and older can claim a complimentary post-race beer, with soda available as an alternative.
Special Events & Promotions
- The event includes a Halloween costume contest on October 31, 2026.
- The 10-mile course features a new trail stretch between Rod and Gun Park and Carson Park.
Links & Contact
Run by Chippewa Valley Museum and the ITC Running/Walking Club
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Frequently Asked Questions
What prizes and medals are awarded?
Medals are given to all kids' run finishers and the top three age-group finishers in the 5K and 10-mile races. In addition, overall winners and costume contest winners receive gift card prizes.
What is the Carson Challenge?
Participants who run their first or fastest 5K, or finish within 2 minutes of their predicted 10-mile time, receive their choice of a Carson ball cap, neck gaiter, or pair of ITC socks.
What organizations benefit from this event?
Proceeds benefit the Chippewa Valley Museum and the ITC Running/Walking Club.
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