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Strides for Africa

Sat August 15 2026
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Strides for Africa

Sat August 15, 2026
Madison, WI 53703 US Directions

5K Run

Start Time:
10:30am CDT
End Time:
11:30am CDT
Price:
$30.00 Race Fee + $1.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after July 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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5K Walk

Start Time:
10:30am CDT
End Time:
11:30am CDT
Price:
$25.00 Race Fee + $1.25 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $30.00 after July 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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1.5-Mile Fun Walk

Start Time:
10:30am CDT
End Time:
11:30am CDT
Price:
$25.00 Race Fee + $1.25 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $30.00 after July 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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1.5 Mile Team Relay

For those in rural Africa, the daily grind for water takes an incredible amount of effort, particularly for the women and children. The relay is not meant to be competitive but rather educational to simulate the challenges of the water gathering process that the women and children complete each day in rural Africa.

The team relay will require teams to carry an empty 5-gallon Jerry Can from the start line to the filling station near Tenney Park (approximately 1 mile). Teams will then fill their plastic jerry can to their desired weight (a full can weighs approximately 50 lbs). The Jerry Cans will be equipped with 1-inch to 1.5-inch webbing (like a seatbelt) to serve as a harness. The harness will be adjustable to account for the different sizes of team members.

For the relay portion, one member of the team will carry the Jerry Can at a time, while the other team members walk alongside the teammate who is carrying the Jerry Can. You can switch the Jerry Can between team members at any time. For teams deciding to fill their can to the max, it will be challenging, but doable.
Start Time:
10:30am CDT
End Time:
11:30am CDT
Price:
$30.00 Race Fee + $1.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after July 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
Sign Up

0.25 Mile - Kids Fun Run

Start Time:
10:00am CDT
End Time:
10:30am CDT
Price:
$15.00 Race Fee + $0.95 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends August 13, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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