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Power up for Purple

Green Bay, WI

Sun, Aug 16, 2026

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When

Sunday, August 16th, 2026

Where

2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay WI

Distances

See race page

Typical weather

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

6980°F

rain

2024

6682°F

rain

2023

6281°F

dry

2022

6078°F

dry

2021

5782°F

dry

2020

5779°F

dry

2019

6378°F

rain

2018

6883°F

dry

2017

6177°F

dry

2016

6783°F

dry

Best months to race in Wisconsin

Race-day forecast · Sunday, Aug 16

Cloudy · 4973°F

Sunday, Aug 16starts near 49°F · 16% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph

About this race

Event Overview

Gather at the gardens for Power up for Purple: A Walk for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness. Explore the Green Bay Botanical Gardens. This event is done at your own pace- make your way to the Kress Oval Garden stopping at the Rose Cottage, and Mabel Thome Fountain along the way. Registration includes admission to the Green Bay Botanical Gardens for the day. This event supports the Connie Rutledge Legacy Fund and gynecological cancer survivors and their families throughout Wisconsin.

Event Information

  • Where: Green Bay Botanical Garden- 2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay, WI 54303
  • When: August 16th, 2026

Event Registration

  • $25: Early Bird April 1st through May 31st
  • $30: June 1st through July 31st
  • $35: August 1st through August 11th

Team Information

Teams are a great way to gather your friends and family! Teams are made up of 10 or more people. To get your team started click the Group/Teams button on the side menu bar!! Each Individual on a team will receive $5 off of their registration once they register 10 participants! Participants must register before July 31st to receive discounted pricing.

T-Shirt Information

If you chose the option to have your t-shirt shipped, we will begin mailing shirts at the beginning of August. Or pickup it up the morning of the event.

Pledge Pages/Fundraising

Show additional support by raising pledges. Start your fundraising page by visiting "Become a Fundraiser" under the Donate Button. New this year we are offering a number of Pledge Incentives. Please note, you must create a fundraiser page to qualify for these incentives. Click the following link to learn more: Pledge Incentives.

Rules

Strollers and wheelchairs welcome. Paved paths are wheelchair accessible.

Award Categories

Awards will be given to the top pledge raisers and to the team captain with the largest team!

Day of Timeline

  • 9:15am - 10:00am: Check-in & Day of Registration on the main level, enjoy light refreshments. Visit our Sponsor tables.
  • 9:40am: Team Photos, & Survivor Photo, Announcements to follow.
  • 10:00am-11:00am: Explore the Gardens- Garden Maps available at registration, scavenger hunt.
  • 11:00am: NEW THIS YEAR: Join us back on the main level for post walk snacks. Shop WOCA merchandise and build your own swag bag.

For more details, visit the event page: Power up for Purple.

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