Collins Field, Stoughton WI
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
🏃♂️ Improving on a Classic
Preparations are underway for the 2025 Syttende Mai Classic, and we think you'll be excited about the updates.
📍 Event Details
- Date: 2025-05-17
- Location: Collins Field, Stoughton, WI
- Distance Options: Half-Marathon Run and Walk, 5K Run, and 2 Mile ‘Lil Run
- Start/Finish: All events start and finish at Anderson Complex.
🎉 Event Significance
"The Syttende Mai Classic is a cherished tradition, and we're thrilled to be a part of it. We look forward to welcoming participants and spectators alike to create a memorable experience and showcase the potential of this facility to bring people together." - Andie Alexander, Athletics/Activities Director Stoughton Area School District.
🏟️ Facilities and Amenities
- Increased Parking: Anderson Complex offers ample parking for attendees.
- On-site Concessions: Enjoy food and refreshments at the venue.
- Bleachers and Bathrooms: Facilities for comfort and convenience.
- Celebratory Space: A large area for everyone to celebrate the event together.
🏃♀️ Race Changes
The race distances were changed based on feedback from our participants, race enthusiasts, and race professionals. Half Marathons are in high demand across the country. Timing our race early in the race season means that we can continue to provide runners with an opportunity to put their training to the test. The half marathon walk and 5k run allow more people to participate in our 52-year tradition.
⏱️ Race Timing
- Timed Races: The Half Marathon and 5k Runs are timed events.
- Non-Timed Events: The half marathon walk and 2-mile ‘Lil Run are not timed.
- Centralized Registration: All race registrations within Run Signup.
- Registration Deadline: Complete by April 17th to secure your race shirt.
🏅 Finisher Medals
This year’s Half-Marathon runners, walkers, and 5k runners will receive a finisher medal with a new design. The design is inspired by one of the most powerful symbols in Norse Mythology, the Helm of Awe, which is referenced in many ancient poems. In these poems, the bearer of the Helm of Awe symbol was gifted invincibility and went into battle sure of victory.
📜 The Helm of Awe
I wore before the sons of men
In defense of my treasure:
Amongst all, I alone was strong,
I thought to myself,
For I found no power a match for my own.
-The Poetic Edda. Fáfnismál, stanza 16 translated
🔗 More Information
For additional details and to register for the race, visit the official website: Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk.
Starting Line Map
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