Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk

🎉 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

• Location: Collins Field, Stoughton, WI
• Date: 2025-05-17
• Start/Finish: Anderson Complex
• Distances: Half-Marathon Run and Walk, 5K Run, 2 Mile ‘lil run

🏅 Race Tradition

"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

• Parking: Increased parking for the event
• Concessions: On-site concessions available
• Restrooms: Accessible bathrooms provided
• Celebration Area: Large area to celebrate together

📈 Changes in Race Distances

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.

🕒 Registration Information

• Timed Races: Half Marathon and 5k Runs
• Non-Timed: Half Marathon walk and 2-mile ‘Lil Run
• Registration Deadline: April 17th to secure your race shirt
• Platform: Centralized registrations within Run Signup

🏆 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, please visit the race website.