About the Hixon Trail Series

The Hixon Trail Series, organized by the River City Running Club, offers a variety of trail events set against the scenic backdrop of Hixon Forest in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our mission is to provide runners of all levels with opportunities to challenge themselves, connect with nature, and become part of a vibrant trail-running community.

Explore Our 2025 Trail Events:

• Ruck Run (February 22, 2025): A 13-mile trail run with 1,500 ft of elevation gain, held in conjunction with the ROTC’s Northern Warfare Challenge.
• Hixon Summer Trail Series (May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, 2025): A series of ~4-mile trail runs with approximately 600 ft of elevation change, occurring on the third Thursday of each summer month.
• Hixon4est RUD Run: (Saturday, August 2nd – Sunday, August 3rd) An adventurous trail run through the heart of Hixon Forest.
• Hixon 50 (October 25–26, 2025): A weekend of races including 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K distances, catering to both novice and experienced trail runners.