Lodi Optimist ONE MOTHER OF A RUN

Get Ready to Rock the 16th Annual ONE MOTHER of a RUN!

Date: Sat, May 9, 2026
Location: Lodi High School Sports Complex, 1100 Sauk Street, Lodi WI

👟 Event Line-Up:
      8:00am:  11-Mile  Run - The toughest in WI - earn serious bragging rights and compete for cash prizes!
      8:30am:   5k Run/Walk - Whether you're sprinting or strolling, this race is for you!
      9:30am:   One Mile Kids’ Fun Run - Just $5 gets each kid a t-shirt, medal and special treats!

Join the Ultimate 80s-Themed Adventure!

This event has something for everyone, and our community comes out to celebrate and cheer you on!  Whether you're channeling your inner Flashdance or just want to bask in the neon glory, you'll find your groove here.

The rural and scenic beauty of our course can be enjoyed as a casual 5k walk with friends, neighbors, and family. Or, if you're ready to go full Fast Times at Ridgemont High, we have a fast, highly competitive 5k all-out sprint for you!  And for those ready to prove they're a true ONE MOTHER of a RUNner, our grueling, challenging, and INCREDIBLY rewarding 11-mile run awaits.

🌟 We hope you will join us on May 9, 2026! 🌟

💪 The choice is yours. We are ready to welcome you. We are ready to encourage you. We are ready. Are you?

The ONE MOTHER OF A RUN is the #1 fundraiser for the Lodi Optimist Club!  All proceeds stay right here in Lodi. The Lodi Optimist Club helps keep costs low for all youth in the community by financially supporting youth organizations and projects.  The ONE MOTHER OF A RUN is organized by Activate Lodi. Activate Lodi is a group of community members and businesses whose goal is to provide education and activities for all ages and ability levels.

🎉 **Dust off those leg warmers, break out the neon, and let's make this the most bodacious event of the year!** 🎉