Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Half Marathon
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Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk : June 20, 2026, Cottage Grove, WI
The Hot2Trot is a community road race held at Firemen's Park in Cottage Grove. The event includes these distances:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Kids 1K
Proceeds benefit the Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department. The event has contributed more than $90,000 historically and recent purchases funded with proceeds include a thermal imaging camera (2023) and drone imaging (2024). Awards include finishing medals for all finishers, trophies for top overall male and female in the 5K and half marathon, and age-group awards. Age-group categories begin at "14 and under" and continue through "70 and over."
Course, registration and event services
The half marathon follows the 5K route initially, then breaks off to Taylor Street and Ridge Road before using the Glacial Drumlin State Trail for about seven miles, returning to finish at the start on Clark Street. Packet pickup is offered at the Cottage Grove Fire Station the day before the race. Registration options include an in-person event and a virtual entry; listed registration benefits for in-person entries include a race t-shirt, after-race refreshments, and a finisher medal for distance events. Race organizers provide volunteer support, on-course hydration, and use the Event Alert System and heat-stress guidance for safety. RaceJoy is offered for GPS progress alerts and live tracking; RaceJoy requires participants to carry a phone and does not provide official timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.