Bike

POWERING RESEARCH. CURING CANCER.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Bike for those who have battled, are battling, or have survived cancer. Every dollar you raise directly benefits cancer research at the University of Wisconsin. So join us, set a goal and help turn patients into survivors.

Included With Every Registration:

Impact on UW Cancer Research

Participant Long Sleeve Shirt

Post-Event Celebration

Commemorative Finisher Medal

Professional On-Course Photos

Access to On-Site Parking Ramps

This scenic century ride is the perfect challenge for cycling enthusiasts. You'll experience a breadth of quintessentially Wisconsin settings, including farmsteads with grazing cattle, charming lake views, shady woodlands and rolling fields.

Beginning at 7:00 a.m., riders can seek respite at any one of a number of quaint stops as they travel through Marshall, Lake Mills, Deerfield, Cambridge and Cottage Grove before returning to the Badger Challenge finish line.

$125

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102MILES

Exact Distance

4079FT

Elevation Gain

7

Rest Stops

7:00AM

Start Time

This scenic ride is the perfect metric century for riders. You'll experience the beautiful Wisconsin countryside over the course of 67 miles with farmsteads, a beautiful lake view, and rolling fields.

Beginning at 7:30 a.m., riders can seek respite at any one of a number of quaint stops as they travel through Marshall, Lake Mills, Deerfield and Cottage Grove before returning to the Badger Challenge finish line.

$115

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69MILES

Exact Distance

2620FT

Elevation Gain

5

Rest Stops

7:30AM

Start Time

The 50K route is our mid-distance option - not too long and not too short. You'll find plenty of picturesque farmsteads and lovely trees along this 32 mile course.

This route begins at 9:00 a.m. and loops through Cottage Grove before returning to the Badger Challenge finish line.

$75

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32.7MILES

Exact Distance

1,341FT

Elevation Gain

3

Rest Stops

9:00AM

Start Time

The 25K route is a great route for all skill levels. You'll see expansive fields, mature trees, barns and white picket fences along this 16 mile course.

This route begins at 10:00 a.m. and loops through scenic countrysides before returning to the Badger Challenge finish line.

$65

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18.3MILES

Exact Distance

769FT

Elevation Gain

1

Rest Stops

10:00AM

Start

The 5K route is perfect for pedalers of all ages and families young and old.

This route begins at 11:00 a.m. and travels 3 miles throughout the private American Family Insurance headquarters campus before returning to the Badger Challenge finish line.

$45

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3.1MILES

Exact Distance

145FT

Elevation Gain

11:00AM

Start Time

Unable to be in Madison for Badger Challenge? You can still help power cancer research at the University of Wisconsin!

The Global Program allows individuals to partake in the mission of accelerating cancer research and patient treatment programs remotely. Whether you complete the 100 Mile, 100K, 50K, 25K or 5K distance in your town or on a stationary bike at your gym or home, you know that you are driving change and powering the most promising cancer research discoveries at the University of Wisconsin.

Participants who are part of the Global Program will receive a participant shirt and medal. Registration for the Global Program closes on Sunday, September 7th. Participants will receive their materials in the mail the following week.

$35

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Any

Route Distance

Sep. 21

Start Date

Oct. 5

Completion Date

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