POWERING RESEARCH. CURING CANCER.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
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.
Select Your Bike Route
Included With Every Registration:
Impact on UW Cancer Research
Participant Long Sleeve Shirt
After-Party Admittance
Commemorative Finisher Medal
Professional On-Course Photos
Complimentary 5K Bike Participation
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.
$115
Register Here102.4MILES
Exact Distance
4090FT
Elevation Gain
7
Rest Stops
7:00AM
Start Time
This scenic ride is the perfect challenge for cycling enthusiasts. You'll experience a breadth of quintessentially Wisconsin settings across 67 miles, including farmsteads with grazing cattle, charming lake views, shady woodlands and rolling fields.
Beginning at 9:00 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
Register Here66.9MILES
Exact Distance
2,293FT
Elevation Gain
5
Rest Stops
9:00AM
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 10 a.m. and stops in Cottage Grove before returning to the Badger Challenge finish line.
$65
Register Here32MILES
Exact Distance
1,332FT
Elevation Gain
3
Rest Stops
10:00AM
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 11:00 a.m. and loops through scenic countrysides before returning to the Badger Challenge finish line.
$65
Register Here16.7MILES
Exact Distance
648FT
Elevation Gain
1
Rest Stops
11:00AM
Start
The 5K route is perfect for pedalers of all ages and families young and old.
This route begins at 12:00 p.m. and travels 3 miles throughout the private American Family Insurance headquarters campus before returning to the Badger Challenge finish line.
$35
Register Here3.2MILES
Exact Distance
152FT
Elevation Gain
12:00PM
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. Those who register by September 1st will receive these items prior to event weekend. Participants who register after September 1st will receive their items the week of October 2nd.
$30
Register HereAny
Route Distance
Sep. 25
Start Date
Oct. 9
Completion Date