September 11-13, 2026
Glenwood City, Wisconsin

The Glenwood City Rustic Lore Days Rustic Run 5K Walk/Run and Kids' 1-Miler will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 starting at 6:00pm at the Glenwood City Hinman Pavilion. 

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The Glenwood City Rustic Lore Days Grand Parade began in 1979 and has grown into an annual community tradition with more than 100 festive and creative parade unit entries including high school marching bands, creative and colorful business and organization floats and civic and cultural organizations.  The Glenwood City Rustic Lore Days Grand Parade is an annual hometown tradition that draws thousands of people to Glenwood City to celebrate our community.  Each year, the Rustic Lore Days Grand Parade is led by Grand Marshalls that are honored community members.  This year's Rustic Lore Days Grand Marshals are: Joe and Charl Draxler.  For more information about our 2026 Grand Marshalls, please select "Grand Marshals" from the menu bar. 

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We are always looking for fun, new entries in the Rustic Lore Days Grand Parade; we love seeing neighborhoods, families and all types of community groups involved.  To register as a Grand Parade entry, please use the link above or click here to register.  Please complete the registration form in order to be registered and entered into the Grand Parade during Rustic Lore Days.  You will be contacted by Grand Parade coordinator(s) following your registration.  

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Any questions regarding registration or the Rustic Run 5K, please contact Sarah Nichols at 1-952-567-4401 // sarah.nichols@gcsd.k12.wi.us.  Thank you!