FOR CHILDREN
Children hold a special place of honor in the Stoughton, Wisconsin Syttende Mai festival every year. The community celebrates its youth all weekend long and invites kids to participate in the Lil’ Syttende Mai Two-Mile Community Run and Walk. We welcome families with children because it’s not just good family fun, but it’s a great way for us to pass down our Norwegian cultures and traditions to the next generation.
Prince and Princess Selection period is closed.
30th Annual Lil’ Syttende Mai Two-Mile Community Run and Walk
Viking Duck Drop
2024 Prince and Princess Selection
What do the Prince and Princess do?
They are busy! During Syttende Mai time, the Prince and Princess make many appearances, they ride in the Sunday Norwegian Parade, they start the Lil’ Run, attend the opening dinner, and have lots of other appearances.
Plus, the Prince and Princess wear bunads - the traditional Norwegian costumes!
Who’s eligible? All THIRD graders living in the Stoughton Area School District for are eligible for the drawing. One Prince and one Princess will be chosen from the total pool.
Please be sure your family and child are willing and able to commit to the time involved, as well as to the obtaining of a bunad.
2024 Syttende Mai Prince and Princess!
Introducing Prince Jackson and Princess Olivia
30th Annual Lil' Syttende Mai Two-Mile Community Run and Walk
Starting Location:
Saturday 7:15am Sharp!
This fun run and walk is open to anyone, of any age, who wishes to take part in the two-mile event. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. No roller blades, roller-skates, skateboards, leashed animals or bikes are allowed.
The run starts at 7:15 a.m. at the Yahara Trail entrance (1521 Progress Way, Stoughton, WI 53589).
Runners should arrive early and be ready for the event at 7:00 a.m.
Race times will be read at the one-mile mark and at the finish line. Participants will receive water and granola bars at the Mandt Park finish line. For full race details, download the registration form.
The community run and walk happens rain or shine, but will be canceled and not rescheduled in the event of lightening.
T-SHIRT AND NUMBER PICK-UP
Lil’Run Sign In Tent:
Friday, May 17 Mandt Park
3:30 - 5:30pm
Participants should pick up their T-shirts and race numbers the day before the Lil’ Run event. Those who must pick up their shirts and race numbers on Saturday must arrive at the run early.