Runners Completed Bellin Women’s Races

Participants raced through Green Bay in the annual half marathon and 5K events on Saturday morning.

Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Running

Expressive editorial illustration of a female runner in motion, captured with bold brush strokes and a vibrant palette, reflecting a city race event. — Local runners from Northeast Wisconsin claimed the majority of top positions at the annual Bellin Women's Half Marathon and 5K in Green Bay this Saturday. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Bellin Women's Half Marathon and 5K races concluded on Saturday, drawing top competitors to downtown Green Bay. Local athletes dominated the 5K standings, with runners from across Northeast Wisconsin securing the vast majority of the top spots.

Why it matters

These races highlight the strength of the regional running community in Northeast Wisconsin. The event provides a major competitive platform for local athletes to showcase their training and performance on city-wide courses.

Nicole Strutz won the 5K with a time of 18:24, while Amanda Morgan finished the half marathon in 1:23:55. Notably, 29 of the top 30 finishers in the 5K race reside within Northeast Wisconsin.

The players

Nicole Strutz

She is the athlete who secured first place in the 5K event.

Amanda Morgan

She is the runner who placed first in the half marathon competition.

The details

The 5K route navigated downtown Green Bay along the Fox River, while the half marathon course extended into De Pere and Ashwaubenon. Erin Borden and Andrea Dalebroux finished second and third in the 5K, following times of 19:10 and 19:39, respectively.

The Bellin Women's Half Marathon and 5K races occurred on the morning of October 3, 2026.

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Season Trajectory

The overwhelming local presence on the leaderboard reinforces the deep-rooted competitive strength of the Northeast Wisconsin running circuit. This event serves as a bellwether for the local racing season, proving that regional talent continues to outperform visitors in community-led races.

The high concentration of local finishers indicates that residents of Northeast Wisconsin remain the primary competitors to watch in regional distance events. Aspiring local runners should note these winning times as benchmarks for future community 5K and half marathon performance goals.

The takeaway

Maintaining a consistent training regimen on local routes can help regional athletes secure top placements in competitive community races. Aspiring runners should focus on consistency to match the performance levels set by the podium finishers at this year's event.