Couch to 5K!
Your 5K Journey Starts Here!
Take the first step toward completing your first, or next, 5K with our beginner-friendly 8-week Couch to 5K training program. Build your confidence with coach-led workouts, a weekly training plan, recovery and injury prevention tips, and support from coaches and fellow participants.
Best of all, registration includes a complimentary entry to the Maple Leaf Walk/Run 5K sponsored by Emplify Health!
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Programs
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Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
Grounded Onalaska
Now open! Stop in and grab a bite and a drink, no membership required. Check out Grounded's offerings and more on their website! Located at the Houser Branch in Onalaska.
Healthy Living Center
An Emplify Health and La Crosse Area Family YMCA collaboration for a healthier, stronger community. Connecting healthcare, well-being, and community to achieve longer, healthier lives for all. Located at the Dahl Branch in La Crosse.
Upcoming Events and Registration
Maple Leaf Walk Run
Thank you to our 2025 Annual Campaign Leadership Partners:
La Crosse Area Family YMCA is proud to be a recipient of funding through the Otto Bremer Trust
Community Responsive Fund. This award was made possible through the leadership of
Great Rivers United Way, which nominated our organization, and United Way of
Wisconsin, which administered the grant. We are grateful for this investment in our mission
and the communities we serve.