Lakeland Rotary's Rump Roast Run

  • Date Sat 27th September 2025
  • Time 8:30AM CDT
  • Location Minocqua, Wisconsin
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the highly anticipated Lakeland Rotary's Rump Roast Run on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the picturesque town of Minocqua, Wisconsin! This exhilarating annual event features both a 5K and a 10K race that meander along the stunning shores of Lake Minocqua, showcasing the area's breathtaking natural beauty. The races will kick off in downtown Minocqua and culminate at the iconic trestle leading to the Bearskin State Trail. In addition to the main events, a delightful 1-mile children's race invites our youngest runners to participate, ensuring fun for the whole family.

After you cross the finish line, stick around for the lively Beef-A-Rama festival, where you'll find merchants roasting delicious beef, refreshing beer gardens, and live music to keep the energy up! Be sure to bring your race bib to the Rotary Beer Garden for a complimentary beverage (21+ only). With awards for top finishers, including cow bells and beef roasts, this event is not to be missed! Registration and packet pickup will take place on Friday evening and Saturday morning at the American Legion. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and fantastic food!

Organiser's Description

The Lakeland Rotary's Annual Rump Roast Run in beautiful, Minocqua WI goes back to our roots so to speak...both the 5k and 10k courses will begin again in downtown Minocqua and finish at the trestle at the entrance to the Bearskin State Trail. . The course hugs the shore of beautiful Lake Minocqua and both courses give way to wooded lanes that lead eventually to the Bearskin Trail. A children's 1-mile race rounds out the events and an awards ceremony caps off the morning with cow bells for the winners and a large beef roast(s) for the top male and female finishers in each race.

AFTER THE RACE, stay and enjoy Beef-A-Rama one of Wisconsin's wackier food festivals, including merchants roasting beef, beer gardens, and live bands. TAKE YOUR BIB to the Rotary Beer Garden and receive a FREE beverage after the race. Must be 21 or older to redeem for an alcoholic beverage.

IN PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: Friday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and Saturday form 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. at the American Legion, 121 Front Street, directly across the street from the Minocqua Post Office.

CALF MILE: $15. This is a 1 Mile race for ages 10 and under. Starting line is at the Bearskin Trail Head on the Island. Look for the cow. Warm up and instruction at 8:15 a.m. Race Start at 8:30 a.m.

5K RUN: This is just over 5K run/walk. Starting line is on Hwy 51 at the stop lights and Veterans Park on the Island. The course runs North on 51 along the Minocqua lakeshore, continuing down Lakeview Dr to a Left onto Old Hwy 70 Rd to a Left on Dr. Pink Dr to a Left onto the Bearskin Trail across the trestle over Lake Minocqua to the finish. Warm up is at 8:45 a.m. Start is at 9:00 a.m. Student Rates for 19 & Under

10K RUN:. This is a 10K run that takes off with and follows the 5K course until you get to the Bearskin Trail. 10K runners turn right onto the Bearskin Trail to run the trail through the scenic wetlands and woods between Lake Minocqua and Lake Kawaguesaga to Baker Lake Rd where they turn around and return down the trail across the trestle to the finish. Warm up is at 8:45 a.m. Start is at 9:00 a.m. Student rates for 19 & Under.

AWARDS CEREMONY: Will take place starting at 10:00 a.m. 1st place overall male and female in each race will receive a beef roast. Top 3 male and female in each category will receive a gold, silver, or copper cow bell:

AGE GROUPS:

5K/10K

* Overall
* Under 14
* 14-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80 and older

CALF RUN

* Overall
* 9-10
* 7-8
* 5-6
* Under 5

We're sorry, but we are unable to hold your award for pick up or delivery after the awards ceremony.

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 10K Run

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Calf Mile - 1 Mile Kids Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th September 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    $16.90

    Starts and ends near the trestle at the head of the Bearskin State Trail.

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Location

Veteran's Park Oneida, 121 Front Street, Minocqua, 54548, WI, United States

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