Lakeland Rotary's Rump Roast Run

  • Date Sat 26th September 2026
  • Time 8:30AM CDT
  • Location Minocqua, Wisconsin
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Lakeland Rotary's Annual Rump Roast Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the picturesque town of Minocqua, Wisconsin! This vibrant event features a beautiful 5K and 10K run, both starting in downtown Minocqua and finishing at the scenic trestle leading to the Bearskin State Trail. Participants will enjoy stunning views as the courses wind along the shores of Lake Minocqua and through enchanting wooded paths.

The fun doesn't stop with the races! A special 1-mile children's race is also scheduled for our youngest athletes. After the races, stay for Beef-A-Rama, one of Wisconsin's most entertaining food festivals, complete with delicious beef roasts, refreshing beer gardens, and live music. Don't forget to visit the Rotary Beer Garden for a complimentary beverage with your bib, available for participants 21 and older. The awards ceremony at 10:00 a.m. will honor top finishers with cow bells and beef roasts! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering, the Rump Roast Run promises to be a fantastic day filled with community spirit and fun!

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 26th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

    OPENS 31 MAY
  • 10K Run

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

    OPENS 31 MAY
  • Calf Mile - 1 Mile Kids Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 31 MAY
    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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