Lapham Peak Colorama Run/Walk
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Delafield, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $43.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Lapham Peak Colorama Run/Walk on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in the stunning Delafield, Waukesha. Experience the vibrant colors of fall as you navigate the well-groomed trails of Lapham Peak State Forest. Choose between a timed 5K course that showcases the beauty of the park's middle level or challenge yourself with the 10K course that winds around the outer perimeter. For younger participants, the Smokey Bear Fun Run is back and FREE this year, offering a delightful course around the pond at Homestead Hollow.
For those who prefer a leisurely pace, walkers can enjoy a beautiful 2.5K paved accessible trail perfect for strollers and wheelchairs. After your run or walk, indulge in complimentary treats at the picnic shelter, and don’t forget to pick up your long sleeve t-shirt and custom-designed awards! The Colorama event not only highlights the community spirit but also serves as a major fundraiser for enhancements to Lapham Peak State Forest. Please note, a 2026 WI DNR vehicle sticker or a $10 special event parking fee is required. Come be part of this beloved tradition and enjoy a day filled with fun
For those who prefer a leisurely pace, walkers can enjoy a beautiful 2.5K paved accessible trail perfect for strollers and wheelchairs. After your run or walk, indulge in complimentary treats at the picnic shelter, and don’t forget to pick up your long sleeve t-shirt and custom-designed awards! The Colorama event not only highlights the community spirit but also serves as a major fundraiser for enhancements to Lapham Peak State Forest. Please note, a 2026 WI DNR vehicle sticker or a $10 special event parking fee is required. Come be part of this beloved tradition and enjoy a day filled with fun
Organiser's Description
Experience a beautiful fall run/walk at Lapham Peak State Forest while enjoying the wide, well-groomed trails.
The 5K course will tour the middle level of the park. The 10K course follows the outer perimeter trail. The children's Smokey Bear Fun Run is FREE THIS YEAR, with the course circling the pond at Homestead Hollow. Walkers can stroll on the 2.5K paved accessible trail suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, or take the stairs to the tower and/or visit the popular Butterfly Garden and Hausmann Nature Center on the way back to the Homestead Hollow start area. Enjoy free treats after the run/walk in our picnic shelter. Participants will receive a long sleeve t-shirt and custom-designed Lapham Peak awards for run winners. Smokey Bear children can purchase an optional $5 t-shirt. Colorama is a major fundraiser for Lapham Peak State Forest improvements.
A 2026 WI DNR vehicle sticker or $10 special event parking fee is required for parking.
The 10k and 5k runs are both timed events with podium prizes awarded for overall and age groups. Walkers will be treated to a more casual style of an untimed morning.
*** Please arrive in time to pick up your number and t-shirt at the Trecker Lodge near Homestead Hollow. BRING YOUR CELL PHONE TO THE REGISTRATION TABLE TO ASSURE A QUICK REGISTRATION PROCESS.
Thank you in advance for being a part of our day and the reason this park is the beloved gem that it has become.
The 5K course will tour the middle level of the park. The 10K course follows the outer perimeter trail. The children's Smokey Bear Fun Run is FREE THIS YEAR, with the course circling the pond at Homestead Hollow. Walkers can stroll on the 2.5K paved accessible trail suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, or take the stairs to the tower and/or visit the popular Butterfly Garden and Hausmann Nature Center on the way back to the Homestead Hollow start area. Enjoy free treats after the run/walk in our picnic shelter. Participants will receive a long sleeve t-shirt and custom-designed Lapham Peak awards for run winners. Smokey Bear children can purchase an optional $5 t-shirt. Colorama is a major fundraiser for Lapham Peak State Forest improvements.
A 2026 WI DNR vehicle sticker or $10 special event parking fee is required for parking.
The 10k and 5k runs are both timed events with podium prizes awarded for overall and age groups. Walkers will be treated to a more casual style of an untimed morning.
*** Please arrive in time to pick up your number and t-shirt at the Trecker Lodge near Homestead Hollow. BRING YOUR CELL PHONE TO THE REGISTRATION TABLE TO ASSURE A QUICK REGISTRATION PROCESS.
Thank you in advance for being a part of our day and the reason this park is the beloved gem that it has become.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.90 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$43.90
CLOSED -
10K Run
Incl. $3.90 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$43.90
CLOSED -
2.5K & 5K Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:05AM CDT)
$28.00
CLOSEDPlease feel free to stop at the Nature Center and Butterfly garden. You may walk with your 10 and under children who will not be charged. Consider having them also run/walk in the free Smokey Bear Run at 11:30am. -
FREE Smokey Bear Children's Run
Sat 3rd October 2026 (11:30AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDFree event for children age 10 and under. Optional event t-shirts available for purchase for $5 at registration desk.
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Lapham Peak State Forest, W329 N846 County Hwy C, Delafield, 53018, WI, United States
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