Lumberjack Pancake Run
- Date Sun 29th March 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Detroit, Michigan
- Price $6.80 - $54.63
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a hearty dose of fun and fitness at the Lumberjack Pancake Run, happening on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the vibrant city of Detroit, Wayne! This exciting event is part of the three-day Lumberjack Days festival, running from March 27-29, and promises an unforgettable experience for both runners and pancake lovers alike.
Choose between the exhilarating Silver Dollar Mile, a 1-mile fun run starting at 9:30 a.m., or the Flapjack 5K, a 3.1-mile run/walk that kicks off at 10 a.m. Each participant will receive an exclusive custom medal, a lumberjack buff, and entry to the delicious Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast, which starts at 9:45 a.m. The scenic course winds along the Dequindre Cut, ensuring a flat and fast route for all athletes. Don’t forget to don your best flannel attire or sport a legendary lumberjack beard for a chance to win prizes in our costume contests! With limited spots available for just 350 registrants, this is an event you won't want to miss. So grab your friends and family, and join us for a day filled with laughter, competition, and
Choose between the exhilarating Silver Dollar Mile, a 1-mile fun run starting at 9:30 a.m., or the Flapjack 5K, a 3.1-mile run/walk that kicks off at 10 a.m. Each participant will receive an exclusive custom medal, a lumberjack buff, and entry to the delicious Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast, which starts at 9:45 a.m. The scenic course winds along the Dequindre Cut, ensuring a flat and fast route for all athletes. Don’t forget to don your best flannel attire or sport a legendary lumberjack beard for a chance to win prizes in our costume contests! With limited spots available for just 350 registrants, this is an event you won't want to miss. So grab your friends and family, and join us for a day filled with laughter, competition, and
Organiser's Description
Have we got a Paul Bunyan-sized adventure for you! Join us for LUMBERJACK DAYS 2026, a three-day festival of fun and flannel March 27-29.
Run or walk the Silver Dollar Mile (beginning at 9:30 a.m.) or Flapjack 5K (starting at 10 a.m.) and refuel afterward at the Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast. You'll also receive a custom medal, lumberjack buff, OAC entry.
FEELING LEGENDARY, AND READY FOR MORE? Tackle the Lumberjacks Breakfast! Runners will compete in both the Silver Dollar Mile and the Flapjack 5k, and take home a unique finishers medal, plus a lumberjack buff, OAC entry and enjoy a pancake breakfast.
THE COURSE: each event takes place along the Dequindre Cut in Detroit an out-and-back course that is flat and fast with parking available across from Milliken State Park and Harbor. The races begin at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
Wear your finest flannel apparel or sport your best lumberjack beard prizes will be given for Best Beard and Best Dressed Lumberjack (Adult and Kids Division). If family and friends want to join the pancake breakfast, extra food tickets are available for $5 each.
CHOSE FROM TWO FANTASTIC EVENTS OR NEW IN 2026 RUN BOTH!
SILVER DOLLAR MILE - A 1 mile fun run includes all race swag and pancake breakfast ticket.
FLAPJACK 5K - A 3.1 mile run/walk, includes all race swag and pancake breakfast ticket.
LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST - Includes both the 1 mile and 5k runs, unique race swag and pancake breakfast ticket.
THE RACE IS LIMITED TO 350 REGISTRANTS.
PRICING FOR SILVER DOLLAR MILE OR FLAPJACK 5K: Early registration $35 until March 1st, then $40. $45 on race day. Online registration only.
PRICING FOR LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST 1 MILE AND 5K: Early registration $50 until March 1st, then $55. $60 on race day. Online registration only.
FAMILY DISCOUNT PRICING: Bring your crew and join in the fun. We are offering a $3/person discount for families. _Register 3 or more people at the same time for the discount. The discount will be automatically applied in your cart during checkout. _
PANCAKE BREAKFAST TICKETS: The pancake breakfast is INCLUDED for our race participants. Additional tickets for the Pancake breakfast available for purchase for all family and friends of our racers for just $5. Purchase your ticket online here at this page. Pancake breakfast starts at 9:45 AM.
AWARDS: Awards to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Winners and top three ages 18 and under.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 a.m. Registration and packet pickup opens
9 a.m. Costume Contests
9:15 a.m. Kids Fun Run (no registration needed)
9:30 a.m. Silver Dollar Mile
10 a.m. Flapjack 5k
11 a.m. Awards
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live at the completion of the race and posted on this page.
Run or walk the Silver Dollar Mile (beginning at 9:30 a.m.) or Flapjack 5K (starting at 10 a.m.) and refuel afterward at the Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast. You'll also receive a custom medal, lumberjack buff, OAC entry.
FEELING LEGENDARY, AND READY FOR MORE? Tackle the Lumberjacks Breakfast! Runners will compete in both the Silver Dollar Mile and the Flapjack 5k, and take home a unique finishers medal, plus a lumberjack buff, OAC entry and enjoy a pancake breakfast.
THE COURSE: each event takes place along the Dequindre Cut in Detroit an out-and-back course that is flat and fast with parking available across from Milliken State Park and Harbor. The races begin at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
Wear your finest flannel apparel or sport your best lumberjack beard prizes will be given for Best Beard and Best Dressed Lumberjack (Adult and Kids Division). If family and friends want to join the pancake breakfast, extra food tickets are available for $5 each.
CHOSE FROM TWO FANTASTIC EVENTS OR NEW IN 2026 RUN BOTH!
SILVER DOLLAR MILE - A 1 mile fun run includes all race swag and pancake breakfast ticket.
FLAPJACK 5K - A 3.1 mile run/walk, includes all race swag and pancake breakfast ticket.
LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST - Includes both the 1 mile and 5k runs, unique race swag and pancake breakfast ticket.
THE RACE IS LIMITED TO 350 REGISTRANTS.
PRICING FOR SILVER DOLLAR MILE OR FLAPJACK 5K: Early registration $35 until March 1st, then $40. $45 on race day. Online registration only.
PRICING FOR LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST 1 MILE AND 5K: Early registration $50 until March 1st, then $55. $60 on race day. Online registration only.
FAMILY DISCOUNT PRICING: Bring your crew and join in the fun. We are offering a $3/person discount for families. _Register 3 or more people at the same time for the discount. The discount will be automatically applied in your cart during checkout. _
PANCAKE BREAKFAST TICKETS: The pancake breakfast is INCLUDED for our race participants. Additional tickets for the Pancake breakfast available for purchase for all family and friends of our racers for just $5. Purchase your ticket online here at this page. Pancake breakfast starts at 9:45 AM.
AWARDS: Awards to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Winners and top three ages 18 and under.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 a.m. Registration and packet pickup opens
9 a.m. Costume Contests
9:15 a.m. Kids Fun Run (no registration needed)
9:30 a.m. Silver Dollar Mile
10 a.m. Flapjack 5k
11 a.m. Awards
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live at the completion of the race and posted on this page.
Races
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Silver Dollar Mile
Incl. $3.69 Fee & Lumberjack Buff
Sun 29th March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.69
OPENS 05 DEC -
Flapjack 5k
Incl. $3.69 Fee & Lumberjack Buff
Sun 29th March 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.69
OPENS 05 DEC -
Lumberjack Breakfast 1 Mile and 5k
Incl. $4.63 Fee & Lumberjack Buff
Sun 29th March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$54.63
OPENS 05 DECRun both the 1 mile and 5k! Special race swag for participants who do both. -
Pancake Breakfast
Incl. $1.80 Fee
Sun 29th March 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
$6.80
OPENS 05 DECThis is for the pancake breakfast only for non-racers. Participants of the 5k run/walk and 1 mile receive the pancake breakfast as part of their entry fee and do not need to purchase a separate ticket.
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