Lumberjack Pancake Run
- Date Sun 21st March 2027
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Detroit, Michigan
- Price $6.80 - $54.63
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and don your finest flannel for the Lumberjack Pancake Run, taking place on Sunday, March 21, 2027, in Detroit, Wayne! This exciting event is part of the Lumberjack Days festival, a three-day celebration filled with fun, food, and flannel from March 19-21. Participants can choose between two fantastic race options: the Silver Dollar Mile, a quick and fun 1-mile run starting at 9:30 a.m., or the Flapjack 5K, a scenic 3.1-mile run/walk kicking off at 10 a.m. Both courses wind along the beautiful Dequindre Cut, perfect for runners seeking a flat and fast route.
After crossing the finish line, refuel with a delicious Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast — included for all race participants! Each runner will also receive a custom medal, a lumberjack buff, and the chance to win prizes for categories like Best Beard and Best Dressed Lumberjack. With limited registration for 350 participants and early bird pricing starting at just $35, this event promises to be a memorable adventure for the whole family. Don’t miss out on a day filled with camaraderie, competition,
After crossing the finish line, refuel with a delicious Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast — included for all race participants! Each runner will also receive a custom medal, a lumberjack buff, and the chance to win prizes for categories like Best Beard and Best Dressed Lumberjack. With limited registration for 350 participants and early bird pricing starting at just $35, this event promises to be a memorable adventure for the whole family. Don’t miss out on a day filled with camaraderie, competition,
Organiser's Description
Have we got a Paul Bunyan-sized adventure for you! Join us for LUMBERJACK DAYS 2027, a three-day festival of fun and flannel March 19-21.
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 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 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 21st March 2027 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.69
OPENS 01 DEC -
Flapjack 5k
Incl. $3.69 Fee & Lumberjack Buff
Sun 21st March 2027 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.69
OPENS 01 DEC -
Lumberjack Breakfast 1 Mile and 5k
Incl. $4.63 Fee & Lumberjack Buff
Sun 21st March 2027 (9:30AM EDT)
$54.63
OPENS 01 DECRun both the 1 mile and 5k! Special race swag for participants who do both. -
Pancake Breakfast
Incl. $1.80 Fee
Sun 21st March 2027 (9:45AM EDT)
$6.80
OPENS 01 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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