Lakeland Rotary's Rump Roast Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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.

• Scenic Course: The course hugs the shore of beautiful Lake Minocqua.
• Wooded Lanes: Both courses give way to wooded lanes that lead eventually to the Bearskin Trail.
• Children's Race: A children's 1-mile race rounds out the events.
• Awards Ceremony: Caps off the morning with cow bells for winners and a large beef roast(s) for top finishers.

🥩 Beef-A-Rama Festival

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.

• Free Beverage: Take your bib to the Rotary Beer Garden and receive a free beverage after the race.
• Age Requirement: Must be 21 or older to redeem for an alcoholic beverage.

📅 Registration and Packet Pick-Up

IN PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: Friday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 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

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.

5k️⃣ 5K Run

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.

• Course Details: 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: Warm up is at 8:45 a.m.
• Race Start: Start is at 9:00 a.m.
• Student Rates: Available for ages 19 & Under.

🔟 10K Run

10K Run: This is a 10K run that takes off with and follows the 5K course until you get to the Bearskin Trail.

• Trail Details: 10K runners turn right onto the Bearskin Trail to run through scenic wetlands and woods.
• Turn Around: Turn around at Baker Lake Rd and return down the trail across the trestle to the finish.
• Warm Up: Warm up is at 8:45 a.m.
• Race Start: Start is at 9:00 a.m. Student rates for 19 & Under.

🏆 Awards Ceremony

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 Finishers: 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.

For more details, visit the official race page: Lakeland Rump Roast Run.