Embark Sap Run Scramble LPS

Immerse yourself in the rugged, sweet tradition of the maple harvest at the Embark Sap Run Scramble LPS on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This unique Last Person Standing adventure unfolds on the very same logging roads and deer trails used for sap collection at the scenic Embark Maple Farm in Wisconsin's Driftless Area. Each 5K lap, featuring a formidable ~1000 feet of climbing, is a true scramble through frozen forests, slippery sidehills, and rugged ravines, challenging your endurance against the whims of a fading winter. More than a race, it's a cultural and culinary celebration of the land, where every grueling lap earns you deeper insight into the craft of maple syrup making and connection to this special place.
This inaugural LPS format promises the thrill of setting a new course record, where success is measured in vertical resilience and sheer tenacity rather than pure distance. Participants become part of a vibrant, festive atmosphere complete with live music, wood-fired pizzas, sugarhouse tours, and community hikes, making it a perfect day for the whole family. The event embodies the unpredictable spirit of the maple season itself, running rain or shine, snow or sleet, as a testament to the hardy nature of both the land and its explorers. It’s a raw, authentic, and deliciously challenging way to shake off winter and welcome the thaw.

Prepare for an intimate farm-to-trail experience where local foodie snacks fuel your journey and the stunning, hilly terrain of the Driftless region tests your limits. With a start time of noon, the scramble unfolds under the lengthening daylight of early spring, adding a strategic element to the classic last-person-standing format. The communal spirit is palpable, from the shared struggle on the course to the post-lap celebrations that highlight the source of the farm’s "Good Energy." To run the Sap Run Scramble is to participate in a living tradition, forging unforgettable memories on the beautiful, demanding paths that yield the season’s first sweetness.