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Lakeland Rotary's Rump Roast Run

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calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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sell $15 – $45

About the Event

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. . The course hugs the shore of beautiful Lake Minocqua and both courses give way to wooded lanes that lead eventually to the Bearskin Trail.  A children's 1-mile race rounds out the events and an awards ceremony caps off the morning with cow bells for the winners and a large beef roast(s) for the top male and female finishers in each race. 

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. TAKE YOUR BIB to the Rotary Beer Garden and receive a FREE beverage after the race.  Must be 21 or older to redeem for an alcoholic beverage.

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

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. 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 is at 8:45 a.m. Start is at 9:00 a.m.  Student Rates for 19 & Under

10K Run:. This is a 10K run that takes off with and follows the 5K course until you get to the Bearskin Trail. 10K runners turn right onto the Bearskin Trail to run the trail through the scenic wetlands and woods between Lake Minocqua and Lake Kawaguesaga to Baker Lake Rd where they turn around and return down the trail across the trestle to the finish. Warm up is at 8:45 a.m. Start is at 9:00 a.m.   Student rates for 19 & Under.

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 3 male and female in each category will receive a gold, silver, or copper cow bell:

Age Groups

5K/10K

Calf Run

We're sorry, but we are unable to hold your award for pick up or delivery after the awards ceremony. 

Races Offered

Calf Mile - 1 Mile Kids Run

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$15.00

10K Run

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.00

5k Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Minocqua.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 12.8° / 21.8°
wb_sunny 11.1° / 20.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.3 /
water_drop 75.3%

About Minocqua

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Minocqua is a town in northwestern Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,062 at the 2020 census. The Minocqua census-designated place and the unincorporated community of Rantz are both located in the town. Minocqua is commonly referred to as "The Island City."

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