Buck Rut Run

The Buck Rut Run returns to Minocqua Winter Park for its 31st edition!

Will this be the last? The Buck Rut Run celebrated it's 30th edition last year. For the past 5 years we have hovered around 35 participants, with a goal of 50 each year. In 2025 we hit 43, still short of our goal. This event raises money for Minocqua Winter Park and the Lakeland Union High School Cross Country Team. No fee is charged by the timer and all proceeds are divided between these two organizations. The decision has been made by the race organizers that from this point forward, a race that doesn't have at least 50 entries will be the last Buck Rut Run. 2026 IS HAPPENING, 2027 is up to you and your friends!

This is a 5K trail run which utilizes the trail system at Minocqua Winter Park. Here is the COURSE MAP.

Online Registration is open from midnight, September 1 to 11:59 PM on October 24.

Registration

September 1 thru September 15 - $25 adults/$20 ages 1-18

September 16 thru October 24 - $30 adults/$25 ages 1-18

Race day October 25 - $40 all age groups

Registration includes a t-shirt*, custom race bib (first 50 registrants), and post race snacks

*To be guaranteed a t-shirt you must be registered prior to October 12, 2026

Awards

Awards will be given to the Overall Male and Female winners

Age Group awards will be given to the first male and female placers in each of the following Age Groups - 10 and Under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59. 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Race Day registration and bib pickup is from 8:30-9:45 AM at Minocqua Winter Park

ONLY CASH OR CHECK ACCEPTED FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATION

RACE START 10 AM!