Trail Maps & Conditions

Lumberjack Run

Saturday, July 19, 2025
5K Run/Walk Race
Lumberjack Bowl, Hayward, WI

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Yo-Ho!

Compete in the only 5k race that starts and finishes at the Lumberjack Bowl during the Lumberjack World Championships, held annually in Hayward, WI. Tour the streets of Hayward on a fast and fun course that is great for running, walking, or both. Show us your silliest, woodsy-est costume and be entered for a chance to win a free entry to a Birkie event!

This year’s Lumberjack Run takes place on Championship Saturday morning July 19, 2025

Registration Opens April 3

2025 Lumberjack Run/Walk Registration!

Registration Fee

  • Ages 18 and over on race day:
    • $35 – April 3 through May 22
    • $40 – May 23 through June 26
    • $45 – June 27 through July 19 (race day) – online only
  • Ages 17 and under: $20 through race day
  • Register now to reserve a shirt and size!
  • For late registrations, t-shirts and/or sizes may not be available

Pre-register before you leave home!  No on-site registration available.

Check out the 2024 Participant Shirt Design!

Registration Refund Protection

Protect your registration! Get reimbursed up to 100% on your registration if you can’t compete for a number of reasons. Protecht offers refund protection so you can insure your non-refundable registration fee in the case of injury, illness, or other unexpected events. Protecht can be purchased during your initial registration or up to five days after registration is completed. 

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5K Course

Race Etiquette

  • Be mindful of participants around you, and cheer on your fellow Lumberjacks and Jills!
  • Please use caution when crossing roads. The City of Hayward Police Department will be controlling traffic on the HWY B crossings, but the rest of the course will be uncontrolled.
  • Strollers are allowed on the course, please note there is one trail section that is sandy. 
  • Dogs are allowed on the course, we ask that you please keep them on a leash and pick-up after your pup!

The top male, top female and one lucky finisher (drawn at random) will win a free entry to any individual Birkie event!

Channel your flannel to the next level during your 5k! The participants with the best Lumberjack and Lumberjill costume will also be awarded a free entry to any individual Birkie event!

Darn Fine Sponsors

Title Sponsor of the Lumberjack Run

Backroads Coffee

Supporting Sponsors of the Lumberjack Run

Home Base

Learn more about Birkie partnerships by contacting Jen DeYoung at Jen.DeYoung@birkie.com.