Buck Rut Run
Buck Rut Run is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Minocqua, WI, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (55 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Buck Rut Run returns to Minocqua Winter Park for its 31st edition!
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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
48°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Minocqua, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Minocqua, WI
City Elevation
1,586 ft
Nearest Airport
RHI
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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55
Days to train
- Race
- Buck Rut Run
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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Buck Rut Run
Oct 25, 2026