Wisconsin Pickle Run

EXPERIENCE a beautiful prairie run at Lapham Peak State Forest with a trail lined with flowers. Run on grass hiking and mt. bike trails, in the prairie that requires a burn to keep it well-managed on the WEST side of Hwy C. First 100 participants will receive a short sleeve t-shirt and an award for run winners. Feel the Burn is the major fundraiser for Lapham Peak State Forest prairie management. There will be day of registration at the new Lapham Lodge in the Evergreen parking lot. Please pick up your award in the Lodge shortly after you finish or when results are posted. Park merchandise and prairie plant seeds will be available for purchase, and we are planning a food truck. Wisconsin State Park sticker or $10 special event fee required.

National Sweetest Day Run 🍬❤️

Celebrate National Sweetest Day by doing something truly sweet for yourself and those you care about—join us for a fun run or walk! Whether you’re running solo, with friends, or sharing this special day with a loved one, this event is all about spreading joy, kindness, and a little bit of sweat.

Event Highlights:

• Distance Options: 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon—something for everyone!

• Sweet Treats: Enjoy post-race goodies to reward your hard work.

• Scenic Course: A beautiful trail surrounded by nature—perfect for a relaxing run or walk.

• For Everyone: Bring your sweetest someone, your bestie, or the whole family!

National Sweetest Day is about showing kindness and love, and there’s no sweeter way to do that than by spending time together outdoors. So grab your running shoes, spread some cheer, and make this Sweetest Day one to remember! ❤️

Race Description

Join us on October 31th, 2026, for a scenic run through the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest on the historic Ice Age Trail. Participants can choose between 100k and 50k distances. Each finisher will have the opportunity to brand their wooden medal on-site, with the option to have their finishing time burned on the back. Enjoy the stunning fall colors and be part of this memorable event.

100k Elevation - 6,493

50k Elevation - 2,221

Race Course

The 100k and 50 races will both start at DJ Mackie Campground, situated on the Scuppernong trails. Participants will navigate the green loop of the Scuppernong trail and proceed to join the Ice Age Trail westward to Emma Carlin. The 50k runners will turn around at Emma Carlin, while the 100k runners will continue on to Whitewater. Full maps with elevations along with aid station details will be posted on www.pricklypineultrarunning.com.

100k Start time 6:00 AM / 11:00 PM Cutoff

50k Start Time 8:00 AM / 11:00 PM Cutoff

Aid Stations 100k

HWY 67 - 8 miles / Emma Carlin - 16.7 miles / HWY 12 - 30.8 miles / Whitewater 34.9 (Turnaround)

HWY 12 - 39 miles /Emma Carlin - 53.1 miles / HWY 67 - 61.8 miles / Finish - 64.4 miles

Aid Stations 50k

HWY 67 - 8 miles / Emma Carlin 16.7 miles (Turnaround) / HWY 67 - 25.4 / Finish 31.1

Items - (Water / Tailwind / PB & Js / Pickles / Bananas / Potato chips / Sour Patch Kids)

Pacers - Pacers may join the 100k runners anytime at or after the turnaround at Whitewater

Military Discount code - TYforyourservice