Events
Smokey Bear Children's Run
Place
W329 N846 County Hwy C
Delafield, WI US 53018
Description
Experience a beautiful fall run/hike/walk at Lapham Peak State Forest while enjoying the wide, well-groomed trails.
The 5K course will tour the middle level of the park. The 10K course follows the outer perimeter trail. The children's Smokey Bear Fun Run course circles the pond at Homestead Hollow. Walk on the 2.5K newly paved accessible trail suitable for wheelchairs or strollers, or take the stairs to the tower and/or visit the popular Butterfly Garden on the way back to Homestead Hollow start area. Enjoy treats, including Smokey Bear Birthday Cake after the run/walk in our picnic shelter. Participants will receive a choice of long sleeve t-shirts and custom-designed Lapham Peak awards for run winners. Colorama is a major fundraiser for Lapham Peak State Forest Improvements.
NEW START TIMES for 2026. The 10k will start at 9:30am, the 5k and walks will start at 9:45am. This allows the adults running to perhaps be finished for then their little cubs to be seen and cheered for while doing Smokey’s run at 11am.
The 10k and 5k are both timed events with podium prizes awarded for overall and age groups. Walkers will be treated to a more casual style of an unrecorded/timed morning.
***Please arrive in time to pick up your number and t-shirt (if ordered) at the Trecker Lodge near Homestead Hollow. Bring your cell phone to the registration table to assure a quick registration process.
Thank you in advance for being a part of our day and the reason this park is the beloved gem it is.
T-Shirts
T-shirts will only be guaranteed until September 15th in adult unisex sizes S through XXL. The processing time from our supplier is about 2 weeks, with that we need to ensure they will be in hand on the event day. Shirts may be available for purchase day of.
There is an additional charge of $2 for the XXL.
Smokey Bear participants will receive a finishers gift.
Lapham Peak merchandise will also be available for separate purchase; hats, hoodies, shirts and decals.
Parking
The Department of Natural Resources charges a park entrance fee. A one-day parking pass will be available for purchase at the park entrance on the day of the race.
We encourage runners to support the park systems by purchasing an annual pass. Link to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Annual Park Pass
The park has limited parking capacity. Please follow the park employees directions for parking.
Arrive early and please be mindful of others enjoying the park, but not a part of the event.
Packet Pickup & Schedule
We may offer packet pickup the night before as well. This can help with scrambling on Saturday morning where you can join us with more ease before your event starts. Stay tuned for that.
Registration and t-shirt pickup will be at the Trecker Lodge in Homestead Hollow.
Race Day Start Times:
8:00am - Packet Pickup Opens
9:30am -10K start
9:45am -5k and walks start
11am: Smokey Bear Run-the main event of course!!!
*****RACE DAY SIGN UP WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT.
CUPLESS
Less waste please, with that we will be a “CUPLESS” event for 2026. We will still provide water and an electrolyte drink, but you must provide your own means to carry it.
Thank you for understanding!
Race Contact Info
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Awards
Run Awards will be given to the first three places in each age category shown below (age on day of event), plus overall winners awards. Awards ceremony will be held shortly after the last person finishes the 5K and 10K respectively. If you are unable to attend the award ceremony, you may pick up your award at the Mike Fort Shelter (near the finish line) prior to your departure from the park.
5K Run: 12 & under, 13-19 yrs, every 5 yrs to age 69, 70-79, 80 and over.
10K Run: 19 yrs & under, every 5 yrs to age 69, 70 & over.
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Insurance
Insurance is available for almost all of our events and can be purchased during the registration process. The insurance is offered through a third party. Here is the fine print:
Registration protection options allow your race participants to get reimbursed up to 100% if they cannot attend the event for a number of reasons, including covered injury, illness, traffic accidents, and more. Registration Protector with Required to Work has the added benefit of protection in the instance that a race participant is required to work for a covered reason.
Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Insurance benefits are underwritten by Jefferson Insurance Company. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans.
Registration Protection - The insurance premium is 6.75% of the registration cost (including processing fee), with a minimum insurance premium of $7.99 per registrant.
Insurance claims can be filed at https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/file-a-claim.
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