Events
5 Pointer Walk
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13.1 Pointer
13.1 Pointer Early Start
Information
Choose Your Distance
Pick your pursuit: 5-Pointer (5K), 10-Pointer (10K), or 13.1-Pointer (Half Marathon). Every finisher nabs a bucking-great woodle (our wooden finisher medal). Expect a tasteful herd of deer puns—it’s the perfect warm-up to Wisconsin’s deer season.
What’s with the name?
This race runs right through deer season, so we leaned in. After a community naming contest, Bucks & Does Fifty Pointer took the crown. Now you’re in on the story! Keep your eyes peeled—you might spot deer on course (or artfully “hidden” in the woods).
Race Day Information
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Nashotah Park
W330 N5113 County Trunk Hwy C
Nashotah, WI 53058
Race Day Schedule
| 7:45 AM | Packet Pickup Opens |
| 8:00 AM | Half Marathon Early Start |
| 8:45 AM | Bambi Run & 5 Pointer Walk Start |
| 9:00 AM | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Ruck Starts |
| 9:00 AM | Packet Pickup Closes |
| 11:15 AM | Final Lap Cutoff |
| 12:00 PM | Course Closes |
Parking & Park Admission
Parking is available inside Nashotah Park. A Waukesha County Park parking fee applies unless you have a valid annual park membership.
Park permits must be purchased online. On-site payment is not available. We recommend purchasing your permit before arriving.
Purchase Your Waukesha County Park Permit
Allow enough time to park, visit packet pickup, and make your way to the starting line.
Important Course Information
Cupless Race - Bring Your Own Hydration
To reduce waste, this is a cupless race. Participants must bring a reusable cup, handheld bottle, or hydration pack.
Our aid station will provide water and sports drinks, but disposable cups will not be available. A bag drop area will be available for your nutrition and hydration supplies.
Mother Nature appreciates the effort. So do we.
Course Cutoff Times
Our park permits limit the time we can occupy the course. To ensure everyone finishes within the permitted time:
- 11:15 AM: No participants may begin another lap.
- 12:00 PM: The course officially closes.
Participants must follow the instructions of event staff. Anyone continuing after being directed to stop will be disqualified.
Course Description
Welcome to the beautiful trails of Nashotah Park! The course features well-groomed trails that are primarily wood-chipped, with sections of maintained grass. More than 60% of the course is shaded by trees.
If you've raced with us at Nashotah before, you may notice something different. We're running the course in reverse (counterclockwise).
Easier? Harder? We'll let your legs decide.
A Note About Distances: Trail distances are approximate due to the natural layout of the park. We appreciate the park's cooperation, but apparently cutting down trees to make every course distance exact is frowned upon.
Course Distances & Laps
| 5K / 5 Pointer | 1 Inside Loop | 3.21 Miles |
| 10K / 10 Pointer | 2 Inside Loops | 6.42 Miles |
| Half Marathon | 2 Outside + 1 Inside | 13.03 Miles |
Half Marathoners: Complete both outside loops first, followed by one inside loop. The 5K and 10K Ruck divisions use their corresponding distance courses.
Course Markings
The course is clearly marked using:
- 12-inch x 12-inch directional arrows
- 3-foot-tall course signs
- Cones at key locations
We do not use traditional trail tape. Simply follow the directional signs and course markings. There's no need to memorize the route.
Course Maps
Half Marathon Early Start
Need a little extra time to complete the half marathon? We've got you covered!
We offer an 8:00 AM early start exclusively for registered half marathon early-start participants.
Early Start Details:
- Early starters will receive an official chip time.
- Early starters are not eligible for age group or series awards.
- Some course markings, marshals, and aid station services may not yet be in place.
- The park trails remain open to the public.
- The early start is available only to half marathon participants.
Important: Participants registered for other distances may not start early. Doing so will result in disqualification and no official finish time.
We're happy to provide the extra time, but please understand that the course may not be fully operational when the early start begins.
Aid Station & Hydration
One centrally located aid station serves the course. It will provide water, sports drinks, and energy gels.
Aid Station Passes:
- 5K: 2 passes
- 10K: 4 passes
- Half Marathon: 6 passes
Remember, this is a cupless race. Please bring your own hydration container.
Bambi Run - FREE Kids 1K!
Bring the little bucks and does along for some race-day fun! The Bambi Run is a FREE 1K just for the kiddos.
- Start Time: 8:45 AM
- Registration: FREE
- Includes: Race bib and finisher medal
- Optional Race Shirt: $12.95
Big smiles, little legs, and an official finish line. What's not to love?
Register for the FREE Bambi Run
Race Shirts
Our custom race shirts are made from dry-wick performance material with separate men's and women's styles.
Register by noon on November 2, 2026 to guarantee your custom race shirt.
After the deadline, shirts may be available while supplies last. Any remaining extras will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis after the race.
Women's Shirt Sizing: Women's shirts tend to run small. Please consider this when selecting your size.
Woodles & Awards
Age Group Awards
The top three male and female finishers in each five-year age group will receive a custom wooden award, affectionately known as a Woodle, handcrafted by our friends at Ridgeway Woodworks.
Finisher Woodles
Every finisher receives a custom finisher Woodle. Something a little different from the usual race medal!
Hot Chocolate Bar
Nothing tastes better after a chilly November trail run than hot chocolate! Enjoy our FREE Hot Chocolate Bar at the finish line, complete with all the fixings. You've earned it.
Professional Timing
This event is professionally chip-timed by Silver Circle Sports Events.
- Wear your race bib on the front of your body where it is clearly visible.
- Do not fold or cover your bib.
- A lap-counting timing mat will be located on the course.
- Cross the finish line only when you have completed your entire registered distance.
I Want To...
Need to transfer your registration, defer your entry, change your shirt size, or switch distances? You can manage your registration online.
- Visit RunSignUp.com and log in.
- Select Profile.
- Find Bucks & Does in your upcoming events.
- Click Manage Registration.
- Select the change you'd like to make.
Available options may include:
- Transfer to another participant or race
- Change shirt size
- Change distances
- Modify your team
- Resend your confirmation
- Defer your registration
Most changes can be completed directly through your RunSignUp account.
Volunteers Wanted!
Not racing? You can still be part of the fun! We're always looking for volunteers to help make race day a success.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
- Course marshals
- Aid station support
- Packet pickup assistance
Volunteers can earn a FREE entry to a future race.
Bring Friends. Save Money!
Running trails is better with friends. Even better when those friends help pay for your registration!
Earn $20 back for every five friends who register using your personal referral link.
Here's How It Works
- Register: Sign up for Bucks & Does.
- Share: Find your personal referral link on your registration confirmation page or in your email.
- Earn: When five friends register using your link, you'll receive $20 back on your registration.
The more friends you bring, the more fun you'll have. And the more you can save!
Workplace Wellness Programs
Want to get your coworkers moving? We make it easy for businesses and organizations to include Bucks & Does in their workplace wellness programs.
How It Works
- Contact Us: Tell us about your workplace and wellness program.
- Custom Discount Code: We'll create a unique registration code for your employees. Your program can cover some or all of their registration fees.
- Simple Billing: After the race, we'll email an invoice for the covered registrations, payable online.
Less paperwork, more participation. Let's get your team moving!
Silver Circle Sports Events
Bucks & Does 13.1 Pointer is proudly owned, produced, managed, and professionally timed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC.
Planning your own event? Learn about our race management and timing services.
