Run From The Tax Man

Run From The Tax Man 🏃‍♂️💸

Feeling the weight of tax season? Shake it off and hit the trails with us at the Run From The Tax Man! This lighthearted, fun run is the perfect way to escape the stress, outrun the paperwork, and enjoy some fresh air with fellow "tax fugitives."

Let’s be honest—at least once in life, everyone dreams of running from the tax man! Why not do it figuratively at Run From the Tax Man? 🏃‍♂️💨

About the Course:
Lapham Peak offers one of the most challenging courses in the Wisconsin Trail Assail Series. It’s not as tough as writing that check on April 15th—but it’s close! 😉 This hilly and technical course features:

Rocky and sandy areas
Dirt trails, tree roots, and washouts
Plenty of hills to conquer

Despite the challenges, it’s a spectacular course that we’re sure you’ll love! And don’t worry—it’s still accessible for new trail runners, ruckers and walkers.

So grab your running shoes, clear your mind, and join us for a run that’s tax-free and full of fun. Because nothing feels better than running away from the Tax Man! 💸

Location:
Lapham Peak State Park
W329 N846 County Rd C
Delafield, WI US 53018

Events

$45

9:00AM CDT

Price increases after February 9, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

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$45

8:00AM CDT

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$32.50

9:00AM CDT

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$32.50

9:05AM CDT

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Walker Friendly!

$32.50

9:05AM CDT

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Rucking

$32.50

9:00AM CDT

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Rucking

$32.50

9:00AM CDT

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$0

8:45AM CDT

Registration ends April 11, 2026 at 11:59am CDT

Open to ages 12 and under.

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Run/Ruck/Walk Courses

Course Maps:

Please note: Course distances are approximate due to the nature of trail running. And as much as we’d love to, the friendly park staff won’t let us cut down trees to create new paths! 🌲

The course is well-marked with:

12"x12" turn arrows
3' tall course signs
Orange SCSE cones

We do not use traditional trail tape or markings.

T-Shirts

Race shirts are gender-specific, dry-wick, and guaranteed for those registered by noon on March 27. After that, shirts will be available only while online supplies last. Don’t miss your chance to grab a custom race shirt—register early! 🎽👟

Everything You Need to Know About Shirts

Important Note: The female shirts run small, so consider sizing up for a better fit. 😊

Walkers Welcome!

Walkers are welcome to join any distance. Just select your desired distance when registering and check the course closure time to ensure you can finish before the course closes.

Although the Walk Division is timed, it’s not competitive, and there are no age group awards. However, walkers will still receive a finisher woodle! 🎉

Enjoy the trail and have a great race! 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Team Challenge

We’re on a mission to support local running stores, companies, and YOU through the WTA Running Team Challenge—a fun, competitive, and completely FREE way to celebrate the Run Local / Buy Local movement.

Whether you’re part of a store team, a club, a training group, or just a bunch of friends who run—this challenge is for you!

We will let you in on a secret… you will never have to stand in a packet pickup line again!

Free Fresh Fruit Bar (Post-Race!)

Celebrate your finish at our FREE Fresh Fruit Bar—because you earned more than just a high five and a sweaty selfie. Enjoy a spread of fresh fruit, plus runner-favorite recovery drinks including pickle juice, lemon water, and cucumber water. It’s the perfect way to refuel, rehydrate, and pretend you’re “just here for the vibes” after conquering the course.

Awards, Awards & More Awards

🏆 Overall Awards
The top overall male and female runners in each distance will receive a custom award provided by our partner, Ridgeway Woodworks.

🥇 Age Group Awards
The top 3 male and female finishers in 5-year age groups will receive a custom woodle. Age groups start at 0-14, then continue in 5-year increments.

🎉 Finisher Woodles
Every participant will receive a magnet woodle crafted by Ridgeway Woodworks as a special keepsake

What's a woodle?

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️The Average Joe & Jane Awards
Not everyone can be first, but someone has to land right in the middle—and we celebrate that! The Average Joe & Jane Awards are presented to the male and female runners who finish exactly in the middle of all registered participants. More about the Average Joe & Jane awards.

🏅 Miss Your Award?
If you missed picking up your award, here’s how to get it.

Celebrate your achievement and take home something special!

Kiddos Run for Free!

Kids can participate in the FREE Kiddo's 1K if a parent is registered for the event. 🎉

Here’s what they’ll get:

A race bib
A finisher medal
A puppy, sugar straw, energy drink & kazoo!
Ok, one of the above bullet points is not true

Important: Registration is required for kids to participate.

Optional: Shirts are available for purchase during registration if you'd like one for your little runner! 🏃‍♂️🏅

Race Day Packet Pickup & Schedule

Bring Your QR Code!
Please have your QR code ready for scanning.

You don’t need to print it—just have the QR code accessible on your mobile device or save a screenshot to your photo library.
Packet pickup tips

Silver Circle Sport Events
1327 Wall Street
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
📅 Friday, April 11, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

We understand that things come up and you might be running late, but unfortunately, we’re unable to stay past 1:00 PM for early packet pickup. Why? Because we need to head back to the office to pack and prepare for the race. Thanks for understanding, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience! 🙏

📅 Saturday, April 12, 2026
📍 Race Site

7:45 AM: Packet Pickup Opens
8:00 AM: Half Marathon Early Start
8:45 AM: 1K Kiddo's Race Starts
9:00 AM: 10K, 10K Ruck and Half Marathon Start
9:05 AM: 5K, 5K Ruck, 5K Walk Start
10:45 AM: Half Marathoners must have started second lap
11:30 AM: Finish Line Breakdown
12:00 PM: Course Closes

New! Preassembled Team Packets

We’re making race day even easier for teams! Here’s how it works:

If your team has 4 or more members by Monday, November 24th at noon, we’ll preassemble your entire team’s packets—including:

Race shirts
Bibs labeled with each runner’s name, shirt size, bib number, gender, age, and event

These will be ready in one convenient bundle for pickup. We encourage you to pick up your team's packet at early packet pickup.

Important:

One person (Team Captain or designee) should pick up the entire team’s packets. Make sure you tell your team where you are going to meet them to distribute packets.
No individual pickups will be allowed for qualifying teams.
Teams with fewer than 4 members can still pick up individually.

📣 Heads-up for Captains:
If you registered team members using your own email address, they won’t receive race communications. Be sure to forward this info so everyone is in the loop!

How to Join a Team (Even if You’re Already Registered)

It’s super easy (and again, free!):

Head to your race registration at RunSignUp.com
Click on your Profile
Scroll to the race
Select Group/Team
Join an existing team or create a new one!

Course Timing and Early Start Policy

As much as we’d love to spend endless time at our favorite race sites, our permits limit the time we can occupy the course. To comply with these restrictions, the course will close for the final lap at 10:45 AM, and participants will not be permitted to continue once the course is officially closed.

Early Start Option for Half Marathoners
If you're concerned about finishing the half marathon within the allotted time, we're here to help you achieve your running goals! We offer an early start option for half marathoners who need extra time.

Important Details:
- Early starters will receive a chip time.
- Early starters are not eligible for age group or series awards.
- The course may not yet be fully set up:
- - Markings, marshals, police, and aid stations may not be in place.
  - The course will remain open to the public.
- Early starts are available only for half marathon participants.

Important Rules:
🚫 Non-Half Marathon Participants: Those starting early in other races will not receive an official time and will be disqualified.

🚫 Continuing After Closure: Participants who continue after being asked to stop will also be disqualified.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Parking Information 🚗

Parking is available at the park. Please note the following:

DNR Day Pass: $8.00 (or an annual sticker) is required. Order online.
If purchasing a day pass on race morning, bring $8 in cash to expedite the process.
No parking along the road.
Overflow parking is available near the start line, the tower, and Evergreen.

Carpool Encouraged
Nearby carpool locations:

I-94 & N. Sawyer Road
I-94 & Hwy 83
Hwy 16 & Hwy C

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Day of Registration

We highly recommend registering in advance—it’s quick and can be done from your phone!
If you choose to register on race day, you must register electronically; paper registration is not available.

See you on race day! 🏃‍♀️🚗

Aid Stations & Restrooms

Aid Stations

Location	Courses	Items Available
Intersection Marker E1	10K, Half Marathon	Water, sports drink, energy gel
Yellow Trail & Service Road at Tower	5K, 10K, Half Marathon	Water, sports drink
E19 Split Near Start/Finish Line	10K, Half Marathon	Water, sports drink

Bag Drop:
If you’d like to drop a bag along the course, we recommend placing it near E1 or E19. Please ensure your bag is off the course to avoid interference.

Restrooms

Start/Finish Line
Near the Tower
Near E1

For more details, view the Park Map.

Stay hydrated and enjoy the race! 🏃‍♂️🚰

Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with everything from aid station support to course marshaling. Your assistance makes these events possible, and we’d greatly appreciate your help!

Volunteer Perks:
All volunteers will receive a free entry to a future race as a thank-you for their time and support.

How to Volunteer:

Click the Volunteer link in the menu above to sign up.
For more details on volunteering, click here.

Join us in creating an amazing event experience for everyone! 🙌🏃‍♀️

I Want To...

How to Transfer, Defer, Change Shirt Size, or Change Distances

Follow these steps to make changes to your race registration:

Go to RunSignUp.com and log in to your account.
Select your Profile.
Scroll down to the race you wish to modify.
Click on "Manage Registration".
Choose from the available options in the menu, including:
- Transfers (to another participant or race)
- Change Shirt Size
- Modify Team
- Change Distances
- Resend Confirmation/QR Code
- Deferrals

Make your adjustments quickly and easily online! 😊

This is a Cup less Race!

The Wisconsin Trail Assail Series is a cupless series! 🌱

Why?
The idea of tossing 100,000+ cups into landfills each year doesn’t align with the values of most runners—or ours!

What Does This Mean?

Aid stations are NOT going away. There will still be water and sports drinks available at events—but no cups!
You’ll need to bring a reusable cup/bottle or hydration system.

Additional Bag Drop Options:
We’re also expanding the areas for bag drops so you can leave your nutrition/hydration bag on the course for easy access.

Thank you for joining us in making a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the trails! 🌲💧

Charity Partner

The Silver Circle Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is proud to support our firefighters, police officers, veterans, and troops serving overseas.

Through charitable giving, care packages, and fundraising efforts, we aim to provide much-needed assistance and show our gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

Your participation helps make a difference—thank you for supporting this important cause!❤️

Partner with Us for Your Workplace Wellness Program!

Let us support your workplace wellness initiatives and make it easy to get your team involved.

How It Works:

Reach Out: Share your workplace information with us.
Custom Code: We'll create a unique discount code for your wellness members to use during registration. The code can waive or reduce the registration fee based on the discount your program offers.
Post-Race Invoice: The day after the race, we’ll send you an invoice for the discounted registrations, which can be conveniently paid online.

It’s that simple! Let’s work together to promote health and wellness in your workplace.

Insurance

We get it—life happens! That’s why we recommend purchasing event insurance during checkout.

What is RegShield Insurance?
Race insurance, provided by RegShield (a FanShield product), offers peace of mind by reimbursing the registration cost if you’re unable to attend due to covered reasons, including:

Accident
Illness
Family emergency

Need Help with Insurance?
RegShield is a third-party provider. For any questions related to your plan, contact FanShield:
📧 help@fanshield.com
📞 1-844-849-4827 EXT. 1

SCSE Wants to Help You Save! 💰🏃‍♂️

At Silver Circle Sports Events, we love rewarding our runners! Now, you can earn money back on your registration just by inviting your friends to join you at the race.

Here’s how it works:

✅ At Checkout – After registering, you'll have the option to share your unique referral link on Facebook.
✅ Email Confirmation – Your registration receipt will include a personal referral link that you can forward to friends.
✅ Earn Rewards – For every 5 friends who register using your link, you’ll receive $20 back on your registration—it’s that easy!

More friends, more savings! 🎉 Whether you’re running, walking, or just in it for the post-race snacks, why not bring your crew along and get rewarded?

Silver Circle Sports Events

This event is professionally produced, timed, owned, and managed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC. We handle the details, timing, and race-day flow so your only job is to show up and send it.

Any questions? Contact us today!

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