3 Bear July 4th Races 2026

3Bear July 4th Races – 

5K (9AM) & Youth Fun Run (8AM). 

Each July 4th in Naturally Spectacular Land O Lakes, WI.   

Races start @ Luoto’s Fitness, 4258 County Rd. B 

5K proceeds go to Great Headwaters [Bike] Trails in Vilas County.

Youth Fun Run proceeds go to LOL Community Playground.” 

2026 GENERAL & ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS 

3Bear5K (9AM) & Youth Fun Run (8AM)  

5K General Info.  The 3Bear5K is a July 4th family friendly recreational event that welcomes runners, walkers, bikers and dogs of all ages.  Race start is 9AM at Luoto’s Fitness and finishes at the parking lot east of Brew’s Pub.  All profit from  the 5K race will be donated to Great Headwaters Trails to build bike trails linking eastern Vilas County trails to its western trails. There will be a timer for those serious racers who want to know their race time.  The route is a multi-media surface of asphalt, packed gravel trails and mowed grass.  Stollers may be a challenge to push at times, but the industrious do endure.   

Youth Fun Run General Info.  The Youth Fun Run is for youth under 14. Race start is 8AM at Luoto’s Fitness.  All profit from the Youth Fun Run will be donated to the            Land O’ Lakes Community Playground that is located at LOL Town Hall.  The run starts at Luoto’s Fitness and ends in the east parking lot of Brew’s Pub. It is a solid surface run from start to end and is just shy of 1.5K.   

Donations to these organizations, beyond event participation, is encouraged. 

5K Donations go to Great Headwaters Trails, ghtrails.org. 

Youth Fun Run Donations go to LOL Community Playground 

Registration/Check-In and T-Shirt info:  Register on line at landocenter.com; OR at gym, 4258 County Rd. B, LOL; OR walk-in day of.  

Youth 1K Registration/Check-In at 7:45 AM at Luoto’s Fitness, 4258 County Rd. B, LOL. 

5K Registration/Check-In at 8:30AM at Luoto’s Fitness, 4258 County Rd. B, LOL. 

5K REGISTRATION DETAILS  (www.landocenter.com) 

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 3RD, CASH ONLY JULY 4TH  

YOUTH FUN RUN REGISTRATION DETAILS  (www.landocenter.com) 

2026 SPONSORS as of 5/4/26: Three generous sponsors have joined this 5K and Fun Run fundraiser thus far.  A thank you goes  to Headwaters State Bank,  Inspirational Touch Massage and Health in Motion (physical therapy). 

Race starts and finishes:  The 5K starts at 9AM (8:30AM registration) and finishes at parking lot across from Brew’s Pub. The Youth Fun Run starts 8AM (7:45AM registration) at Luoto’sFitness and finishes at parking lot across from Brew’s Pub. 

5K Route Description:  (A map of the route is available at landocenter.com) The Run/Walk/Bike 5K starts at 9AM (8:30 registration), July 4, at Luoto’s Fitness, 4258 County Hwy B, Land O Lakes, WI.  Dogs and bikes are welcome!!  The 5K begins at Luoto’s Fitness and goes south and west towards the elementary school.  It winds through the Town park, passing the LOL Northern Waters Museum, through the woods passing the water treatment plant and the airport to end at Brew’s Pub. The route is a multi-media surface of asphalt, packed gravel trails and mowed grass.  Water and restrooms are available at the park pavilion, about ½ way along the 5K route.  The sheriff will help at the start with the crossing at County Rd. B.  

Donations go to Great Headwaters Trails Foundation, ghtrails.org. 

Youth Fun Run Route Description:  (A map of the route is available at landocenter.com) Fun run for youth under 14 and their families.  

Start time: 8AM (7:45 registration), July 4 at Luoto’s Fitness, 4258 County Hwy B, Land O Lakes, WI.  The 1.4 kilometer run starts at Luoto’s Fitness and ends in the east parking lot of Brew’s Pub, all hard surface. The route goes from the gym, crossing HwyB by Brew’s Pub and down and around Olympic 76 St. and loops in front of the elementary school.  The route follows the same path back to Brew’s parking lot and ends there.  

Donations go to Land O Lakes Town Hall to maintain the Community Playground