Lyndon Ellefson Memorial Run
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Lyndon Ellefson Memorial Run
The Lyndon Ellefson Memorial Run is scheduled for August 8, 2026 in Barron, Wisconsin. The event is held in memory of Lyndon Ellefson, a Barron native who died July 10, 1998 after falling into a deep crevasse in the Italian Alps while training for the Skyrunning World Championships. This year marks the twenty-seventh consecutive running of the memorial event.
The event features a 5K trail course through Rockman's Woods. All proceeds from the run are directed to the Barron Area Community Center. Proceeds for 2026 are designated for improvements in programming and for facility updates at the community center.
Participants receive a t-shirt and a goodie bag, and are granted use of the Barron Area Community Center facilities. The listed location for the event is 800 Memorial Drive, Barron, WI 54812. Information about registration details, schedules, or race-day logistics is not provided here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
