Lumberjack World Championships

08/24/2026

Mark your calendars for July 22-24, 2027 and join us in Hayward, Wisconsin for the 67th Annual Lumberjack World Championships.

The best lumberjacks and lumberjills from around the world meet at Historic Lumberjack Bowl to compete for the chance to go home a World Champion. You don’t want to miss it.

08/07/2026

History made on the boom!

Meredith Ingbretson is your Women’s Boom Running World Champion and new world record holder, blazing across the floating logs in an incredible 13.78 seconds! 🌊🏃‍♀️🪵

Speed, balance, and fearless determination came together for a record-breaking run that will be remembered for years to come. Congratulations, Meredith, on an unforgettable performance and an incredible achievement!

07/30/2026

🇨🇿 History made in Hayward! 🪓🔥

Karolina Urbanová (stand 5) of the Czech Republic has etched her name into the record books, setting a new Lumberjack World Championships record in the Women’s Underhand Chop with an incredible time of 21.28 seconds! ⏱️💥

Power. Precision. Speed. Watching an athlete perform at this level is something truly special, and Karolina delivered a championship performance for the ages.

Please join us in congratulating Karolina on an unforgettable achievement! 👏

07/30/2026

Congratulations to the champions of the 2026 Lumberjack World Championships! 🏆🌲 Your grit, determination, and heart were on full display, and when the pressure was at its highest, you delivered. Every swing, every cut, every race, and every roll led to this moment.

Champions aren’t made in a single weekend—they’re built through early mornings, sore muscles, countless hours of practice, and an unwavering drive to be the best.

The road to the top isn’t easy, but you’ve proven exactly what it takes to become the best in the world. Congratulations on an incredible achievement—you’ve earned it!

2026 World Champions
• All-Around Lumberjack World Champion- Brayden Meyer
• All-Around Lumberjill World Champion- Stephanie Naud
• Men’s Standing Block Champion- Brayden Meyer
• Women’s Standing Block Champion- Karolina Urbanova
• Men’s Underhand Chop Champion- Brayden Meyer
• Women’s Underhand Chop Champion- Karolina Urbanova
• Master’s Underhand Champion- Mike Sullivan
• Men’s Single Buck Champion- Brayden Meyer
• Women’s Single Buck Champion- Martha King
• Hot Saw Champion- Nate Hodges
• Springboard Champion- Brayden Meyer
• Jack and Jill Champions- Maxime Mercier and Stephanie Naud
• Jill and Jill Champions- Martha King and Kelly Kerrigan
• Axe Throw Champion- Ben Marshall
• Double Buck Champions - Jason Lentz and Mark Bouquin
• Men’s Log Rolling Champion- Marcus Heineck
• Women’s Log Rolling Champion- Livi Pappadopoulos
• Men’s Boom Run Champion- Deven Blair
• Women’s Boom Run Champion- Meredith Ingbretson
• 60’ Traditional Climb Champion- Caleb Graves
• 90’ Open Climb Champion- Caleb Graves

Find the full list of 2026 Lumberjack World Championships Results here: https://lumberjackworldchampionships.com/results/2026-results/

07/21/2026

This year, 66 men and 40 women attended the three-day competition in Hayward, Wisconsin, representing 16 states and nine countries. Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lumberjack-world-championships_n_6a5e566de4b06bbe43f272f9?ncid_tag=fcbklnkushpmg00000024&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=us_entertainment&d_id=12193540

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

Three new women’s world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships, which were held over the course of three days in a small Wisconsin community.

This year, 66 men and 40 women attended the competition, representing 16 states and nine countries.

Karolina Urbanová from the Czech Republic set world records in two events. She earned first place in the Women’s Underhand Chop and the Women’s Standing Chop.

Meredith Ingbretson of Hayward set a world record in the Women’s Boom Run.

Read more: nbcnews.to/4vEClHe

07/20/2026

Missed snagging your Lumberjack World Championships merch? 🪓 💦 The online store is back online! Shop now to commemorate the best weekend of the summer