MAY PIE RUN
May 31st, 8am-6pm
THE DRIVE
Join us Sunday, May 31st for our 2026 season opener. A classic run with a twist, we will meet at our go-to spot, Gaslite Bar & Grill in Ellsworth, WI. We'll hit a few new roads and revisit many old favorites. Approximately 240 miles.
THE FOOD
Stockholm Pie is legendary for its amazing pie. Named the #1 Pie Shop in America by USA Today in 2024 and 2025 and recognized as one of the 11 Iconic Pie Shops in America by Food and Wine Magazine! Don't worry, they serve food as well... if you're into that sort of thing.
THE DETAILS
Sunday, May 31st 2026
Check-in: 8am, Ellsworth WI
Drivers Meeting: 8:40am
On the road: 9:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm, Stockholm WI
Finish 5:00pm, Alma WI
NOTE: plans and routes subject to change
JULY ICE CREAM RUN
July 19th, 8am-6pm
THE DRIVE
Join us Sunday, July 19th and experience some of the twistiest backroads the Midwest has to offer. Beginning in Zumbro Falls we will explore amazing roads deep in the bluffs from LaCrosse and back. Approximately 240 miles.
THE FOOD
Lunch will be a BBQ buffet at Buzzard Billy's in LaCrosse and will be covered by your registration. Afterward, we'll make our way across the street to The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor for a few scoops of deliciousness!
THE DETAILS
Sunday, July 19th 2026
Check-in: 8:00am, Zumbro Falls MN
Drivers Meeting: 8:40am
On the road: 9:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm, LaCrosse WI
Finish 5:00pm, Alma WI
NOTE: plans and routes subject to change
SEPTEMBER PASTA RUN
September 20th, 10am-6pm
THE DRIVE
Vino in the Valley is a unique, outdoor dining experience designed to stimulate all your senses. You’ll take in the sites of the emerging vineyard while dining on Italian nachos, gourmet pizzas, pasta, and sipping area-made wine.
THE FOOD
On Sunday, September 20th, join us and fellow enthusiasts with a passion for the drive. This will be an abbreviated 170 mile tour starting with a spectacular lunch at 11:00am. Keep breakfast light and come hungry! Meet us at the restaurant by 12:30pm if not interested in lunch.
THE DETAILS
Sunday, September 20th 2026
Check-in: 10:30am, Maiden Rock WI
Lunch: 11:00am, Maiden Rock WI
Drivers Meeting - 12:40pm
On the road: 1:00pm
Finish 5:30pm, Alma WI
NOTE: plans and routes subject to change
FALL TOUR
October 17-18th, 9am-5pm
THE DRIVE
Join us and your APEX family for another epic 2-day adventure Saturday, October 17th for an amazing drive. We will meet in Nelson WI and wind our way down many new roads south of LaCrosse. Return trip on Sunday. Approximately 450 miles.
THE FOOD
Details to come
THE DETAILS
Details to come
Roads
PRIVATE GROUPS
THE DRIVE
Is your car club or friend group tired of the parking lot car shows and ready to do some serious driving? Book a private tour with us today! We will customize a fantastic drive you won't soon forget.
THE STOPS
Have it your way!
Food, dessert, breweries, wineries, scenic overlooks, drive-ins, car museums, car graveyards, toy stores, and even trout farms. Your imagination is the only limit.
THE DETAILS
Basic package
1-day tour, ~250 miles
$50 per car with a $500 minimum.
Add-ons
Overnights, Professional Photography
