Parley Lake Wine Run 5k

Tommy's Olympic Speed Walk is an annual joyful event hosted by the BeLikeTommy Project. Our mission as an organization is simple, we exist to bring joy to the lives of others, and this event does exactly that! To ensure all can participate, registration is FREE to all who want to join, and each registrant will receive a FREE shirt when you check in. The walk portion of the event is not about distance or speed, but a short 1.1 mile jaunt open to all ages and abilities to show off your speed walking form!

• Festivities start at 11:30 am, Race starts at 12:30pm.

• 11:30 am- Enjoy all the Activities Below and Celebrity Mascots Arrive

• 12:00 pm- Kids Yoga

• 12:15- Celebrity Mascot Race Extravaganza!

• 12:30- Race Begins

• Return to the Field and Enjoy all the Activities Below

Upon returning to the field we party to celebrate all of you for joining us!

• DJ

• Free Crazy Hair

• Free Temporary Tattoos

• Free Face Painting

• Free Balloon Animals

• Free Bouncy Houses

• Free Vinyl Spin Art

• Free CrossNet

• Free BeLikeTommy Photo Opps

The Going Bananas Run is the first-of-its-kind fun run where your speed can raise money for charity. Each racer receives their very own banana suit to run in as you make your way through an exciting Twin Cities course. You’d better split though, because after 2 minutes we release “The Gorilla.” “The Gorilla” is our inside man; boy, does he love chasing bananas. Those who beat the gorilla to the finish receive a special prize, and money will be donated to Gold Together for Childhood Cancer. Do you have what it takes to beat “The Gorilla”?

Gear Western Country Half Marathon & Borton Volvo 5k

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

The Gear Western Country Half Marathon and Borton Volvo 5k is a small town event with a big time feel. Our course offers you a taste of Minnesota with quiet country roads, rolling hills, lakes, and crushed limestone trails.

After finishing, linger for some unique western themed post race refreshments, and of course awards! We will be hanging out, having fun, and cheering on every participant.

Location

Gear West Ski and Bike - 1786 W. Wayzata Blvd. Long Lake, MN 55356

Schedule

Packet Pickup/Late Registration - Friday Noon-6pm

Day of Packet Pickup/Registration - Saturday 6:30am-8:15am

Gear Western Half Marathon - 8:30am

Borton Volvo 5k - 9:00am

Borton Volvo 5k Awards - 10:00am

Gear Western Half Marathon Awards - 10:30am

Party/Cheer on EVERY Finisher - 9:15-Noon

Awards/Swag

Top 3 Overall Awards (5k and Half)

5 Year Age Groups (5k and Half) (19 & Under, and 70+)

Spirit Award/Best Western Outfit - (Special Bonus Award if you run in Cowboy boots!)

Red Lantern Award