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Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Get ready to move, groove, and feel the Vibe of Valley View Middle School!

This community 5K run/walk is all about bringing people together for a day of fun, fitness, and to share the Vibe of our community.

What is the VVMS Vibe?

At Valley View Middle School, the Vibe is more than just energy—it’s a movement. It’s a commitment to love up and level up, fostering a school culture that is inclusive, connected, and focused on personal and collective growth.

The Valley View Vibe is rooted in community, respect, and excellence. We believe in the power of all of us helping all of us, where students, staff, parents, and caregivers work together to create an environment that is both supportive and challenging. We embrace accountability, celebrate diversity, and encourage curiosity, knowing that education is about more than just academics—it's about becoming the best versions of ourselves.

Our Vibe means that we:

Your favorite things all in one place: running and donuts! Whether you are a runner, a walker, or a donut-enthusiast, this is the event for you! We are excited for our 12th annual Donut Dash 5K and Mini-Donut Dash ½ Mile for Kids, with the course leaving and finishing at Eagle Ridge Academy in Minnetonka This route is an accurately measured 5K course, is chip- and mat-timed, and takes you on a picturesque run or walk, just north of Bren Road. There will be complimentary chair massages and rock tape applications, DJ music, giveaways, fun youth activities and obstacle course, post-race refreshments and snacks, and mini-donuts! 5K finishers will receive a free Chick-fil-A meal. Fun for all ages!

New this year: Purchase your signature Donut Dash 5K sticker decal (3"x2") to proudly display on your water bottle. Add it on at check-out.

All 5K registrants will receive a commemorative 2026 Donut Dash tech shirt (tri-blend), post-race refreshments and snacks, and DONUTS. Mini-dashers will receive a 2026 Donut Dash shirt (50/50% poly/cotton), participation medal, and bag of mini-donuts.

To view ROUTE: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/donut-dash

To view photo gallery from 2025 Donut Dash: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1513004443053207&type=3

Never done a 5K? There are apps out there to help you out work your way up to a 5K: Endomondo, Runkeeper, Runtastic, Nike+ Run Club, Map My Run, Zombies, Run!

Proceeds will benefit Eagle Ridge Academy, offering a time-tested, Classical Liberal Arts education to students in grades K-12.

5K Pricing*:

$35 Student and Alumni 5K (through May 6)

$40 Student and Alumni 5K (Same Day Registration: May 9)

$40 Adult 5K Registration (through April 2)

$45 Adult 5K Registration (April 3 - May 8)

$50 Adult 5K Registration (Same Day Registration: May 9)

Kids Mini Donut Dash 1/2 Mile Pricing*:

(Kids 10 and younger)

$20 Mini-Donut Dash Pricing (through April 2)

$25 Mini-Donut Dash (April 3 through May 10)

Online Registration Ends 5/6/2025 at 9 p.m.

All registrations are non-refundable.

To register via mail with cash or check (written to FERA), please visit https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/donut-dash to download the registration brochure, and return with your payment to Eagle Ridge Academy.

Packet pick-up is on Friday, May 8 from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Eagle Ridge Academy, 11111 Bren Rd. W, Minnetonka, MN, or on race day, May 9, starting at 7:15 a.m.

Not interested in running? Consider volunteering! We need more than 100 volunteers to make this event run smoothly. Sign up will be available in late January.

*Please note that the shirt order will go in on 4/3/2026 so registrations after 4/2/2026 are not guaranteed a shirt (or a shirt in their preferred size.) We will do our best to accommodate requests based on limited overages ordered.

If you do not wish to run but would like to make a 100 percent tax-deductible donation to Friends of Eagle Ridge Academy to help support student enrichment and Classical Education, please click here.

Friends of Eagle Ridge Academy, a 501(c)(3) foundation, exists to solely support and sustain the future of Eagle Ridge Academy.

What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?

The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org.

This will be the 8th year for Tunnel to Towers to hold an event in the Twin Cities, MN. We are very excited to bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs.

How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

This is a 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) to walk or run event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

Where can I pick up my packet?

Friday May 15th, 2026, from 4pm to 8pm or Saturday May 16th, 2026, prior to the race starting at 7:30am. Packet pickup on Friday and Saturday will be at Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th St W Farmington, MN 55024

Can I register the day of the run?

Yes. Registration will open at 7:30 am the morning of the run. T-shirts are limited, so it is a possibility you will not receive a t-shirt either with same day registrations.

When does online registration close?

Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed. If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.

Do I have to wear my bib number?

Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.

I am a fast runner. Can I get a front-line position?

Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral, but behind uniformed first responders. (please arrive early).

Will there be awards for running?

Yes, everyone will get a finishers medal.

Will water be available?

Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.

Can I bring my pet/dog with me?

We allow service animals/dogs only, please leave all pets at home. Thank you.

What can you bring to the event? Can I run with a stroller, backpack, wheelchair, roller blades, bicycle, etc.?

Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt. And don't forget to thank them!

Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race?

Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

Please send all sponsorship correspondence to twincities@t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?

You can contact us at twincities@t2t.org. We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate?

Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page and you will be able to accept donations online. Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that. Contact us at twincities@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to ATTN: Dayna Marsh - Twin Cities, MN 5K, 2361 Hylan Boulevard., Staten Island, NY 10306 - please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page.

Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)?

Please mail any offline donations to:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

ATTN: Dayna Marsh -Twin Cities, MN 5K

2361 Hylan Blvd.

Staten Island, NY 10306

Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

Yes. See information above OR contact us at twincities@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

Can I get a refund?

We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances. Registration may be transferred to another person.

How can I volunteer?

It's simple! Email us at twincities@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

Do registrants get receipts?

When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt. If paying by credit card or check that is your receipt. If paying in cash, receipt upon request.

Is there a medical staff available on-site?

Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site. There is also radio communication available on the course to help communicate with the EMS.

Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?

Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year; check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide. To qualify, complete your fundraising by June 30, 2026 for winter and spring events, or October 10, 2026 for summer and fall events.