Spooky Sprint- St. Paul

Embark on a thrilling challenge with The One Tough Mile—an exhilarating race that pushes your limits in a unique way. Navigate a one-mile loop at Ojibway Park, traversing a predominantly paved trail surrounded by the cooling shade of towering trees. The course promises both ease and enjoyment as you strive to surpass cutoff times for each lap. Take a one-minute breather before the next mile, and brace yourself for a progressively faster pace. Are you able to make the extra mile?

Commencing at 14 minutes for the initial mile, the return time steadily decreases: 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 minutes. Fail to beat the cutoff time, and you're out of the race. The ultimate victor is the first runner to successfully meet the final cutoff time. The One Tough Mile guarantees an exhilarating experience where speed, strategy, and endurance converge for an unforgettable running adventure.

Run More, Judge Less 5K & 1-Mile

A Mile in My Shoes Community Run

Thursday, June 11 • 6:00–9:00 PM | Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Join Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) for our signature 5K race now with a new name and at an exciting new location - the State Fairgrounds!

The Run More, Judge Less 5K (formerly the Downtown Run Around) is more than a race — it’s a gathering rooted in belonging. Hosted by Mile in My Shoes, this inclusive community run is built on the belief that the transformative power of running should be accessible to everyone — especially those who have been historically excluded from traditional running spaces. We invite people of all backgrounds, paces, and lived experiences to come together and move side by side.

New for 2026, we’re excited to offer both a 5K and a 1-mile distance, in partnership with Midsummer Mile, creating more accessible entry points into movement and community. Held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on a summer evening, this is less about the finish line and more about what happens when people move together without judgment.

Join us in person for the run and a post-race party with Kemps chocolate milk and recovery drinks, custom cookie medals, Jonny Pops, fruit, a finisher photo area, and more. Kids can join a free quarter-mile run.

You can also join virtually and support Mile in My Shoes members from anywhere.

No pressure. No labels. Just people, moving together.

More about Mile in My Shoes

At Mile in My Shoes, we view running as a tool for both personal and collective transformation. By centering people and spaces historically excluded by the running community, our teams use movement as a catalyst for social justice. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, our Resident Members and Run Mentors not only find common ground but learn from and reach out to one another for support. As we transform ourselves, we transform one another, and we transform our communities.

In-person schedule of events on Thursday, June 11:

• 4:30pm Packet pick-up and Race Day Registration opens

• 6:00pm Welcome & Group Warm-Up

• 6:30pm Kids' 1/4 mile race start

• 6:40pm Midsummer Mile race start

• 7:00pm RMJL 5K race start

• 7:45pm Karuna Yoga post-race cool down

Course Maps

• 5K Course Map

• 1Mile Course Map

• Kids Race Course Map

Guaranteed shirt size for paid registrations through May 27th only. Registrations after May 27th will not include shirt sizing information, and preferred sizes may not be available on the day of the event. Limited quantities of shirts will be available for late registrants, but a shirt cannot be guaranteed.

Join us to kick-off the summer season at Hudson Lakefront Park with a fun-filled day supporting your furry friends! DoggieDay starts with the 5K event at 10:00am and continues with many fun activities until 1:00pm. Make it a family outing and enjoy the beautiful Lakefront Park with plenty of vendors, food and fun!!

Join us before and after the 5K for:

· Music

· Puppy yoga

· Adoptable dog area

· Kid's race

· Fun photo booth

· Market place vendors

· Pet Psychic

· Kid's craft corner

· Face painting

· Food and more!

5K Event

The 5K is a chip-timed, family-friendly event open to everyone, including dogs! Registration for the in-person event includes a race shirt and finisher gift for paid participants. We will provide a race bib with a timing chip, a link to a training plan, and the course layout. At least two water stops will be available on the course for both humans and dogs.

Virtual "Sleep In" Option

Support the event virtually by participating in the "sleep in" option. Run at your convenience with or without your dog. Registration includes a race shirt, which will be mailed just before the event (note: shirts may not arrive before event date).

Fundraising for Coco's Heart Dog Rescue

This annual event plays a crucial role in supporting Coco's Heart Dog Rescue, one of our biggest fundraisers dedicated to helping dogs in need. Every year, we invest heavily in veterinary care, food, and supplies, relying on your generosity to power lifesaving rescue work. By joining us or making a donation, you become part of a caring community that gives dogs hope and a second chance—ensuring they receive the love, compassion, and medical attention they truly deserve.

You can make a bigger impact on our rescue efforts while earning discount codes for our online shop by fundraising! When you sign up for the event it will ask you to set up a fundraiser. This can be on the race website and/or Facebook.

Raise $100- get a $25 off code

Raise $200- get a $50 off code

Raise $300- get a $75 off code

Raise $400- get a $100 off code

Raise $500- get a $150 off code

The top fundraiser will also be given the honor of naming a future puppy!!

Thank you for helping us make a difference for so many dogs!