Going Bananas Run - Twin Cities

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

BE A CHANGE-MAKER & SIGN UP NOW! 💪🏃‍♂️ Join the Eden Prairie Optimist Club's OK5K and help our amazing Optimist Kids! Sign-up early to take advantage of early bird pricing benefits!🔥 Join us SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 for the 5K Race/Walk and celebrate our incredible "Optimist Kids" with a fun-filled morning of fitness and community spirit. 🏆🏅🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

✨WHAT MAKES THIS 5K SPECIAL?✨

✅ Support our School Safety Patrol's trip to Valleyfair! 🎢

✅ A family-friendly event with fun for all ages and paces!

✅ Anthem + Music! 🎙️

✅ Awards, GREAT Prizes and connect with your neighbors! 🏡

✨EVENT DETAILS:✨

📅 Date: Saturday, June 27

🕠 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM

🌍 Location: Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion (Eden Prairie)

The Eden Prairie Optimist Club's 12th OK 5K walk/run is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie. Major sponsors of the 5k include the Eden Prairie Optimist Club and the city of Eden Prairie. Sponsors also include Brandpoint, HealthSource of Eden Prairie. Proceeds go to the community programs of the Optimists, including the Valleyfair trip for local Elementary School Patrols, Essay and Oratorical contests, Central Middle School Youth Appreciation and more. To learn more about the OK-5K event, visit www.facebook.com/epoptimists. Registration for the 5k race/walk is open now. The Eden Prairie Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Visitors are always welcome. Info: [email protected] or www.facebook.com/epoptimists.

On Sunday, June 28, 2026 Bloomington, MN will host the co-ed format for the Midwest Twin Cities Half Marathon Series Event for the 2026 racing season. Each event will offer a Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, and our Kids One Mile Fun Run, finishing in the family-friendly atmosphere of Normandale Lake Park in the heart of Bloomington, Minnesota. Join us for this Midwest Half Marathon Series Event Presented by Hellmuth & Johnson.

Our Half Marathon Series Event is produced by Premier Event Management in conjunction with our host community partner of Bloomington, Minnesota. Our Kids One Mile Fun Run will start and finish from our main finish line structure making the Kids event something extra special on race morning. Children from ages 5 to 15 are encouraged to join us on race morning to begin a lifestyle change at our Kids One Mile Fun Run!

Lake Rebecca Triathlon is located just 30 miles west of downtown Minneapolis at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve in Rockford, MN. Lake Rebecca is part of the Three Rivers Park District, and provides a beautiful backdrop for a great day of racing and spectating. There are many reasons why Lake Rebecca has continued to be such a popular destination for a triathlon: a clear, clean non-motorboat lake, low traffic county roads with wide shoulders, a beautiful run in the shade of mature trees, parking close to transition and lots of room to roam for spectators and families.

All abilities are welcome to join us, and we look forward to seeing you at Lake Rebecca Triathlon in July!

Please note: Headphones are not permitted on any part of the course. This is a safety concern for all involved in the situation.