Going Bananas Run - Twin Cities

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

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Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of the Parley Lake Winery! Located just west of Minneapolis/St. Paul in the rolling hills of Waconia, they offer a unique setting where art & wine entwine. Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

• Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!

• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

• Results Posted Online

• ...and of course, a pour of wine!

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:

1. FREE Community Race - This is a free community running event and race registration is open to ALL.

Preregistration for this event is required. Race day registration will be open if space is available.

Location: Theodore Wirth Park. Park at the WIRTH BEACH PAVILION. Walk to Check-In at the Quaking Bog Parking Lot (no parking available here on race day)

Check-In opens: 7:30 a.m.

Kids Trail 1/4 or 1/2 Mile: 8:00 a.m.

Trail Classic 4 Mile: 8:15 a.m.

Race Course is a scenic yet challenging 1 mile loop (hopefully muddy!)