Zumbro Endurance Run

We are excited to announce our fifth annual Cheese Chase Race! This thrilling event invites both seasoned participants and newcomers to join in on the fun and adventure. Get ready for a memorable day filled with friendly competition, laughter, and a celebration of all things cheese! Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this unique experience!

Run, Walk, Skip, Crawl, or Stroll for our annual 1K/5K. Elgin EMS Cheese Chase is scheduled to take place the Saturday of Elgin Cheese Days June 14 at 9:00 am. This fun, family-friendly event is a fundraiser to support the ELGIN EMS services.

We have some fun things we will be stuffing your race bags with this year! Sign up fast to lock in your goodie bag! This year our goodie bags are sponsored by Urbain Family Chiropractic Pllc!

Registration Prices:

Adults: $30

Youth 0-15: $10

Spring Chickens 65 & up: $20

Join us after the race for everything CHEESE!! Can’t wait to see you on race day!

Come join us at our Annual Circle of Life Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Fun Run! Our Annual Fundraiser will be held again this year on June 27th, 2026. Come and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Lake Pepin River Valley. Our course is measured and timed and is great for runners of all ages.

We will have safety protocols in place to help protect our runners and volunteers. Feel free to come out and we'll help everyone to stay safe and healthy.

Thanks again and we will see you soon!. Stay safe and healthy everyone.

Notes: Online Registration ends midnight on June 24th. You can sign up to race on Friday night or Saturday morning prior to the race at Underwood Park but will be Cash or Check only.

There will be a Race Registration table open on Friday, June 26th from 5-7:00 p.m. You can pick up your information if you are preregistered or want to register for the race on Saturday morning. The cost will be $45 for the 5K, $50 for the 10K, and $55 for the Half-Marathon ( 12 & over) and $15 for kids (Note: Cash or Check Only). The registration table opens at 6:00 AM on Saturday.

The 1/2 Marathon race starts at 7:00 AM

The 5K and 10K run starts at 7:30 AM

A Free Kids "Fun Run" will start at 8 AM just behind the registration area.

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!

A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

• Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off

• Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!