Linwood Township, Minnesota · Saturday, September 6, 2025
The Linwood 5k is a 5k event held on Saturday, September 6, 2025. It is located in Linwood Township, Minnesota.
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!
Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Wannigan Days Fun Run 2026 Dam Dash on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Lion’s Park on Hwy 87 North in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin! Whether you’re a seasoned runner, casual jogger, or just looking for a fun community event, our 5K and 10K Fun Run offers something for everyone.
Experience the beauty of summer running as you make your way through the scenic Wert Family Preserve, featuring peaceful trails and a mostly shaded tree canopy that helps keep runners cool and comfortable throughout the course. The route combines natural beauty, fresh air, and community spirit for a memorable race-day experience.
All registered participants will receive an official Dam Dash T-shirt, and medals will be awarded to participants. Bring your friends, family, and teammates to enjoy a morning of fitness, fun, and celebration during the annual Wannigan Days festivities.
Come run, walk, compete, or cheer — and be part of one of St. Croix Falls’ favorite summer traditions!
Event Details:
📍 Lion’s Park, North side of Park, Hwy 87 North, St. Croix Falls, WI
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🏃 5K & 10K Dam Dash - 8:00 am 10K starts running & 8:30am 5K race begins
👕 Race T-shirt Included (cut off date July 5th is last day to guarantee)
🏅 Medals Awarded
🌲 Scenic course through the Wert Family Preserve under a mostly shaded canopy
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Come celebrate St. Michael Daze and Knights weekend with a 5k to start your Saturday. This year's 5k will follow the same route as past year's but will change from a Color Run to a chip timed 5k. This fun 5k is for all levels - the competitive runners as well as those pushing strollers or being pulled by dogs. And for the people who really want to get pummeled with colored powder, we still have a race for you. The youth Color Daze Run will begin right after the 5k finishes.
Register Today!
Join us for the 6th Annual Live Brave 5K and 1 Mile Run — a high-energy community event benefiting youth eating disorder prevention and recovery programs.
Set in beautiful Woodbury, this event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages and abilities. Whether you're racing for a personal best or walking alongside friends, you’ll experience the excitement, encouragement, and purpose that make Live Brave so special.
After you cross the finish line, stick around for:
Finish line food and refreshments
Sponsor booths and demonstrations
Music and entertainment from DJ Ray Mills
Awards and prizes
Kids 12 and under run FREE in the 1 Mile event — so gather the whole family for a morning of movement, connection, and fun!
Our Mission
Live Brave exists to bring our community together in support of youth mental health, with a specific focus on eating disorder prevention and recovery.
In 2026, we are proud to partner exclusively with the WithAll Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to providing critical education, prevention resources, and recovery support to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. We have been donating to WithAll since the race's inception in 2021.
Participants register and donate via the Live Brave Fund, part of the Woodbury Community Foundation. After covering the costs of producing the event, net proceeds are distributed to the WithAll Organization.
When you register, you’re not just signing up for a race — you’re helping create a stronger, more supported future for young people in our community.
Let’s move with purpose. Let’s Live Brave.
Race Details
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
USATF Certified Courses. Gun AND Chip Timing used.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Live Brave 5K
8:30 am Start
ARRIVE BY 7:45 AM
Live Brave 1 Mile
10:00 am Start
ARRIVE BY 9:15 AM
Competitive Wave: 10:00 am Start
Males: 5:30 min/mile or faster (predicted finish time)
Female: 7:30 min/mile or faster (predicted finish time)
Elite Athlete Comp Entry Application: Elite Open, Masters and Grandmasters can apply for a comp entry into Live Brave 1 Mile by filling out this application. Live Brave will take 10 male and 10 female athletes. Deadline for submissions is August 3rd.
Community & Kid's Wave*: 10:15 am Start (Walk or run, Kid's race)
Kids 12 & under run free in the 1 mile event.
The Brave Challenge
Participants run both the 5K and the 1 Mile. Report to start line with the 5K participants for 8:30 am start.
Run as a Team
Up the fun factor! Create your team today and run Live Brave together! Teams are easy to create during the registration process or by visiting the “Teams” page of our website. Church, school, hobby, friends, family, work, sports - anything goes! Have a blast and your team could possibly win (see team prize information below).
Instructions: The first team member to register can create the team during the registration process with just a few clicks. Subsequent members simply choose the team from a drop down menu during registration. Easy!
Team Prizes: Your 5K team* could also win a $200 Visa Gift Card! The biggest team and the fastest team (top 5 times counted) in the Live Brave 5K will win.
*Only 5K Teams eligible for these awards.
Race Rules and Guidelines
The course is open to the public, so please be kind to pedestrians. Strollers are allowed, but please keep your pets at home. Your bib must be visible at all times.
Post-Race Celebration
The post race celebration will start as soon as the first runner crosses the finish line. Runners will cross the finish line to music, food and your cheers! The awards ceremony will start at approximately 10:30 am or as soon as results are available.
Spectator Information
This is a great course for viewing your runners! Make signs and cheer them on right at Colby Lake Park by the pavilion building, along the west side of Woodbury Drive, Edgewater Park by the tennis courts, and along the east side of Colby Lake. See our course maps for more information.
Join us for a fun morning of running or walking at our location on Harriet Island along the beautiful Mississippi River and the downtown Saint Paul skyline.
Perfect for the entire family - run or walk the 5K, free Kids Run, and post-event celebration with awards ceremony. Certified 5K course (Certification Code MN 18048RR) and a chip-timed event.
Prize money will be presented to the top three male and female overall ($200, $150, $100). 5-year age division awards. New for 2026 - 1st place masters (age 40-49), grandmasters (age 50-59), and super grandmasters (age 60+) male and female will also receive awards.
Special award for the best age graded performance.
All race proceeds will go to the Rene and Brian McCoy Cancer Recovery Research Monarch Fund at Hamline University.