140th Winter Carnival Fire & Ice Run

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is excited for another year of the Hoof N Woof 5k! The race will start at 8:30am on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, right outside the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine building on Fitch Avenue on the St. Paul campus. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate, and leashed pets are more than welcome! We hope you'll hang around after to visit booths from our wonderful sponsors and local pet businesses. Be sure to stay for our award ceremony that will take place for the runners and their furry companions as well. Parking is available in the Gortner Avenue Parking Garage.

Registration for the race is $30. Packet pick-up will start at 7:15am on race day, Saturday, April 11th. Registration closes at 11:59pm on Friday, April 3th.

The first 250 participants who register for the race will be guaranteed a goodie bag. Any individual who registers before March 20th at 11:59 pm will be guaranteed a free T-shirt.

ALL PROCEEDS support Healing Hearts Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of animals in need. Their mission statement: Healing Hearts Rescue is a volunteer-based non-profit dog rescue dedicated to changing the lives of animals who humans have failed by finding them safe and loving homes. Through the power of rescue, lives will be saved, hearts will be healed, and you might find yourself asking, “Who rescued whom?”

Please plan to stop by and learn even more about Healing Hearts Rescue at their booth on race day! For more information about this organization click here

Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup

11th Annual

11^th Annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/ Walk, Boom Island Park, Minneapolis, in the only National Park offering historic, scenic views of the Mississippi River!

Purpose: Protect Pollinators, Their Habitat. BEE THE CHANGE!

Family-friendly, dogs welcome, Music & Booths

Costumes are encouraged, Prizes for the best, Name your Team

Organized river cleanup @ 9:30 am

Register and Get "sweet" swag: T-shirt

Win great prizes:

• HD Flat Screen Smart TV

• Four tickets to a MN Vikings game, Row 12, End Seats, (End Zone, Facing Minneapolis, Value $600 +)

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Annual University of Minnesota PT Program 5k! Get ready for a morning full of movement, community, and Gopher pride! Hosted by the University of Minnesota Physical Therapy program, this event brings together students, faculty, friends, family, and supporters for a fun and energizing way to give back.

• Date: April 18th, 2026

• Check-in: 8:30-9:15am

• Race Time: 9:30am

• Start Location: Coffman Memorial Union (outdoors on the Plaza)

• Price: $20 (in advance); $25 (on race day)

Whether you're racing for a PR, jogging with classmates, walking with friends, or cheering from the sidelines, this 5k is all about supporting the future of this physical therapy program. Funds raised will go directly toward enhancing student experiences, supporting program initiatives, further future PT research and strengthening the PT community.

Bring your friends, wear your UMN gear, and help us make strides for the PT program. We can't wait to see you at the starting line!

Little Canada 5k Sap Run

Just as the maple sap runs after the long winter gives way to spring warmth, runners can also get out and run in the sun at the Little Canada 5K Sap Run around beautiful Gervais Lake on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Little Canada’s logo includes a maple leaf, which was the inspiration for this spring race. Join us for a competitive race or a fun run/walk and start the spring off on the right foot.