Walkin' Wings Veterans Memorial 5K

4th Annual - Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross Country Meet - August 1st, 2026

Benefitting the Sartell CC Team and the Rustie Froemming Memorial CC Scholarship

Register today for the 4th Annual Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross Country meet! The goals of the meet are to celebrate our great Sabre CC tradition and family, connect with old teammates and coaches, and have fun competing on the old home course!

The Alumni CC meet will serve as a fundraiser for the the Sabre CC team, including new uniforms. The meet will also benefit the Rustie Froemming Memorial CC Scholarship. Coach Froemming, who died unexpectedly in 2020, was integral to the success of the Sabre CC program and the personal/athletic success of many alumni.

Sabre Alumni & Friends Cross-Country Meet details:

• Saturday, August 1st - 9:00am

• Sabre CC course: between the (current) Sartell Intermediate and Middle School

• Meet schedule (all Meet activities at the Sabre CC course)

• Check-in and Day-of Registration (7:30-9:00am): located at start/finish line

• 5K run-walk (9:00am): open to all Alumni & Friends (spouses/partners, non-CC SHS alumni, parents, family, community members, etc.)

• Family Fun Run (approx. 600 meters): perfect for the smaller kiddos and their family members; following the last 5K race finishers (approx. 9:45 am)

• Post-race Reception & Happy Hour:

• Reception: Immediately following the Meet & Family Fun Run (approx. 10:15); including post-race refreshments and a brief program

• Informal Post-race Happy Hour: Blue Line Sports Bar & Grill - time TBA: no formal program, just a dedicated time/place for folks to meet informally, come and go as your schedule allows

• Meet Registration:

• $25 per individual 5K registration (+ processing fee); $10 off when you register 2 or more 5K racers!

o Family Fun Run is FREE; no registration necessary

o Pre-registration is preferred for planning purposes, but race-day registrations also welcomed!

• Alumni Meet long-sleeve shirts: Pre-order is closed, but we will have some shirts available for purchase on race day!

Ways you can participate in the Sabre Alumni & Friends CC Meet:

• Register for the Meet - you can race, jog, walk, or roll - all abilities welcomed!

• Donate: Whether or not you're running, please consider making a donation. Parents, ISD 748 staff, community members, non-CC SHS alumni, and CC alumni who choose not to run can also make a donation - click the Donate button above!

• If you are interested in making a larger private, company, or in-kind donation, contact the Alumni Meet Planning chair (info below)

• Spread the word about the Alumni & Friends Meet to your former teammates and anyone else - ALL are welcome!

• Connect with other Sabre CC alumni by joining our Facebook group!

If you have any questions about the meet or donations, please contact Ben Weihrauch (‘97), chair of the Alumni Meet Planning Committee, at [email protected] or 507-469-9082.

We look forward to hosting you at the Sabre Alumni & Friends CC Meet on Saturday, August 1st, 2026! GO SABRES!

The Kiwanis Club of Baxter and Sertoma Club is proud to continue the tradition of this beautiful and exciting triathlon. The Brainerd Lakes area has long been a great vacation destination and have one of the premier Sprint Triathlons. The Lakes Country Triathlon continues to build into one of the best triathlons in the state. We hope you will enjoy the great bike course that is over the river and through the woods. It is a beautiful ride with very little traffic.

COURSE

The race begins with a 1/4-mile swim in quiet Whipple Lake (known for its calm waters), then switches to a 13.6-mile bike through the rolling hills surrounding the Baxter/Brainerd Lakes area and ends with a very flat 3.2 mile run through a quiet residential area. The Lakes Country Triathlon is a great race for beginners or seasoned veterans.

All cyclists must observe Minnesota traffic laws. Bike certified hard-shelled helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited and will be monitored closely. No listening devices are allowed on the bike course and are strongly discouraged on the run course for safety reasons.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration will close on Thursday, August 27th at 11:59 pm. Race day registrations will be allowed. Orders received after Friday August 14th at 11:59 pm will not receive a T-shirt. Please register early.

Proceeds raised from this event will be put back into the community to benefit the youth in the Brainerd Lakes Area and other charities.

SAFE EVENT STANDARDS:

As we get closer to the event, we will be monitoring recommendations from the CDC and MDH to develop a plan to ensure a safe event. We will work closely with our city and county officials on implementing that plan. More details will be posted on our website as we get closer to the event.

Additional Donations to help the children in the Brainerd Lakes Area, Minnesota, and beyond are greatly appreciated. Click the Donate button at the upper left of the screen. Thank you very much!

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration fees are non-refundable.

This year there's two great ways to enjoy the annual Snowflake Shuffle 5K!

About the race: Fast and fun certified course that meanders through St. Joseph, starting and finishing on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict. Or, if you'd rather, a virtual 5K that you can run wherever you are!

​All the fun stuff: Snowflake Shuffle provides one of the coolest long-sleeved race t-shirts in central Minnesota to each finisher. (Technical T-shirts!) If you're running in person, you can pick up your shirt the day of the race. If you're competing virtually, be sure to email Robin your time and a selfie after you finish! (See the link on the registration page.) Plus, once you register, you're eligible for some pretty cool prizes, which will be drawn the day of the race!

Throw on your best Christmas gear, have someone make some hot chocolate for the finish, and start running!

Awards: Prizes for the first overall men and women plus age group awards to: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over