Candy Cane Course- St. Paul

Embark on a thrilling challenge with The One Tough Mile—an exhilarating race that pushes your limits in a unique way. Navigate a one-mile loop at Ojibway Park, traversing a predominantly paved trail surrounded by the cooling shade of towering trees. The course promises both ease and enjoyment as you strive to surpass cutoff times for each lap. Take a one-minute breather before the next mile, and brace yourself for a progressively faster pace. Are you able to make the extra mile?

Commencing at 14 minutes for the initial mile, the return time steadily decreases: 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 minutes. Fail to beat the cutoff time, and you're out of the race. The ultimate victor is the first runner to successfully meet the final cutoff time. The One Tough Mile guarantees an exhilarating experience where speed, strategy, and endurance converge for an unforgettable running adventure.

The 2026 Unified 5k and AdaptXpo is an inclusive road race and adaptive sports expo designed so that everyone can participate, whether they run, walk, or roll the 5k or 1.5 mile distance. The event raises critical funds for AdaptX education, research, community events, fitness programming, and grant initiatives. The Unified 5k is a space where athletes with and without disabilities show up together, challenge perceptions, and prove that fitness and sport are more meaningful when everyone has a place at the starting line.

Join us on Sunday, June 14th at Harriet Island for our 2nd annual Unified 5k in Saint Paul, MN. Arrive early or hang around after the event to check out our vendors and clinics at the AdaptXpo, a celebration of organizations that focus on health, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, and adaptive sports.

Help us make fitness and physical activity accessible for every body.

Kick off your Independence Day festivities with a spirited 4-mile run that sets off the fireworks early! The course takes you on a scenic journey along a paved trail in a lollipop-style race, commencing at Colby Lake Park. Traverse north through the picturesque Wilms Lake rollers, conquer a challenging hill around Summit Pointe Park, and make a triumphant return under the tunnel to Colby Lake Park for an energetic finish line reception. Following the run, it's time to head home to join your family for a delightful day of grilling, swimming, and, of course, enjoying the spectacular fireworks display. Start your Fourth of July with a burst of energy and celebrate the day with a memorable run and festive family activities!

We are a cashless race, if you plan to sign up day of registration is still online. You will need your credit card and cell phone.

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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.