The Best Buy Foundation® Charity Classic Run/Walk

Don't miss a night of big-time mile racing under the bright lights of the Mini-Apple! Meet produced by Minnesota Distance Elite, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and Minnesota's pro running "home team."

5:00pm: Gates & Packet Pick-up Open

6:00pm: Mini-Apple Mini-Miles (untimed 50-yard & 100-yard dashes for kids 12 & under)

6:15-7:55pm: All-Comers Sections presented by Twin Cities Running Company (heat run all-ages with combined genders, seeded slowest to fastest, as additional heats fill with registration this start time will go earlier and will be updated as the event approaches)

8:05-8:40pm: High School Sections (including Invitational Girls' Mile at 8:30pm and Invitational Boys' Mile at 8:40pm)

8:50-9:00pm: Professional Sections (including Invitational Women's Mile at 8:50pm and Invitational Men's Mile at 9:00pm)

On Sunday, June 28, 2026 Bloomington, MN will host the co-ed format for the Midwest Twin Cities Half Marathon Series Event for the 2026 racing season. Each event will offer a Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, and our Kids One Mile Fun Run, finishing in the family-friendly atmosphere of Normandale Lake Park in the heart of Bloomington, Minnesota. Join us for this Midwest Half Marathon Series Event Presented by Hellmuth & Johnson.

Our Half Marathon Series Event is produced by Premier Event Management in conjunction with our host community partner of Bloomington, Minnesota. Our Kids One Mile Fun Run will start and finish from our main finish line structure making the Kids event something extra special on race morning. Children from ages 5 to 15 are encouraged to join us on race morning to begin a lifestyle change at our Kids One Mile Fun Run!

An urban hometown celebration of Richfield's running community and culture, the Urban Wildland half takes place through the most scenic parts of the city! The Urban Wildland Half and 5K is presented by Wood Lake Nature Center, which 100% of proceeds from this race benefit environmental education. A partnership that has lasted over 50 years between the Richfield School District and Nature Center.

Virtual race registration INCLUDES shipping costs; your shirt (if you opt for one) and finisher medal will be mailed to you (domestic US only....for shipping out of the US, please contact us).

NOTE: Registrations after July 8 do not include a runner shirt.

Stride to SAVE Lives 5k/10k

***** ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL END AT 1PM Friday, July 31st. On-site registration will be available from 8am-8:45am on Saturday August 1st for this FREE event*******

Join SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) for our annual Walk/Run around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, MN on August 1, 2026. This event is not just about miles covered; it's about coming together as a community to support one another and raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

Whether you've personally struggled with suicidal ideation, lost a loved one to suicide, or simply want to show your support for those who have, this event is a powerful opportunity to connect with others who understand and empathize with your journey.

We are proud that with the generous partnership of our presenting sponsors TitleSmart and Executive Title, registration for this year's 5K/10K at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis is now FREE. Please spread the word with your networks and help us make this event an incredible success for the cause of suicide prevention! The first 500 registrants will receive a free T-shirt as a thank-you for your support.

The option to donate is available during registration, and all funds raised will be doubled by the Tosa Foundation!

Our 5k and 10k routes wind through the beautiful scenery of Lake Harriet, offering participants a chance to reflect, remember, and find solace in the shared experience of those around them. Every step taken is a step toward breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and fostering a community of understanding and compassion.

Together, we can make a difference. Join us at Lake Harriet for a day of unity, remembrance, and hope as we honor those we've lost, support those who are struggling, and work towards a future where no one feels alone in their battle against suicide.

Online donations and contributions at the race benefit SAVE in our mission to prevent suicide through training, education, advocacy, and supporting suicide loss survivors. Your support funds impactful programs like The Green Bandana Project, workplace suicide prevention training, and much more. Please visit save.org for more information.

Attendees will be able to share photos and written memories of loved ones lost to suicide at a memorial tent at the event. If you would like to share an item in our display honoring loved ones, please bring copies that do not need to be returned with you to the event. We will provide art supplies that may be used to create messages or pictures in person.