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Get Ready for the Brown’s Creek Breeze 8k: A Fast & Fun Spring Kickoff!

Join us on April 11th for a road race on the scenic Brown’s Creek Bike Trail. This 8K course provides a gentle downhill gradient for fast times and personal records. If you're looking for a race to kick off your spring fitness goals, this event is for you!

This race is organized by Wild River Running, Stillwater's locally and independently owned run specialty shop. Dedicated to empowering the robust endurance community of the St. Croix River Valley, part of the money raised through this race will go to fund the Stillwater Distance programs.

The course:

9:00 AM on the Brown’s Creek Bike Trail: Starting at the Gasthaus restaurant and ending in downtown Stillwater.

Bag drop/participant shuttling

• We will have bag drop available on race day. Participants can either use a small back pack or bag of their own or we will provide a plastic bag. Bib numbers will be attached to the outside of bags

• Shuttling will be provided after the race from River Siren Brewing back up to the Gasthaus. We will have 2 12-passenger vans available for shuttling. Shuttles run continuously. Meet at the Water Street entrance to River Siren to catch a shuttle back up to the start.

Sponsors:

A special thanks to our event sponsors: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, River Siren Brewing, and Ziggy's On Main.

Where: First National Bank of River Falls parking lot

When: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Race Day Schedule:

• 7:00am - 7:45am: Race Day Registration

• 8:00am: 5K Family Run, Walk, Roll

• 9:15 am: Free Kids Fun Run

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-up: First National Bank, River Falls location on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 11am - 5pm

Virtual Option:

April 18th - April 26th

Entry Fee:

• $28 received by March 31, 2026, $35 April 1, 2026 and after

• Kids 12 and under may participate for FREE - If you would like to purchase a shirt for minors, information is below

Do you want a t-shirt:

• Registration fee does not include a shirt.

• Be sure to add a shirt to your race registration or visit the Store for shirt options.

• Shirts will not be available to purchase at the time of registration for those who register after March 31.

• Shirts can be picked up during Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-up: First National Bank, River Falls location on Friday, April 17 from 11am - 5pm or on Saturday, April 18 prior to the race from 7am - 7:45am.

• We will have shirts available for purchase on race day, while supplies last.

Additional Race info:

• The 5K will be chip timed by Pickle Events, using disposable timing tags attached to the bibs

• Results will be available at www.pickleevents.com

• Certified 5K course rated easy

• Maps available at facebook.com/fnbrf - under the FNBRF 5K event

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, we ask that you utilize our virtual option.

Shoe Some Love FNBRF 5K Welcomes Your Partnership!

All proceeds go towards purchasing tennis shoes & socks for local kids in need! Shoe Some Love, provided by employees of FNBRF, partners with community-based nonprofit organizations and schools to get new athletic shoes to children in need in the St. Croix Valley area. Your donation through Shoe Some Love tackles one of the most visible signs of poverty and helps children attend school in comfort and with dignity, better prepared to learn and play! First National Bank of River Falls' Annual 5K Run and Walk is the primary fundraising event for the Shoe Some Love giving that takes place in the fall, perfectly scheduled for the new school year!

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Expanded program for 2026. New Hiking group option along with Trail running group. Runners can expect to do a level 1-level 2 distance trail run each week, with some weeks including an intensity workout. Hikers will explore the trails without the extra challenge of running.

The focus of this group is to maintain your physical fitness throughout the summer months and get outside on the trails for a run with like minded individuals.

Get ready to discover the scenic wonders of Woodbury at the Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k – an exhilarating experience that takes you around four of the city's stunning lakes, seamlessly connected by paved trails. The journey kicks off at Colby Lake Park, where you'll set out on a captivating route.

Whether you opt for the Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k, the Woodbury Lakes event promises a journey through Woodbury's natural beauty, where every step is a celebration of the city's breathtaking lakeside landscapes. Join us for a day of running, camaraderie, and the sheer joy of exploring Woodbury's remarkable lakes on this unforgettable course. Lace up and be part of the Woodbury Lakes experience!

Tee shirts will stop being available for order on Saturday April 19th.

Highlights from the Races Information below:

Course:

• There are many turns please study the map and descriptions found on the course link above we will have markings out there just good to know ahead of time.

• There are many road crossing that will NOT have a crossing guard at so be mindful of cars

• This is NOT a certified course, we have measured it using a wheel to 13.11 and three maps have stated the similar readings.

Medals: Medals will be 3 inch wooden medallions

Course Nutrition: We will have minimal support on the course for you, mainly just water at two water stations, make sure to bring your own nutrition.

Day of Registration is cashless, you will also need a cell phone to register and create or use your runsignup account