5th Annual Tommy's Olympic Speed Walk

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

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Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of the Parley Lake Winery! Located just west of Minneapolis/St. Paul in the rolling hills of Waconia, they offer a unique setting where art & wine entwine. Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

• Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!

• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

• Results Posted Online

• ...and of course, a pour of wine!

BE A CHANGE-MAKER & SIGN UP NOW! 💪🏃‍♂️ Join the Eden Prairie Optimist Club's OK5K and help our amazing Optimist Kids! Sign-up early to take advantage of early bird pricing benefits!🔥 Join us SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 for the 5K Race/Walk and celebrate our incredible "Optimist Kids" with a fun-filled morning of fitness and community spirit. 🏆🏅🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

✨WHAT MAKES THIS 5K SPECIAL?✨

✅ Support our School Safety Patrol's trip to Valleyfair! 🎢

✅ A family-friendly event with fun for all ages and paces!

✅ Anthem + Music! 🎙️

✅ Awards, GREAT Prizes and connect with your neighbors! 🏡

✨EVENT DETAILS:✨

📅 Date: Saturday, June 27

🕠 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM

🌍 Location: Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion (Eden Prairie)

The Eden Prairie Optimist Club's 12th OK 5K walk/run is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie. Major sponsors of the 5k include the Eden Prairie Optimist Club and the city of Eden Prairie. Sponsors also include Brandpoint, HealthSource of Eden Prairie. Proceeds go to the community programs of the Optimists, including the Valleyfair trip for local Elementary School Patrols, Essay and Oratorical contests, Central Middle School Youth Appreciation and more. To learn more about the OK-5K event, visit www.facebook.com/epoptimists. Registration for the 5k race/walk is open now. The Eden Prairie Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Visitors are always welcome. Info: ryanaffolter.optimist@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/epoptimists.

The Going Bananas Run is the first-of-its-kind fun run where your speed can raise money for charity. Each racer receives their very own banana suit to run in as you make your way through an exciting Twin Cities course. You’d better split though, because after 2 minutes we release “The Gorilla.” “The Gorilla” is our inside man; boy, does he love chasing bananas. Those who beat the gorilla to the finish receive a special prize, and money will be donated to Gold Together for Childhood Cancer. Do you have what it takes to beat “The Gorilla”?