From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 10k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
We can't wait to see you on Saturday, September 19th, 2026!
Thank you to our Title Sponsor, First Bank Elk River, for supporting our
13th Annual Event!
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 PM: Early Packet Pickup
Location: Ripple Effect Brewing Company - 14086 Northdale Blvd, Rogers, MN 55374
Pick up your race materials, purchase Thumbs Up merch, & enjoy great company with food and beverage at Ripple Effect!
Friday, September 18th, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 PM: Early Packet Pickup
Location: Lake Orono Park - 18599 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330
Chalk Party! Help us Chalk the Walk with positive messages & remembrance of our loved ones (chalk provided), plus enjoy dinner with a food truck yet to be announced!
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 9:00 PM!
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 AM: Same-Day Packet Pickup
9:00 AM: Opening & Remembrance Ceremony
9:25 AM: Keynote Speaker - Lindsey Young
9:45 AM: Pre-Race Stretch
10:00 AM: Races Begin
10:00 AM - 5K & 10K Bike
10:03 AM - 5K & 10K Run
10:20 AM - 5K Walk
11:00 AM: Festivities & Food Trucks
11:15 AM: Top Finishers Award Ceremony
11:45 AM: Youth Color Run, sponsored by Elk Dental Center
Ages 3-5: 1/2K
Ages 6-8 :1K
Ages 9-12: 1 mile
Directions & Parking Information
Event Location: Lake Orono Park – 18599 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330
Free Parking is available at the Sherburne County Fairground Parking Lot: 18335 Joplin St NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Please try to carpool if you are able!
Youth Activities
Youth Color Run (1/2K, 1K, & 1 Mile)
Crazy Hair
Face Painting by JoyFlower Face Painting
Kindness Rocks by Plaisted Companies
Mindfulness by Ms. Liz
Playground area
Splash Pad (weather dependent)
Food Trucks & Beverages
A Spud Above
Chili Lime
Get Bizzy Cooking
Mac's Mini's
Papa's Camping Pit Stop
What's the Scoop?
Activities & More Info
Register by August 23rd, 2026 to be guaranteed a participant t-shirt with your registration fee
Memory Tree - Bring a photo of your loved one to be displayed
Grief Support & Bereavement Memorial Area
Mental Health & Wellness Vendors On-Site
Veteran Memorial Area sponsored by Hannay Electric 🇺🇸
Caricatures by Creating Colucci
Miniature Horses by InterMission Horses
Friendly dogs are welcome at the event and must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pets.
THE THUMBS UP MOVEMENT
Thumbs Up was founded in 2014 by several community members in honor of two great men, Bob Schmit and Chuck Dahlheimer, who, like many others, took their lives after living in silence from a mental illness. Thumbs Up is all about EMBRACING those struggling and breaking the stigma around mental health, connecting, supporting, and encouraging one another to talk about their feelings and challenges and to "KEEP MOVING FORWARD."
We are dedicated to educating and teaching about mental illness, the warning signs of suicide, what you can do to help others who struggle, and community awareness initiatives.
So, let's UNITE to help others to KEEP MOVING FORWARD.
MISSION STATEMENT
Bringing awareness to mental health and providing support and resources to all.
#KEEPMOVINGFORWARD