2 events in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Hennepin County
2 events in Hennepin County-
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
- Join us for this year's Osseo Lion's Roar 5K! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. All proceeds from the event benefit the Osseo Senior High cross country team.
Check-in will open at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The race will start at 10:00 AM.
NOTE: Registration will be open online until September 11th @11:59pm, and will be available in person the morning of the race. T-shirts will only be guaranteed for those registering online prior to September 1st. We will do our best and give you a shirt if we have some extras, but shirts are not guaranteed if registering after 9/1.
The course starts at the Osseo Senior High track, continues through residential Osseo, and finishes along Central Avenue.
The race will be chip-timed and results will be posted online. There will not be a formal awards program, but medals and prizes will be awarded at the finish line to the top female and male finishers in the following age categories: 0-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
After the race, stay for the parade and other fun family activities for the Osseo Lions Roar celebration!
If the race is cancelled for any reason, it will not be rescheduled and no refunds will be given.
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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Gear Western Country Half Marathon & Borton Volvo 5k
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
The Gear Western Country Half Marathon and Borton Volvo 5k is a small town event with a big time feel. Our course offers you a taste of Minnesota with quiet country roads, rolling hills, lakes, and crushed limestone trails.
After finishing, linger for some unique western themed post race refreshments, and of course awards! We will be hanging out, having fun, and cheering on every participant.
Location
Gear West Ski and Bike - 1786 W. Wayzata Blvd. Long Lake, MN 55356
Schedule
Packet Pickup/Late Registration - Friday Noon-6pm
Day of Packet Pickup/Registration - Saturday 6:30am-8:15am
Gear Western Half Marathon - 8:30am
Borton Volvo 5k - 9:00am
Borton Volvo 5k Awards - 10:00am
Gear Western Half Marathon Awards - 10:30am
Party/Cheer on EVERY Finisher - 9:15-Noon
Awards/Swag
Top 3 Overall Awards (5k and Half)
5 Year Age Groups (5k and Half) (19 & Under, and 70+)
Spirit Award/Best Western Outfit - (Special Bonus Award if you run in Cowboy boots!)
Red Lantern Award