2 walking events in Hennepin County, Minnesota
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Hennepin County
2 events in Hennepin County-
Sun, May 31, 2026 at 11:30 AMSee full details
Tommy's Olympic Speed Walk is an annual joyful event hosted by the BeLikeTommy Project. Our mission as an organization is simple, we exist to bring joy to the lives of others, and this event does exactly that! To ensure all can participate, registration is FREE to all who want to join, and each registrant will receive a FREE shirt when you check in. The walk portion of the event is not about distance or speed, but a short 1.1 mile jaunt open to all ages and abilities to show off your speed walking form!
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Festivities start at 11:30 am, Race starts at 12:30pm.
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11:30 am- Enjoy all the Activities Below and Celebrity Mascots Arrive
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12:00 pm- Kids Yoga
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12:15- Celebrity Mascot Race Extravaganza!
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12:30- Race Begins
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Return to the Field and Enjoy all the Activities Below
Upon returning to the field we party to celebrate all of you for joining us!
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DJ
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Free Crazy Hair
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Free Temporary Tattoos
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Free Face Painting
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Free Balloon Animals
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Free Bouncy Houses
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Free Vinyl Spin Art
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Free CrossNet
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Free BeLikeTommy Photo Opps
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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.