15 events in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup

11th Annual

11^th Annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/ Walk, Boom Island Park, Minneapolis, in the only National Park offering historic, scenic views of the Mississippi River!

Purpose: Protect Pollinators, Their Habitat. BEE THE CHANGE!

Family-friendly, dogs welcome, Music & Booths

Costumes are encouraged, Prizes for the best, Name your Team

Organized river cleanup @ 9:30 am

Register and Get "sweet" swag: T-shirt

Win great prizes:

• HD Flat Screen Smart TV

• Four tickets to a MN Vikings game, Row 12, End Seats, (End Zone, Facing Minneapolis, Value $600 +)

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Annual University of Minnesota PT Program 5k! Get ready for a morning full of movement, community, and Gopher pride! Hosted by the University of Minnesota Physical Therapy program, this event brings together students, faculty, friends, family, and supporters for a fun and energizing way to give back.

• Date: April 18th, 2026

• Check-in: 8:30-9:15am

• Race Time: 9:30am

• Start Location: Coffman Memorial Union (outdoors on the Plaza)

• Price: $20 (in advance); $25 (on race day)

Whether you're racing for a PR, jogging with classmates, walking with friends, or cheering from the sidelines, this 5k is all about supporting the future of this physical therapy program. Funds raised will go directly toward enhancing student experiences, supporting program initiatives, further future PT research and strengthening the PT community.

Bring your friends, wear your UMN gear, and help us make strides for the PT program. We can't wait to see you at the starting line!

Join the Augsburg Physician Associate (PA) Program on April 25th as we bring our annual 5K Run/Walk back!

We'll start the race at Thomas Beach, take a lap around the beautiful lake Bde Maka Ska, and finish back at Thomas Beach.

We are raising funds for the International Institute of Minnesota, which supports immigrants and refugees. Founded in 1919, the International Institute of Minnesota offers new Americans quality services to support their journey to stability and success, such as refugee resettlement, English education, career development, and citizenship assistance. We are also raising funds for our program's student society to provide more learning and leadership opportunities for the cohort.

All runners will receive a racing T-shirt! The first 70 runners to sign up will receive a reusable aluminum water bottle.

Water will be provided halfway through and at the end of the race. A small snack will be provided at the finish line. A first-aid station and port-a-potties will be available at the start/finish line.

Can’t make it there but want to contribute to the cause? Feel free to donate on a pay-what-you-want scale through our donate link.

FAQ:

What is the cost?

General participants: $35

Student participants: $25

Participants less than 12 years old: Free

What's included in the Registration Fee?

By signing up, you will receive a race T-shirt. The first 70 people to sign up will also receive an aluminum water bottle. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race.

Where do I park?

Please plan to park on the street along W Bde Maka Ska Pkwy or an adjacent street. Limited parking in the Thomas Beach parking lot will also be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. This parking lot has pay meters.

Will there be medical personnel on hand?

Yes, a first-aid station will be available and run by a medical professional at the start/finish of the race.

Are there restrooms?

Port-a-potties are located near the start/finish line at Thomas Beach.

What does the race course look like?

One loop around Bde Maka Ska starting and finishing at Thomas Beach. The race will take place on the sidewalks with minimal elevation gain (36 feet in total). Check out the map here.

Are kids allowed?

Yes! Kids and strollers are allowed, and kids under 12 years old can run/walk for free.

Are pets allowed?

Due to the large number of people, we ask that pets stay at home.

What if it rains?

We will plan to continue the event unless there is lightning or severe weather in the area.

Will there be an official time recording?

We do not have the equipment or funding to supply time-tracking bibs for every participant. Instead, we will have a large race clock stationed at the start and finish of the race that will allow participants to track their own time.

Benefiting the University of Minnesota Foundation Masonic Cancer Center

A flat and fast USATF certified 5 km course around beautiful Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis.

Location: Near the Lake Nokomis Community Center, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, North end of Lake Nokomis.

Register online for $40 through 11.59 p.m. Thursday, 5/21/26. USATF-Minnesota members get a $5 discount (get the code from your USATF club coordinator).

Late registration online for $50 Friday, 5/22/26 through 11.59 p.m. Sunday, 5/24/26. No discounts for late registration.

No Race Day Registration.

Race Day Bib Number & Shirt Pick Up:

Mill City Running will host Bib and Shirt Pick up at the store's Northeast location (411 E. Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis MN 55414) Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. If you are unable to pick up your Bib and Shirt ahead of time, you can pick it up Monday May 25, at Lake Nokomis Community Center from 7:00 to 8:15 AM

Due to unanticipated growth of the event, we've run out of most shirt sizes. We know that many of you had to select a shirt size that doesn't work for you. We ask that you take the size that you selected at registration, then come back to the shirt table after the race and we may be able to swap for a better size. Shirts from previous years may be available as well.

About Brian Kraft

Brian Kraft was an enthusiastic and talented runner from Bemidji, Minnesota. His running career was cut short at the age of 19 with the discovery of Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in his back. Brian lived with cancer for 15 years, undergoing chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, and countless surgical procedures.

Throughout the years, Brian continued to run. He ran the lakes and parkways and raced with the local running crowd. In spite of all that life threw his way, he kept a positive attitude. Brian attributed his strength in his fight against cancer to his love of running and to the work of his long-time friend, Dr. Arny Leonard.

Dr. Arnold S. Leonard and his colleagues at the University of Minnesota and the National Cancer Institute have made significant advances in cancer research in the last five years. They are working on a series of projects that reduces cancers of all kinds by boosting the central immune system by genetic engineering. This exciting new field of cancer therapy has great promise.

All donations submitted with race entries and a portion of the race proceeds will go to the University of Minnesota Foundation Masonic Cancer Center.

A special thanks to our sponsor this year -- Mill City Running!

"We're "Lookin' For a Cure" in scenic Lake Normandale. Join A Cure in Sight on Saturday June 13th, 7AM-1030AM, to walk or run with us. We will be taking steps to find a cure for a rare eye cancer, ocular melanoma. Ocular Melanoma is estimated by the American Cancer Society to have roughly 3000 new cases each year nationwide. Bring your friends and family to the race day--all ages welcome to walk or run with us.

Race Swag

• Guaranteed t-shirt if registered by June 1st.

• Finisher Medal

• Food & Drink

• Aid Station

• Commemorative Race Bib

• Free downloadable photos

• Official finishers time with age group placements

Race day schedule

• Registration 7 am

• Race start 8 am

• Announcements Awards 9:30 am

Parking

Free parking steps from the start line.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, recognizing the two-and-a-half-year gap between the Emancipation Proclamation and freedom reaching all people. It is a time to honor history, celebrate freedom, and work toward a more just future. In partnership with community organizations, the Loppet Foundation hosts the Annual Juneteenth Fun Run as part of its mission to connect people to the outdoors through inclusive, year-round activities in Theodore Wirth Park, providing skiing, biking, running, and outdoor education opportunities for all ages and abilities, including youth and neighboring communities.