“All Roads Lead to Wanderoos 5k Run/Walk”; Sponsored by the Wanderoos Area Community Club, Peer’s Bar and the UW Wanderoos Bar Grille.
Funds raised will help support emergency needs of people in the Wanderoos area. The 5k starts at 8:00am and will follow up with an award ceremony at about 9:00am. This 5k is the kick off event for a full day of celebration complete with a live parade, a bean bag tournament, kids games and much more! After the parade, enjoy a chicken dinner and other concessions, a street dance and one of the best fireworks displays around.
Special thanks to our additional sponsors, our 5k is being timed by Tortoise and Hare Timing out of Minoqua, WI. If we have over 100 runners the run will be chip timed.
Early registration runs until Midnight on June 16 and is $20 for teens/adults; $15 for youth 6-10; FREE for 0-5.
On June 17 prices increase to $25 for teens/adults; but remains $20 for youth 6-12 (still free for 0-5). Online registration will close at 9pm on July 2.
Onsite registration will open at 7:15am on Saturday, July 5. Prices will be $30 for teens/adults; $25 for 6-10 (and still free for 0-5).
Add a Commemorative "All Roads Lead to Wanderoos" Shirt to your order to make a lasting memory. Price is $15 for youth sizes, $18 for adults sizes up to XL and $22 for larger sizes. Shirt orders are due by June 16. A very limited number of shirts will be available for sale at the ball park on July 5.
5K - 7/4 8:00 AM
Start: 7715 W Main St, Siren
Finish: Crooked Lake Park, Siren
Mini 5 (blocks) 7/4 8:30 AM
Start: Siren School, 24022 4th Ave, Siren
Finish: Crooked Lake Park, Siren
Note: Adults accompanying Mini 5 runners do not need to register.
Register by 6/20 to receive a race shirt!
No refund or exchanges
Packet and Bib pick up
Siren School, 24022 4th Ave, Siren
July 3 from 4:00-6:00PM
July 4
7-8:00AM for the Freedom 5
7-8:30 for the Mini 5
PRIZES to the Top Three in each age category (M/F)
Special awards to 1st M & F finishers! Medals to 1st 3 runners (M/F) each category:
12 and under, 13-16,17-19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+
Join us for the annual run/walk. Event is sponsored by the Unity Lions Club.
Family & stroller friendly. Race benefits community/school projects to include scholarships, fire dept., Senior Citizens Center and holiday festivities. Many individual & family needs.
Start/finish on south side of Balsam Lake Village Hall (see maps).
Plaques & gift certificates for:
1st place for both Males & Females in the following categories:
Kids 1-10; Youth 11-18; Adult 18 to 64; Senior 65 and older
*New in 2026, to ensure this is a true family friendly event there will also be one overall winner in the Stroller category!
All registrants will receive a race shirt. Sizes available: adult small, medium, large, x-large, 2X
Pre-race registrants may pick up their bib & shirt Friday evening (July 3) between 6 & 7 pm at the Balsam Lake
Village Hall garage located on the east side of the building or pick up Saturday morning beginning at 7am at
the race site.
Limited race day registrations/cash or check only. Registration will open at 7:00am and close at 8:00am.
(checks payable to: Unity Lions Club)
Water available on the course and at the finish line.
Registration: online with credit card using Race Roster.
If interested in being a sponsor or sending a donation please contact the race director.
Cancellation Disclaimer: In the event of a cancellation or the Balsam Lake Freedom Fest 5K run/walk due to
Inclement weather or other events above and beyond the control of the race sponsors all proceeds will
benefit the Unity Lions Club community/school projects. All registrations are non-refundable and non-
transferrable.
Race Starts at 7:30 AM Mary Park, New Richmond, WI
5K and 10K run/walk on an out and back course in New Richmond, WI. This is a chip timed event by MTEC events. Results will be immediately available at MTECRESULTS.COM. The race will start and finish in Mary Park. All of the runners will start and finish in the same location. The course will be marked with orange cones, and we ask that you stay to the left of the cones on the way out and to the right on the way back. There will be orange paint on the road marking turns. The 5K is out and back to Oak Ridge (147th) and the 10K course goes out and loops around Fox Run and then heads back to Mary Park. There will be 2 water stops for the 10K and 1 water stop for the 5K. There will be water and refreshments and snacks at the finish line. Clearly marked course with corner marshalls and police at major intersections. Ambulance will provide sweep of course.
Packet pick up is at Mary Park center pavilion at 6 AM race morning.
Awards will be 10-year age group increments. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Overall Winners receive medal and award.
Race day sign up will be available. You will not be guaranteed a shirt unless you sign up by June 30th 2026.
1 water table for 5k and 2 water tables for 10K
Packet pickup starts at 6 AM Saturday July 11, 2026
Registration will remain open online up to 15 minutes prior to the start of the race.
You must click into runsignup.com to register and get a bib / chip. This is a no cash onsite event.
Be aware park bathrooms may not be open until 7 AM / We put in request for 6 AM but it depends on the city / Please plan accordingly
Event Description
Join us for the 46th Annual Run or Walk for Fitness of the Turtle Lake Turtle Trot 2026
Turtle Lake Inter County Fair week.
There will be a 10K run, 2M run and a 2M walk. So bring the whole family and enjoy the day. $25 pre-registered before 7/11/2026; $30 thereafter.
Organized by Turtle Lake Lioness Club, and sponsored in part by The Village of Turtle Lake Lioness Tourism Commission.
Registration and Packet Pick-up
Online registration closes at noon on Thursday, July 9th.
Race Day registrations are welcome between 6:45 – 7:45 at St Ann’s Center.
Awards; 10 Age Groups will be awarded in the 2 Mile Run/Walk & 9 Age Groups awarded in the 10K Race.
Pancake Breakfast 8:00am to 11:00am (Free Will Donation)
*Please make checks payable to the Turtle Lake Lioness Club
See you at our 46th Annual Turtle Lake Turtle Trot 2026.
Click here for the Schedule of Events and details about the Chisago Lakes Triathlon!
Rutabaga Run
For over 40 years the Rutabaga Run has been held as part of the Saturday events during the Rutabaga Festival. Choose to walk a 2 mile course, a 5k timed event through Cumberland's downtown area or take a scenic jaunt through Cumberland and around the shores of beautiful Beaver Dam Lake on the half marathon course.
Autumn 5K or 5 mile run or walk utilizing the paved trail system and rural country roads in New Richmond, WI. The 5k is an out and back and 5 mile is a loop course. Chip timed by MTEC events. Results immediately available at MTECRESULTS.COM. This race benefits the Heritage center and the Center's educational programs.
The race will start and finish at the Heritage center in conjunction with the heritage days weekend. The race will be marked with orange arrows and there will be course marshals at the major turns with police at major intersections and ambulance sweep.
Packet pickup is Saturday morning 7 AM or Friday night at the Pavillion spaghetti dinner from 4:30 PM- 7 PM
Long sleeve cotton blend T-shirts are guaranteed to participants who sign up before the deadline.
Awards will be in 10 year increments. First place age group gets a pie, 2nd and 3rd place will receive barn bucks to utilize at the flea market the same day or anytime they decide to come back and visit.
Many door prizes after the run, you must be present to win!
After the race on Saturday please stay for the Heritage Days Family Festival!
Activities include: Farmers Market, Flea Market, Vendors, Exhibits, Petting Zoo, Stagecoach rides, Food and Fun!
Officer Shawn Silvera's Story
Officer Shawn Silvera, of the Lino Lakes Police Department, made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on September 6, 2005, while deploying stop-sticks during a high-speed chase. His life was taken tragically at the age of 32, leaving behind his wife and two young children. This race is held in his memory and pays tribute to a life dedicated to service. Fallen but never forgotten.
Life is made by what we give. Run with us!
The Invisible Wounds Project
Our mission is to support the mental health and well-being of veterans, first responders, and their families. We connect these individuals with therapists experienced in their unique challenges and offer wellness programs and social opportunities to help them engage with their communities. Our initiatives strengthen family ties, build a supportive network, and benefit hundreds each year by fostering purpose and giving back. Donations and fundraising efforts like this are essential, enabling us to continue providing these vital services and expanding our impact within the community.
The Public Safety Challenge is a special event within the Shawn Silvera 5k dedicated to honoring all first responders, including Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS personnel, front-line medical staff, Corrections officers, Dispatch professionals, and Military members. This challenge brings these heroes together in a friendly competition, where teams compete for a coveted traveling trophy. Challenge Accepted!
How to Participate
You can form a Public Safety Challenge Team or join an existing one to be part of the excitement and camaraderie.
• A minimum of four runners is required to create a team.
• The team captain registers the team with a chosen team name.
• At least two team members must be current or former First Responders.
• The remaining two runners can be friends or family members recruited by the team.
• The best three finishing places from a team will determine the Challenge Champions, and at least two of these three must be First Responders whose place points are scored.
The Civilian 5k Challenge is a spirited race held in tandem with the Public Safety Challenge, inviting all runners who seek not only personal achievement but also the opportunity to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans and first responders. Whether running solo or as part of a team—of any size—participants join together in recognition of the courage and dedication shown by those who serve.
No service record is required; everyone is welcome to participate.
Participants may run solo or as part of a team of any size.
For teams, the top three finishers’ places will be counted to determine the Civilian Challenge Champions.
All runners in both the Civilian 5k Challenge and the Public Safety Challenge are eligible for special awards.
The day is designed to celebrate healthy competition and honor the enduring legacy of our heroes.
Donations:
Our first responders give so much every day. Help us give back! Proceeds from the run support The Invisible Wounds Project and the Police Explorers for youth considering a career in law enforcement. Consider making a $10 donation at registration—the cost of a fancy latte at Starbucks or a chicken quesadilla at Taco Bell. Your generosity makes a difference, and it feels good to give!
Become a Fundraiser! Sign up to become one of our fundraisers. It's the best way to contribute the most and comes with it's own set of awards!
Vendor Fair
We are pleased to invite vendors to participate. This event provides an excellent opportunity for businesses and organizations to promote their products and services while connecting with a large audience of first responders, veterans, and their friends and families.
Booth Space Details
Vendors will be offered booth space at no cost during the event. We encourage participating vendors to make the most of this opportunity to engage with attendees and showcase their offerings.
Donation Request
While there is no fee for booth space, we kindly request a donation of 15% or more from the profits made on race day. Your generous contribution will help support Invisible Wounds Project and its mission.
How to Secure Your Spot
Space for vendors is limited. To reserve your booth, please email Matt at [email protected]
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a sponsor, get involved, and help support our first responders! Companies and individuals looking to show their appreciation can contribute through sponsorships. We offer sponsorship levels to match your interest and involvement. For more details click "Become a Sponsor!" in the menu at the top of this page or email: [email protected]
The Invisible Wounds Project is proud to present the Ride Against Suicide, a 4-day 260 mile bicycle tour climbing over 10,000 feet elevation, taking place annually the last week of September. The RAS starts in Zumbrota, MN at the Gary Schroeder Jr Memorial (located the Zumbrota Police Department), travels through western Wisconsin, and back into Minnesota as we roll into the Concert for a Cause event!
The Invisible Wounds Project is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 2018, based in Forest Lake, MN. Our mission is to positively impact and enhance the lives of those who serve(d) by providing mental health resources. The IWP serves current and former Military, First Responders, Frontline Healthcare Workers, and their immediate families. www.iwproject.org 100% of funds raised directly go to Invisible Wounds Project to continue to provide these resources.
Our mission during the Ride Against Suicide:
Raise awareness for Veteran and First Responder suicide and the services available to those who IWP serves.
Normalize the conversation and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
Honor and remember those we have lost to suicide and line of duty deaths, remind those who are still struggling they are not alone, and stand with those families whose lives are forever changed.
If you would like to donate in memoriam or support the event monetarily, you can do so here. If you there is a specific cyclist or team you would like to sponsor, you can search for them here or on our Top Fundraisers list.
Please checkout the Founder and Coordinator of the RAS, Brandon, fundraising page to learn more about the origin and the "why" of this rewarding cycling tour.
This year's tour will take place September 23 to September 26, 2026. The tour is fully supported and escorted by first responders. $100.00 non-refundable fee is required upon registration and will be considered as part of your minimum fundraising requirement. Fundraising minimums deadline September 1, 2026.
Registration Options:
Includes cycling tour jersey, lodging, and breakfast/dinner.
Access to Support and Gear Vehicle
Fundraising Minimum $1,000.00.
Cyclists are responsible for their own transportation to Zumbrota, MN and from Forest Lake, MN.
Access to Support and Gear Vehicle
Fundraising Minimum $250.00.
IWP RAS T-Shirt
Cyclists are responsible for their own transportation to the start and from the end.
Access to Support and Gear Vehicle.
Fundraising Minimum $1,000.00 per team.
IWP RAS T-Shirt for Each Participant
Cyclists are responsible for their own transportation to the start, each rest stop, and from the end.
Participants are encouraged to create and personalize their fundraising page and share.
Daily route links via RidewithGPS (routes subject to change), Start and End times TBD:
Day 1: Zumbrota, MN to Hudson, WI 69.8 miles 3,188 ft elevation
Day 2: Hudson, WI to Menomonie, WI 49.5 miles 1,772 ft elevation
Day 3: Menomonie, WI to Chetek, WI 53.3 miles 2,291 ft elevation
Day 4: Chetek, WI to Forest Lake, MN 87 miles 2,962 ft elevation
Media Links:
KEYC Event Coverage 2024
KAAL Pre-Event Coverage 2025
KAAL Send-Off Coverage 2025
Join us for our 12 year Anniversary! - Saturday, October 10, 2026
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, Marathon Relay (Marathon course is a Boston Qualifier, USATF Certification: WI23001MAB)
ALL Participants registered by June 30, 2026, will receive a Gandy Dancer Beanie.
T-Shirts are guaranteed with registration by September 14, 2026
There is a 6-hour time limit on the full marathon. Please plan accordingly.