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Join us for the 27th Annual Maple Leaf Walk Run to help benefit the Y's Food Program.
Our tried and true events include a half marathon, 5 Mile and 5K that start and end in beautiful Riverside Park and run through part of the iconic Oktoberfest parade route. After the race, join us for a sweet treat.
Thank you for choosing the Maple Leaf Walk Run. We look forward to seeing you in September.
Start Times:
Half Marathon: 7:00am (THERE IS A 2 HOUR AND 45 MINUTE TIME CUTOFF DUE TO THE PARADE START!!)
5 Mile: 7:15am
5K: 7:30am
-The Y
Due to the start of the Oktoberfest Parade, there is a 2 hour and 45 minute cutoff for all races. The course will be pulled at 9:45am for the start of the parade. Thank you for your understanding of this unique situation.
Same day registration available--- Race Registration is from 7:30-8:15 am at the Lions Shelter park adjacent to the Gays Mills bridge (Across the street from Robb Park).
The 2 & 5 mile races are chip time on a classic Driftless area course. Located in the scenic rolling hills of western Wisconsin sits Apple Country – Gays Mills. Every year this small town hosts an epic event, Apple Fest, which includes a 1/4 mile kids run, a 2-mile Run/walk, and a 5-mile run along a beautiful wooded backroad heading out of town.
The Apple Fest Run/Walk course is an impressive challenge of hills with a few level areas to give you a break! With the Kickapoo on one side of you and fall colors all around, there is no end to the view as you run. You start and finish by the Dam in Gays Mills and as you are heading back to the finish line you can hear the crowd's cheers before you can even see them. It will give you just the rush and motivation you need to finish your race strong.
** Registration prices increase after 9/09/2026 and you are NOT guaranteed a T-shirt. **
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of Rochester, MN will be hosting its 13th Anniversary Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run:
When: Saturday September 26, 2026; 8:30 am Registration; 9:00 am Run starts; 9:05 am Walk starts
Where: Church of the Resurrection, 1600 11th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (For parking, please enter by the south entrance off 11th Avenue SE. Please avoid 16th Street SE.)
And/or please join us in fellowship: 9:00 -11:00 am Pancake Breakfast in Fr. Zenk Hall during and after the Walk/Run.
All donations raised by this event will be used towards the mission of St. Vincent de Paul: to provide support to those in need within the Rochester MN District Council area.
This is a family-oriented event for all ages and the course is mostly flat with one small incline near the finish line. There is a 5K course for runners/walkers and a 1 Mile course for both runners and walkers. Each race starts and ends at St. Patrick School and each event will be timed. Trophies will be awarded to the first-place finishers for the male and female runners in each race. Medals will be awarded to first-, second-, and third-place finishers in each age category for both male and female participants. The event is set to begin at 8 am on October 4, 2025. All funds raised will go towards the building fund for St. Patrick Grade School.
Packet Pickup
Race packet
The race packet will include your t-shirt, bib number (if you registered to run) and a few other items. Your registration form will be stapled to your packet.
Before race day
Thursday and Friday (Oct. 2-3) the race packets will be available for pick up at the St. Patrick School office (entrance C) between the hours of 8 am and 3:30 pm. The packets will be located on the tables outside the school office. The school address is 127 11th Ave North.
On race day
The pre-registered table will be open from 7:00 am to 7:50 am on Saturday for packet pickup. The pre-registered table will be located in the school lower parking lot (on 11th Ave) outside of the St. Patrick School Parish Center/Gymnasium. If it is raining, enter the Gymnasium.
Race Info
Register online or return the flyer to the St. Patrick School office or Parish Office. Register by September 15th for a guaranteed t-shirt!
Start time
Runners and Walkers will start at 8:00 am.
Jack's Jog is inspired by a sweet baby boy named Jack and his mom's desire to keep his memory alive. On January 27th, 2020, a routine 20 week ultrasound turned the world upside down for Jack's parents, Brad and Jamie. Expectations that their third baby was perfect and healthy turned into devastation and fear. Their baby was not perfect and healthy. There were several significant findings on the ultrasound indicating that their baby had a life-threatening condition and would need further evaluation.
Four days later, Brad and Jamie spent an entire day at a higher level of care where they met with several specialists, had more in-depth ultrasounds and lab work that would diagnose their baby's condition. Results of the tests would take several days but Brad and Jamie were warned that whatever the result was, it was fatal. Their baby would not survive.
Three days later, Brad and Jamie received a phone call with their baby's diagnosis-triploidy. He had an entire extra set of chromosomes. This was not compatible with life. As most babies with triploidy are miscarried in the first few weeks of pregnancy, doctors had no idea how long Brad and Jamie's baby would survive. There was no way to predict whether he would make it to full term, if he would be born alive, and if so, how long he would live after birth.
On May 11, 2020, at a routine appointment, they heard the words they feared but expected: "there's no heartbeat." Jack was 36 weeks along. Jack was born still on May 12, 2020 at 6:46pm. Jack's parents and two older brothers spent as much time as they could with him and created many memories that they will cherish forever. Since Jack was born, it's been Jamie's mission to ensure that the world knows about her sweet baby boy that never got to come home. His little life matters and even though he is not here, he still has a purpose in this world.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Jack's Jog is a 5k run/walk that will take place at Myrick Park with the intent of honoring and remembering all the babies who were taken from their families too soon. It will be a place for parents, families and friends to find support and a safe place to talk about their babies and share their stories. Jamie wants people to feel comfortable to say their baby's name and know they are not alone in their grief. All of the funds raised at this event will be donated to local hospitals for their pregnancy and infant loss bereavement programs to continue to support families navigating the journey of losing their baby.
For detailed information, course maps, and schedules, click here: Storm the Day.
Run the Great River National Scenic Byway of northeast Iowa. Taking a detour onto Red Oak Road, participants will be able to see the majestic Mississippi River! This event takes place during Iowa's peak leaf season. Come see why this event is one of the most scenic half marathons you'll ever do!
Run the Rochester Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct. 19th. At the finish line, you'll be greeted with hot apple cider, caramel apples and your finisher mug.
Use #HotCiderHustle to share your photos!
Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website MNruns.com.