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Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
22nd Annual Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk
September 26, 2026 · 9 AM · Boom Island Park, Minneapolis
One route. Two neighborhoods. All heart.
One of Northeast Minneapolis's most beloved traditions is back for its 22nd year. The Historic Riverfront 5K takes you on a stunning loop along the Mississippi — through Nicollet Island, across the iconic Stone Arch Bridge, and back along the river to Boom Island. Fall foliage, city skyline, flowing water. It doesn't get more Minneapolis than this.
Why You'll Love It
🏅 Compete — Chip-timed with prizes for all age groups, courtesy of Mill City Running
🚶 Explore — Walk the most scenic 5K route in the city at your own pace
🌭 Celebrate — Kramarczuk's famous brats and coffee waiting at the finish line
👕 Rep it — Every participant gets exclusive 5K swag
More Than a Race
This is a community event with real impact. Every dollar raised supports civic and social programs run by the St. Anthony West and Sheridan Neighborhood Organizations — two of Minneapolis's oldest neighborhoods, right here on the banks of the Mississippi.
📅 September 26, 2026 · 9 AM 📍 Boom Island Park · 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis
[Register Now] · [See the Route] · [Volunteer]
Dogs, strollers, and all paces welcome.
Event details and schedule
Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk
Lace up, hit the river, and help us raise funds for our Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations! The Historic Riverfront 5K takes you on one of the most scenic routes in the Twin Cities — winding through historic Minneapolis along the Mississippi, across the iconic Stone Arch Bridge, with sweeping views of Downtown and St. Anthony Falls. Start and finish at Boom Island Park (724 Sibley St NE).
Late summer is peak season for this route. The tree canopy is popping, the river is gorgeous, and the cityscape doesn't hurt either. Come to race, come to stroll, come to show off your dog or push a stroller — everyone's welcome, every pace is valid.
After the finish line? Kramarczuk's brats, hot off the grill. You've earned it.
Top finishers (men's, women's, 65+, and 18 & under) take home prizes courtesy of Mill City Running — and every participant walks away with branded 5K swag.
Best of all, your entry fee goes toward social and civic programming run by the St. Anthony West and Sheridan Neighborhood Organizations — two of Minneapolis's oldest and most storied communities. Learn more at stawno.org & sheridanneighborhood.org.
The Details
Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Race Start
9:00 AM (check-in opens 7:30 AM)
Location
Boom Island Park — 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis
Registration
$40 in advance / $45 same-day
Early Bib Pickup
Friday, Sept. 25, 3–5 PM @ Mill City Running (411 E Hennepin Ave)
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🐕 Dogs & strollers welcome
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⏱️ Chip-timed for accuracy
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🅿️ Limited lot parking at Boom Island; street parking available nearby
[Register Today] · [Volunteer]
Questions? Reach out: St. Anthony West — [email protected] | Sheridan — [email protected]
See you on September 26th!
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***** ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL END AT 1PM Friday, July 31st. On-site registration will be available from 8am-8:45am on Saturday August 1st for this FREE event*******
Join SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) for our annual Walk/Run around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, MN on August 1, 2026. This event is not just about miles covered; it's about coming together as a community to support one another and raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
Whether you've personally struggled with suicidal ideation, lost a loved one to suicide, or simply want to show your support for those who have, this event is a powerful opportunity to connect with others who understand and empathize with your journey.
We are proud that with the generous partnership of our presenting sponsors TitleSmart and Executive Title, registration for this year's 5K/10K at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis is now FREE. Please spread the word with your networks and help us make this event an incredible success for the cause of suicide prevention! The first 500 registrants will receive a free T-shirt as a thank-you for your support.
The option to donate is available during registration, and all funds raised will be doubled by the Tosa Foundation!
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Together, we can make a difference. Join us at Lake Harriet for a day of unity, remembrance, and hope as we honor those we've lost, support those who are struggling, and work towards a future where no one feels alone in their battle against suicide.
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Distance: 9.1 km from MinneapolisMon, Aug 17, 2026 at 5:30 PMSee full details
Trail Kids Mountain Bike Programs are part of the Loppet Foundation’s Trail Kids year-round programming.
Trail Kids offers six-week mountain bike sessions for novice to advanced riders. Participants ages 7-13 will explore the paved & single-track trails in and around Theodore Wirth Park while gaining skills they can use for a lifetime! (for programming for 13 and older, check out LCW Juniors programs)! The focus of the mountain bike sessions is to develop skills, meet new friends, and have fun while building confidence riding single track trails.
Ability Level Guide: For those who have NO experience mountain biking on singletrack trails it is highly recommended that they take one of our Beginner Mountain Bike Clinics before joining the six-week evening sessions. When registering your child make sure to indicate their ability level as described in the Trail Kids MTB Skill Level Guide.
Ages: Ages 7 – 13, beginner to advanced abilities welcome; we split into different coaching groups based on ability, pacing, and age. We do not have programs for kids 6 years of age and under, so please do not register them until they turn seven years old.
Equipment Needed: All participants will need their own mountain bike, helmet, and water carrier (no bottle cage on handlebars - CamelBaks are a great option too!). Mountain bikes need to have both front and back wheel brakes on the handle bars (no peddle brakes). No kickstands are allowed. Tires must have tread and be wide enough to ride safely on mountain bike trails. For more on mountain bike equipment, view the Trail Kids MTB Equipment Guide.
*Please note that rental bikes are not available for our 6-Week offerings.
Swag: Trail Kids T-shirt and water bottle for all participants available at no additional cost. In an effort to reduce waste, TK Swag is now listed as an optional “add-on” during your registration. If you’d like your participant to receive this swag please ensure it is selected.
Friend Requests: For safety and equity reasons, Trail Kids does not offer friend requests as part of registration. The mass quantity of friend requests made it impossible to accommodate them all and greatly impacted safety and group dynamics. We would love to allow everyone to practice with their friends, but if we cannot accommodate all friend requests, we cannot offer them to everyone. We encourage riders to embrace the opportunity to form new friendships through our programs!
Weather Cancellations: While Trail Kids embraces the belief that the outdoors can be enjoyed in any weather, there are some weather circumstances, including high temperatures, thunderstorms, etc. that can create unsafe or wildly unpleasant experiences for our coaches and participants. We will occasionally cancel or shorten practices due to extreme weather. We make weather calls the day of, 90 minutes before the start of practice. We will contact you via email and/or Team App about adjustments to practices; please do not ask in advance. Assume practice is always running unless you have received an email or a Team App notification otherwise (be sure that you can receive Team App notifications and do not unsubscribe from RunSignUp). Due to the lack of adequate indoor space and additional programs utilizing it already, Trail Kids is unable to shift practices inside on days where we have inclement weather/AQI. In instances where practice is canceled due to inclement weather, we do not offer
refunds or make up practices.
Financial Assistance: To apply please fill out the Loppet Financial Assistance Application. We will follow up with you with instructions on how to register at a price that is manageable for your family. Applications for programs that start two weeks or less from the date of submission will not be approved. *Limitations apply, please see the application form for rules and restrictions. In most instances there will be a $500 financial assistance cap per person/per year.
Sibling Discount: For those families who have three or more kids in the Trail Kids offering we can provide a fifteen percent discount code. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Refund Policy: The Loppet will issue a full refund of the program fee minus the original processing fee up until 6 weeks before the program starts. Between 6 weeks and 4 weeks from the program start date, a 50% refund will be issued. Between 4 and 3 weeks from the program start date, a 25% refund will be issued. There are no refunds for any cancellations within less than 3 weeks of the start of a program. During the program, if your child has a medical issue that makes it impossible to participate, please contact the TK Admin team email at [email protected]. If the Loppet cancels a program, a full refund will be issued. For instructions on how to request a refund, click here.