2701 30th ST NE, Willmar MN
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Welcome to the 9th annual Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series!
The morning's events include:
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
- 5K Run/Walk: open to everyone
- Kids Fun Run: for kids 10 and under
- Bean Bag Tournament: for non-runners
NEW FOR 2026:
- Race T-shirts: Available for order online through July 18th
- Order Process: Go to menu and click "STORE" on computers or choose "STORE" from the dropdown menu on phones
- Limited Sales: Some sizes available at packet pick-up and on race day
- Reminder: T-shirts included with your 1/2M or 5K registration
Half Marathon:
- Course Length: 13.1 miles, included in the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series
- Finisher Awards: Points, medal, and gift for official finishers
- Cut Off: 3 hours; self-supported pedestrians after
- Eligibility: Overall and age group awards for all in-person participants
5K:
- Participants: Runners or walkers are welcome; strollers and wagons allowed
- No Pets: Pets are not allowed in the event
- T-shirts: Included with race packet if registered by July 18
- Start Time: 8:15 AM
Kids Fun Run:
- Eligibility: Kids 10 and under can participate
- Start Time: 9:00 AM, it's FREE!
- Completion Reward: Each participant receives a ribbon
- Registration: Optional, but encouraged for organization
Bean Bag Tournament:
- Participation: 2-person teams can register prior to August 1
- Entry Fee: $30 per team
- Tossing Begins: Around 8:15 AM; same-day registration is available
- Weather Contingency: Indoor location if weather is unfavorable
About Jared Anez:
Jared Anez was a father, husband, local agriculture business owner, school board chairman, and an active member of the Willmar community who passed away unexpectedly in March of 2017. Jared was passionate about education, family, faith, and a healthy, active lifestyle. These values are demonstrated daily by Jared's wife, Kami, and their 6 children, Sam, Savannah, Harley, Jonas, Sullivan and Lawson and we are grateful for everything they bring to the Willmar community. We are honoring Jared's legacy and the Anez Family's commitment to education and community with this race series.
Scholarships:
We are proud to celebrate Jared's legacy by funding scholarships from race proceeds for high school students pursuing post-secondary education in a STEM-related field. Last year, for the graduating class of 2025, the Jared Anez Memorial gave $11,000 to the Willmar High School and New London-Spicer High School Scholarship Programs! A total sum of $88,000 in scholarships has been given over the last eight years. We couldn't make this contribution to high school students each year without the donations from our community sponsors, donors, volunteers, and all of the participants who choose to run and toss with us! Thank you to all of you!
Event Details:
- Date: 2026-08-01
- Location: 2701 30th ST NE, Willmar, MN
- Registration Link: Jared Anez Memorial 5K
