Foot Lake 4

Race Location:

• Venue: CentraCare-Rice Memorial Hospital Ambulance Garage
• Intersection: Corner of Becker Ave and 2nd Street
• City: Willmar, MN

Race Description:

It is a fun event for the whole family that takes place each year during Willmar Fests. The race is a four-mile, USATF-certified course that starts in downtown Willmar, winds along beautiful Foot Lake and the scenic trails of Robbins Island, then passes over the First Street bridge before returning to Rice Memorial Hospital. Runners will be timed using electronic chips included inside each race bib. Water stops are provided at two locations along the route, and splits are available at the one, two, and three-mile marks. Bleachers are set up near the finish line at 2nd Street and Becker Avenue for spectators, family, and friends.

Participation:

• Invite: Gather your family and friends to join the race. People are invited to run or walk, create a group name and be in the running to be the largest group.
• Medals: Each group member of the largest group will receive a medal.

Virtual Racing:

Virtual racing is an option again this year. There is an extra $5 charge to pay for shipping of the shirt.

Race Entry Includes:

• T-shirt: Included with registration
• Pancake Feed Ticket: Enjoy a post-race treat
• Water and Snacks: Provided during the race
• Free Chair Massage: Opportunity for a free chair massage before the race
• Donation: A portion of total registration fees will go to the non-profit Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series

Race Day Schedule:

• 6:30-7:45 a.m.: Registration opens (CentraCare-Rice Memorial Hospital Ambulance Garage)
• 7:45 a.m.: Registration Closes
• 8:00 a.m.: Race Starts
• 9:30 a.m.: Awards (Estimated time)

Runner's Shirts:

Shirt sizes are ONLY guaranteed for registrations prior to midnight on June 9th. Race day t-shirts are distributed on a “first come, first served” basis.

Divisions:

Men: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 84 and 85+

Women: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 84 and 85+

Results can be found at this link as soon as you cross the finish: www.pickleevents.com

Awards:

• Medals: Medals for the top female and top male - each will receive free race entry for the 2024 Foot Lake 4
• Division Medals: Medals for places 1-3 in each division
• Largest Group: Medals for each member of the Largest Group (ONLY applies to preregistered entries)
• Results Link: Find results here.... http://pickleevents.com/r/2026/footlake

Packet Pick-up:

Race packets can be picked up at the CentraCare-Rice Memorial Hospital Ambulance Garage (Becker Avenue and 2nd Street) from 6:30 am until 7:45 am on race day. Please allow enough time to pick up your packet!

Important Information:

The course will be close to traffic for one hour. At 9:00 am, the police will open the course to traffic (Litchfield Ave). If you are on the course after 9:00 am you must use the crosswalks and obey the traffic signals. The finish line road will be closed to traffic until the end of the event (2nd St.). This should mostly pertain to walkers. Thank you for understanding.

Event URL:

For more details, visit the race page: Foot Lake 4 Race