29th Annual Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run

Event Overview

29th Annual Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run

Event Background

• Date: 2026-08-08
• Location: 62 Canosia Rd, Esko, MN
• Purpose: All proceeds from the Kristin Burkholder 5k are donated to scholarships for Esko students.
• History: On April 24, 1997, 12-year-old Kristin Burkholder died as a result of injuries suffered from a pedestrian-car accident while running for track practice in Esko.

Schedule

• Check-in: Race day check-in starts at 7:00am
• Kids Race: Starts at 8:00am, registration not required
• 5k Start: 5k Starts at 8:30am

Awards

• Overall Awards: Overall Male and Female
• Age Categories: Top 2 Male and Female in the following age categories:
• 5-7
• 8-12
• 13-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70+

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run