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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
1500 Old Highway 8, New Brighton MN
5K
55–71°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
56–75°F
dry
2024
57–81°F
dry
2023
59–71°F
dry
2022
48–60°F
dry
2021
53–78°F
dry
2020
58–70°F
rain
2019
49–66°F
dry
2018
43–58°F
dry
2017
56–63°F
rain
2016
54–61°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: 2nd Annual Run Baby Run Family 5K Run/Walk
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: 1500 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN
- More Info: Run Baby Run Family 5K
About the Race
- Purpose: Help bring hope to 6,000 moms and babies facing crisis situations throughout Minnesota.
- Activities: Beautiful trails of Long Lake Regional Park, family-friendly activities including face painting and raffles.
- Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies for Adult and Youth categories.
- Participation: Open to everyone - run, walk, or join with family and friends.
Why We Run
- Support: Cradle of Hope provides rent assistance to help prevent evictions, ensuring families have stable homes.
- Care: Distributing baby shower baskets and educating on infant safe sleep.
- Safety: Providing portable cribs, sleep sacks, and crib sheets for safe sleeping environments for babies.
- Impact: Helping families raise their babies in a secure and nurturing environment.
Fundraising Goals
- Goal: Help Us Reach Our Goal: $20,000
- Become a Fundraiser: Invite family and friends to support Cradle of Hope and earn rewards.
- Rewards: Prizes are cumulative - you’ll earn every reward level you achieve!
- Registration: Register for "Become a Fundraiser" and set up your individual fundraising page.
Fundraising Rewards
- $50 Raised: Inspirational Running Socks (3)
- $100 Raised: 10,000mAH Power Bank
- $250 Raised: Owala 32 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle
- $500 Raised: Custom Running Jacket (with the Cradle of Hope Logo)
Call to Action
Register today and run, walk, or cheer on participants so every baby has a safe place to sleep and every family has hope for tomorrow. We can make a lasting difference - one step at a time.
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