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Saturday, May 22nd, 2027
City of North Mankato, North Mankato MN
5K
53–71°F · rain likely
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
49–62°F
rain
2025
44–64°F
dry
2024
53–70°F
dry
2023
57–79°F
dry
2022
40–56°F
dry
2021
65–83°F
dry
2020
57–68°F
dry
2019
49–64°F
rain
2018
50–77°F
dry
2017
40–67°F
rain
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About this race
Kato Fun Run 2027
Kato Fun Run is a brand-new, community-led 5K fun run and community celebration coming to North Mankato on Saturday, May 22, 2027!
Event Overview
- Participation: Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends and family, or just coming for the afterparty, you're welcome here.
- Community Focus: Kato Fun Run is all about bringing people together, creating joy, and supporting an incredibly important cause along the way.
- Fundraising Goal: Our goal for the inaugural year? Raise $5K for our first 5K!
- Beneficiary: This event benefits Greater Mankato Area United Way's youth mental health and suicide prevention initiatives, supporting kids throughout Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet, and Waseca counties.
More Than a 5K!
- Afterparty: Crossing the finish line doesn't mean the fun is over! We’re planning an afterparty of activities.
- Live Music: Enjoy live music from local band Dirty 930.
- Games & Inflatables: There will be games and inflatables for kids and adults.
- Community Engagement: Activities including bubbles, face painting, and community booths with local organizations.
Event Details
- Date: 📅 Saturday, May 22, 2027
- Location: 📍 North Mankato, Minnesota
- Updates: Our official 5K course, start/finish location, parking information, schedule, and additional race-day details are being finalized and will be announced closer to the event.
- Join Us: You don't have to be a runner to belong at Kato Fun Run. Come walk, volunteer, cheer somebody on, or explore activities.
Registration
- Early Bird: $30 through December 31, 2026
- Standard: $35 January 1–May 21, 2027
- Fashionably Late: $40 on race day
- Note: Race Roster processing fees apply.
Thank you so much for supporting the children in our area!
For more information and to register, visit: Kato Fun Run Registration.
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