When

Saturday, July 25th, 2026

Where

301 6th St, Kerkhoven MN

Distances

5K · 10K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

64–82°F

dry

2024

60–81°F

dry

2023

68–91°F

rain

2022

56–76°F

dry

2021

62–90°F

dry

2020

76–87°F

dry

2019

66–79°F

dry

2018

63–75°F

rain

2017

68–90°F

rain

2016

63–84°F

dry

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About this race

About This Event

  • Course: The 5k course is on flat, paved roads in Kerkhoven, Minnesota. The 10k course is mostly paved roads with about 1.5 miles of mowed grass on the golf course. There is also a short distance of gravel road.
  • Water Stops: Water stops every couple of miles.
  • T-shirt Option: This year, we are providing the choice of getting a T-shirt. Participants can choose to receive a T-shirt for an extra $5.00 charge. Registration costs are further reduced if you sign up during one of the promotional days.
  • Registration T-shirt: During registration, in the "Giveaway" section of registration, you will either choose your T-shirt size, or you can select "I don't want a T-shirt" option.

Event Details

  • Championship Series: Only the 10K Race is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series.
  • Post-Race Activities: After the run, there will be children’s games, a children’s tractor pull, a flea market, firemen’s feed, kiddie rides, swimming, and a parade, all part of the annual Kerkhoven Town and Country Days.
  • Enjoy the Day: Please feel free to stay and enjoy the day.

Registration

  • Pre-registration: Pre-registration closes July 22th at 11:59pm.
  • Race Day Registration: Race day registration from 7:00am to 7:45am.

Schedule

  • 7:00AM: Race Day Registration Begins
  • 7:45AM: Race Day Registration Closes
  • 8:00AM: Start of Races
  • Post-Race: Awards ceremony after races

Proceeds and Guarantee

  • Proceeds: Proceeds from this race go to the Kerkhoven Park and Recreation Department.
  • Shirt Guarantee: Registrants are guaranteed a shirt if registered by 7-10-26.

Awards

  • Divisions Men: 5k and 10k: 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 plus.
  • Divisions Women: 5k and 10k: 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 plus.

Event Link

For more information, visit the official race page: Pillsbury Push.

Course map

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