Course Details: 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.
T-shirt Selection: 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.
Post-Race Events: After the run, there will be children’s games and 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. Please feel free to stay and enjoy the day.
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.
🗓️ Registration
Pre-registration: Pre-registration closes July 10th at 11:59pm.
Race Day Registration: Race day registration from 7:00am to 8:00am.
⏰ Schedule
7:00AM: Race day registration begins
8:00AM: Start of races
Awards Ceremony: After races
🏅 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
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