SMBSC Running to a Sweet Beet 5K

Join Us in Our Efforts to Beat Cancer!

Held in conjunction with Renville Sugar Beet Days, this event incorporates a morning centered on hope, health, and stewardship. Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative is the sole sponsor of the event underwriting the cost of the run/walk thereby ensuring all registrations fees are donated to help in the fight against cancer. Since inception in 2010, we have raised and donated $79,918! All registration fees will be donated to Renville County Walk in the Park.

Event Overview

Running to a Sweet Beet 5K offers opportunities for all ages and abilities. It will take place rain or shine. The 5K is chip-timed.

Schedule of Events

• 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration
• 7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony
• 8:00 a.m. Race Start
• Immediately following the race - Closing Ceremony and Prizes

Registration Information

All participants registered before or on June 1 are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt and early bird pricing. After June 1, registration fees increase to the following:

• Age 4 and Under: Free
• Age 5-10: $20
• Age 11-18: $25
• Age 19+: $35
• Team of 5 or More: $25 per person

Race shirts are not guaranteed after June 1.

Day of Registration

Online registration closes at midnight on June 3. After that time, day of registration is available starting at 6:45 a.m. at the Renville Community Center. Only cash/check will be acceptable forms of payment the day of.

Age Divisions

The 2026 age divisions will be as follows for male and female:

• 10 & 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
• 85 & Over

Race Route

To view the race route, click here, select the event year from the Photo Albums drop down. View the "Race Route" album.