Running With Ella

Event Overview

• Event Name: Running With Ella
• Date: August 29, 2026
• Location: Horace Austin Park (Municipal Pool Parking Lot), Austin, MN
• Race URL: Running With Ella

Race Highlights

• Unique Format: Not your typical 5k: no podium or timer.
• Community Spirit: Emphasis on joy, hope, and community.
• Inclusive Participation: Celebrate movement in all forms—running, walking, skipping, or dancing.
• Fun Atmosphere: Features dad jokes, high fives, and music.

Festival Connection

• Timing: Event concludes just as the Austin ArtWorks Festival begins.
• Join the Festival: Participants can kick off the Festival on Saturday morning.
• Community Celebration: Merges race enjoyment with local culture.
• Engagement: Opportunity to participate in a beloved annual gathering.

Charity Purpose

• Fundraising Goal: Support for the Riverland College Emergency Grant Scholarship.
• Impact: Aid students experiencing unforeseen financial burdens.
• Academic Support: Help maintain students' academic success and future goals.
• Community Commitment: Aiding local educational needs.

Organizational Mission

• Memorial Event: Organized by With Ella, Inc. in memory of Ella Page.
• Nonprofit Status: A registered 501(c)(3) focused on supporting college-aged women.
• Empowerment: Strives to nurture mental health and wellbeing.
• Community Building: Create a safe environment for young people to thrive.

Participation Options

• Distance: Includes both an in-person 5k and a virtual 5k option.
• Inclusivity: Virtual option for those unable to attend in-person.
• Celebrate Ella: Honor and champion her legacy through participation.
• Giving Back: Engage with the educational community while celebrating.