Outlaw Run 5k/15k Run-Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: Outlaw Run 5k/15k Run-Walk
• Date: 2025-09-07
• Location: 201 E. 4th St., Northfield, MN
• More Info: Race Details

📜 Race History

• Previous Name: Formerly the DJJD 5K/15K managed by Northfield Shares.
• Historical Significance: Held on the Sunday of the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration weekend.
• Current Organizer: Northfield Historical Society became the new organizer in 2020.
• Improvements: The event is now bigger and better than ever!

⏰ Race Details

• 15K Format: Run only, starts at 8:00am.
• Starting Mats: The races use separate starting mats but end at the same location.
• Participation: Open for both competitive runners and leisurely walkers.
• Finish Line: Both races conclude in the same area for a unified finish experience.

📅 Significance of the Name

• Historical Event: On September 7, 1876, the James-Younger Gang robbed the First National Bank of Northfield.
• Local Impact: Two Northfield men lost their lives during the robbery.
• Town Resilience: The townspeople fought back against the gang, successfully driving them out.
• Legacy: The Outlaw Run commemorates those who pursued the gang, honoring the courage of the local men.