Live Brave 5K and 1 Mile

Register Today!

Join us for the 6th Annual Live Brave 5K and 1 Mile Run — a high-energy community event benefiting youth eating disorder prevention and recovery programs.

Event Overview

• Location: Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
• Date: Saturday, August 8th, 2026
• Participation: Open to runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages and abilities.
• Purpose: Experience excitement, encouragement, and connection in a meaningful setting.

Post-Race Activities

• Food: Finish line food and refreshments
• Sponsors: Sponsor booths and demonstrations
• Entertainment: Music and entertainment from DJ Ray Mills
• Awards: Awards and prizes
• Kids: Kids 12 and under run FREE in the 1 Mile event.

Our Mission

Live Brave exists to bring our community together in support of youth mental health, with a specific focus on eating disorder prevention and recovery.

Partner Organization

In 2026, we are proud to partner exclusively with the WithAll Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to providing critical education, prevention resources, and recovery support to individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

Registration Details

• How to Register: Participants register and donate via the Live Brave Fund, part of the Woodbury Community Foundation.
• Funding: Net proceeds are distributed to the WithAll Organization after covering the event costs.
• Impact: Help create a stronger, more supported future for young people in our community.

Race Schedule

• Live Brave 5K: 8:30 am Start (ARRIVE BY 7:45 AM)
• Live Brave 1 Mile: 10:00 am Start (ARRIVE BY 9:15 AM)
• Competitive Wave: 10:00 am Start for males (5:30 min/mile or faster) and females (7:30 min/mile or faster)

Elite Athlete Application

Elite Athlete Comp Entry Application: Apply for a comp entry into Live Brave 1 Mile. Deadline for submissions is August 3rd.

Community & Kid's Wave

• Start Time: 10:15 am Start (Walk or run, Kid's race)
• Free Participation: Kids 12 & under run free in the 1 mile event.

The Brave Challenge

Participants run both the 5K and the 1 Mile. Report to start line with the 5K participants for the 8:30 am start.

Run as a Team

Create your team today and run Live Brave together! Teams can be formed during registration or by visiting the “Teams” page of our website.

• Team Registration: The first team member can create the team during registration.
• Team Prizes: $200 Visa Gift Card for the biggest or fastest team.

Race Rules and Guidelines

The course is open to the public: please be kind to pedestrians. Strollers are allowed, but pets are not permitted. Your bib must be visible at all times.

Post-Race Celebration

The celebration will start as soon as the first runner crosses the finish line. The awards ceremony will commence at approximately 10:30 am.

Spectator Information

This course is great for viewing your runners! Spectators are encouraged to cheer from multiple locations, such as Colby Lake Park by the pavilion building and Edgewater Park by the tennis courts. See our course maps for more information.

Learn More

For more details and registration, visit the live race page: Live Brave 5K.