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: Beautiful Woodbury, MN
• Participants: Runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages and abilities
• Experience: Excitement, encouragement, and purpose
• Kids: Kids 12 and under run FREE in the 1 Mile event

Post-Race Festivities

• Food: Finish line food and refreshments
• Sponsor booths: Various demonstrations
• Entertainment: Music and entertainment from DJ Ray Mills
• Awards: Recognition and prizes

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.

Charity Partnership

• Partner: WithAll Organization
• Focus: Education, prevention resources, and recovery support
• Support: Net proceeds to WithAll after event costs
• Impact: Create a stronger, more supported future for young people

Race Details

Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
USATF Certified Courses. Gun AND Chip Timing used.

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 — Males: 5:30 min/mile or faster, Females: 7:30 min/mile or faster
• Community & Kid's Wave: 10:15 am Start (Walk or run, Kid's race)

The Brave Challenge

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

Run as a Team

Up the fun factor! Create your team today and run Live Brave together by visiting the “Teams” page of our website.

• Registration: Teams can be created during the registration process
• Team Prizes: $200 Visa Gift Card for the biggest and fastest team
• Eligibility: Only 5K Teams eligible for these awards
• Fun: Connect with friends, family, and colleagues

Race Rules and Guidelines

The course is open to the public, so please be kind to pedestrians. Strollers are allowed, but please keep your pets at home. Your bib must be visible at all times.

Post-Race Celebration

The post race celebration will start as soon as the first runner crosses the finish line. Runners will cross the finish line to music, food and your cheers! The awards ceremony will start at approximately 10:30 am or as soon as results are available.

Spectator Information

This is a great course for viewing your runners! Make signs and cheer them on right at Colby Lake Park by the pavilion building, along the west side of Woodbury Drive, Edgewater Park by the tennis courts, and along the east side of Colby Lake. See our course maps for more information.