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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
15186 96th St NE, Otsego MN
5K
22–36°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
23–30°F
rain
2024
16–26°F
dry
2023
18–35°F
dry
2022
35–51°F
dry
2021
15–32°F
dry
2020
27–39°F
dry
2019
29–35°F
rain
2018
14–21°F
dry
2017
24–46°F
dry
2016
20–39°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
22°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
5k - family friendly on Thanksgiving morning. Come out and enjoy some beautiful trails before sitting down to an excellent Turkey dinner at home. You may even see some Wild Turkeys in the process!
The run/walk will be held at Otsego Regional Park in Otsego, MN. The course is flat to slightly rolling and loops around next to the river and back through some wooded sections. It is a paved course and strollers are welcome, we just ask that you allow runners to pass and are careful maneuvering around other runners.
Bring non-perishable food items or winter clothing donation (gloves, mittens, hats, jackets) for kids or adults and we'll be filling a truck to donate to CAER! (Our local food shelf)
This race is hosted by our local high school nordic ski programs(Elk River, Rogers and Zimmerman) and helps to offset costs for our athletes that are not able to afford the expenses. We are a non-profit (501c3) and run on limited funding from the school district as budgets become tighter and tighter. We strive to provide ski equipment for any skier that is unable to purchase it for themselves and we supplement costs for training trips and competitions for those that need it. We also use the fundraiser to purchase uniforms and help outfit the team. This is our 14th year! We grew from a small friends/family event of just the team that first year, to 400 runners now. Thank you for joining us, thank you for supporting us, and thank you for continuing to spend your Thanksgiving morning with us!
Shirts are available on a first come first filled basis. Register by November 9th to guarantee your choice in size.
Packet pick up will be race morning starting at 7:00am.
5k Run/Walk starts at 8:00am
Kids 1.5k starts at 8:45am
Race day registration is available but shirts/giveaways may be limited or gone:
- 5k-13 and up: $40,
- 5k-12 and under: $30
- 1.5k Kids Run $10
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