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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
37 College Ave. S, Saint Joseph MN
5K
16–30°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
17–28°F
rain
2024
4–16°F
dry
2023
23–34°F
dry
2022
15–28°F
dry
2021
26–39°F
rain
2020
19–39°F
dry
2019
14–34°F
dry
2018
17–28°F
dry
2017
15–26°F
dry
2016
23–39°F
dry
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About this race
❄️ Event Overview
This year there's two great ways to enjoy the annual Snowflake Shuffle 5K!
🏃♂️ About the Race
- Course: Fast and fun certified course that meanders through St. Joseph, starting and finishing on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict.
- Virtual Option: If you’d rather, a virtual 5K that you can run wherever you are!
👕 Participation Perks
- T-Shirt: Snowflake Shuffle provides one of the coolest long-sleeved race t-shirts in central Minnesota to each finisher. (Technical T-shirts!)
- Shirt Pickup: If you’re running in person, you can pick up your shirt the day of the race.
- Virtual Finish: If you’re competing virtually, be sure to email Robin your time and a selfie after you finish! (See the link on the registration page.)
- Prizes: Once you register, you’re eligible for some pretty cool prizes, which will be drawn the day of the race!
🎉 Get Ready to Run
Throw on your best Christmas gear, have someone make some hot chocolate for the finish, and start running!
🏆 Awards
Prizes for the first overall men and women plus age group awards to: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
🔗 Registration
For more details and to register, visit the Snowflake Shuffle race page.
📅 Event Date
When: December 5, 2026
Where: 37 College Ave. S, Saint Joseph, MN
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