13th Annual Thumbs Up 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike Event
Join us Saturday, September 19, 2026 for the 13th Annual Thumbs Up 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike Event!
Choose a scenic 5K or 10K (run, walk, or bike) on paved trails with beautiful views of the lake and conservation area. Kids can enjoy a fun, non-timed Youth Color Run. This family-friendly gathering celebrates mental health awareness, reduces stigma around mental illness, and honors those lost to suicide — all while building community through movement, remembrance, wellness vendors, and kid-friendly activities.
Come move forward together — one step, one conversation, one thumbs up at a time!
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Date and Time
Saturday Sep 16, 2034
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Saturday, September 19, 2026
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Event Location: Lake Orono Park – 18599 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330 Free parking is available at the Sherburne County Fairground Parking Lot: 18335 Joplin St NW, Elk River, MN 55330 Please try to carpool if you are able!
Fees/Admission
Adults: $45 Young Adults 13-18: $20 Children 3-12: $25 *Registration goes up $5 on 9/5/2026 *Must register by August 23, 2026, to be guaranteed a race participant t-shirt
Contact Information
Hannah Johnson
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