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11th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike
September 21, 2024 @ 7:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT
We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, September 21st!
Thank you to our Title Sponsor, First Bank Elk River, for supporting our 11th Annual Event!
The Thumbs Up 5K & 10K run, walk, and bike event began in October 2014 after several community members lost a loved one to suicide. The event hopes to support those families who have lost a loved one to suicide and to get the conversation started about mental health, with the hopes that it would allow a safe space for others to seek help.
Regardless of how you choose to be involved, we are honored to welcome all new and returning participants to join together as a community in support and memory of our loved ones.
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
- 4:00 – 7:00 pm: Early T-shirt & Packet Pickup – Lupulin Brewing Company
- Address: 570 Humboldt Drive, Suite 107, Big Lake, MN 55309
- Pick up your race materials, purchase Thumbs Up merch, & enjoy a BOGO beverage courtesy of Lupulin!
Friday, September 20th, 2024
- 4:00 – 7:00 pm: Early T-shirt & Packet Pickup – Lake Orono Park
- Address: 18599 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330
- Chalk Party! Help us Chalk the Walk with positive messages & remembrance of our loved ones! (chalk provided)
- Make a full evening of it and enjoy dinner with Top It food truck!
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
- 7:00 am – 8:30 am: Pre-Registered Packet Pickup & Same-Day Registration
- 9:00 am: Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speaker
- 9:45 am: Stretching by Luke Smith from SNAP Fitness
- 10:15 am: Races Begin
- 10:15 am – 5K & 10K Bike
- 10:20 am – 5K & 10K Run
- 10:30 am – 5K Walk
- 11:00 am: Kids Activities, Other Festivities, & Food Trucks
- 12:00 pm: Remembrance Ceremony
- 12:30 pm: Kids Kindness Bingo
- 2:00 pm: End of event
Directions & Parking Information
- Event Location: Lake Orono Park – 18599 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330
- Please plan on parking at the Sherburne County Fairground Parking Lot: 18335 Joplin St NW, Elk River, MN 55330
- Parking is free/no-charge
- Please try to carpool if you are able!
Kids Activities
- Obstacle Course (ages 3-12) – Children age 2 & under are free
- Bounce Houses (separate for preschool ages)
- Art Lab Rx
- Crazy Hair
- Face Painting
- Kindness Rocks by Plaisted Companies
- Mindfulness by Ms. Liz
- Balloon Animals by Son-Light Balloon Entertainment
- Playground area
- Splash Pad (weather dependent)
- Skate Park
Food Trucks & Beverages
- Food Trucks Available On-Site: Batter Up, Mama’s Taco Truck, Adventure Bowls, & D&D Goodies
- Complimentary coffee from Dunn Brothers Elk River
- Water Stations along the route presented by LIFT PT, the U14 & U15 Girls Softball Team, & Target Corporation
Activities & More Info
- Register by September 1st, 2024 to be guaranteed a participant t-shirt with your registration fee
- Bring a photo of your loved one for the Memory Tree
- Grief Support & Bereavement Memorial Area
- Mental Health & Wellness Vendors On-Site
- Veteran Memorial Area sponsored by Hannay Electric 🇺🇸
- Dress for the weather
- Friendly dogs are welcome at the event. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pets.
