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12th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike Event
September 20, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT
The Annual Thumbs Up 5K & 10K route sponsored by First Bank Elk River takes place in charming Elk River, Minnesota. The paved road course offers a 3.1 mile (5K) and a 6.2 mile (10K) run, walk, or bike race. Take in the beauty of the William H. Houlton Conservation area, the Lake Orono Dam, and breathtaking views along Lake Orono.
7:00 am – 8:30 am: Packet Pickup
9:00 am: Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speaker
9:45 am: Stretching by Luke Smith from SNAP Fitness
10:00 am: Races Begin
10:00 am – 5K & 10K Bike
10:05 am – 5K & 10K Run
10:10 am – 5K Walk
11:00 am: Youth Activities, Other Festivities, & Food Trucks
12:00 pm: Youth Fun Run
Ages 3-5: 1/2 K
Ages 6-8: 1K
Ages 9-12: 1 mile
Ages 6-8: 1K
Ages 9-12: 1 mile
1:00 pm: Youth Kindness Bingo
2:00 pm: End of event
Directions & Parking
Event Location: Lake Orono Park – 18599 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330
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!
For more info, visit: https://thumbsupformentalhealth.org/race-day/
