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SUMMARY:12th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike Event
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n7:00 am – 8:30 am: Packet Pickup\n9:00 am: Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speaker\n9:45 am: Stretching by Luke Smith from SNAP Fitness\n10:00 am: Races Begin\n10:00 am – 5K & 10K Bike\n10:05 am – 5K & 10K Run\n10:10 am – 5K Walk\n11:00 am: Youth Activities\, Other Festivities\, & Food Trucks\n12:00 pm: Youth Fun Run\nAges 3-5: 1/2 KAges 6-8: 1KAges 9-12: 1 mile\n1:00 pm: Youth Kindness Bingo\n2:00 pm: End of event\n\nDirections & ParkingEvent Location: Lake Orono Park – 18599 Gary Street\, Elk River\, MN 55330\nPlease plan on parking at the Sherburne County Fairground Parking Lot: 18335 Joplin St NW\, Elk River\, MN 55330\nParking is free/no-charge. Please try to carpool if you are able!\n\nFor more info\, visit: https://thumbsupformentalhealth.org/race-day/
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LOCATION:Orono Park\, 18599 Gary Street\, Elk River\, MN\, 55330
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Chalk the Walk + Remembrance Ceremony with Kat Perkins
DESCRIPTION: EARLY PACKET PICKUP + CHALK PARTY \nPLUS a Performance by Kat Perkins during our Remembrance Ceremony (Season 6 of The Voice!)\n Friday\, September 19th\, 2025 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lake Orono Park18599 Gary Street\, Elk River\, MN 55330\n\n Your message matters. Whether it’s a note of hope\, a name to honor\, or a reminder to keep moving forward—come write it in chalk and let it shine. \nJoin us for a meaningful and fun evening as we gear up for Race Day!\n\n Pick up your race bib\, shirt\, and materials Chalk the Walk with positive messages and heartfelt tributes to loved ones we run for and remember (chalk provided!) Performance by Kat Perkins! (Season 6 The Voice!) Memorial Paper Boat Launch Ceremony Enjoy dinner from the Top It food truck—come hungry!\n\nThis is more than packet pickup—it’s a chance to connect with our community and kick off the weekend with purpose. Bring your family\, invite your friends\, and let’s fill the park with encouragement\, love\, and strength.\n Let’s keep moving forward—together.\n#ThumbsUpRace #ChalkTheWalk #KeepMovingForward #ElkRiverEvents #MentalHealthAwareness #memorial #boatlaunch #paperboat #KatPerkins #TheVoice #letsgo
URL:https://thumbsupformentalhealth.org/event/chalk-the-walk-remembrance-ceremony-with-kat-perkins/
LOCATION:Orono Park\, 18599 Gary Street\, Elk River\, MN\, 55330
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:11th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike
DESCRIPTION:We can’t wait to see you on Saturday\, September 21st!\nThank you to our Title Sponsor\, First Bank Elk River\, for supporting our 11th Annual Event! \nThe 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. \nRegardless 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. \nRegister here! \nThursday\, September 19th\, 2024\n\n4:00 – 7:00 pm: Early T-shirt & Packet Pickup – Lupulin Brewing Company\nAddress: 570 Humboldt Drive\, Suite 107\, Big Lake\, MN 55309\nPick up your race materials\, purchase Thumbs Up merch\, & enjoy a BOGO beverage courtesy of Lupulin!\n\nFriday\, September 20th\, 2024\n\n4:00 – 7:00 pm: Early T-shirt & Packet Pickup – Lake Orono Park\nAddress: 18599 Gary Street\, Elk River\, MN 55330\nChalk Party! Help us Chalk the Walk with positive messages & remembrance of our loved ones! (chalk provided)\nMake a full evening of it and enjoy dinner with Top It food truck!\n\nSaturday\, September 21st\, 2024\n\n7:00 am – 8:30 am: Pre-Registered Packet Pickup & Same-Day Registration\n9:00 am: Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speaker\n9:45 am: Stretching by Luke Smith from SNAP Fitness\n10:15 am: Races Begin\n\n10:15 am – 5K & 10K Bike\n10:20 am – 5K & 10K Run\n10:30 am – 5K Walk\n\n\n11:00 am: Kids Activities\, Other Festivities\, & Food Trucks\n12:00 pm: Remembrance Ceremony\n12:30 pm: Kids Kindness Bingo\n2:00 pm: End of event\n\nDirections & Parking Information\n\nEvent Location: Lake Orono Park – 18599 Gary Street\, Elk River\, MN 55330\nPlease plan on parking at the Sherburne County Fairground Parking Lot: 18335 Joplin St NW\, Elk River\, MN 55330\nParking is free/no-charge\nPlease try to carpool if you are able!\n\nKids Activities\n\nObstacle Course (ages 3-12) – Children age 2 & under are free\nBounce Houses (separate for preschool ages)\nArt Lab Rx\nCrazy Hair\nFace Painting\nKindness Rocks by Plaisted Companies\nMindfulness by Ms. Liz\nBalloon Animals by Son-Light Balloon Entertainment\nPlayground area\nSplash Pad (weather dependent)\nSkate Park\n\nFood Trucks & Beverages\n\nFood Trucks Available On-Site: Batter Up\, Mama’s Taco Truck\, Adventure Bowls\, & D&D Goodies\nComplimentary coffee from Dunn Brothers Elk River\nWater Stations along the route presented by LIFT PT\, the U14 & U15 Girls Softball Team\, & Target Corporation\n\nActivities & More Info\n\nRegister by September 1st\, 2024 to be guaranteed a participant t-shirt with your registration fee\nBring a photo of your loved one for the Memory Tree\nGrief Support & Bereavement Memorial Area\nMental Health & Wellness Vendors On-Site\nVeteran Memorial Area sponsored by Hannay Electric 🇺🇸\nDress for the weather\nFriendly dogs are welcome at the event. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pets.
URL:https://thumbsupformentalhealth.org/event/11th-annual-5k-10k-run-walk-bike/
LOCATION:Orono Park\, 18599 Gary Street\, Elk River\, MN\, 55330
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SUMMARY:Early Packet Pickup & Chalk the Walk!
DESCRIPTION:Chalk Party! Pick up your race materials\, enjoy dinner with Top It food truck\, and help us Chalk the Walk with positive messages and remembrance of our loved ones. NEW 2024 Thumbs Up merch will be available to be purchased in advance of the race! \nFriday\, September 20th\, 2024\n4:00-7:00 pm: Early T-shirt & Packet Pickup \nLocation: Orono Park Pavilion \nAddress: 18599 Gary St.\, Elk River\, MN 55330
URL:https://thumbsupformentalhealth.org/event/early-packet-pickup-chalk-the-walk/
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