
From the Organizer
29th Annual Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run
On April 24, 1997, 12-year-old Kristin Burkholder died as a result of injuries suffered from a pedestrian-car accident while running for track practice in Esko. All proceeds from the Kristin Burkholder 5k are donated to scholarships for Esko students.
Race day check-in starts at 7:00am
Kids race starts at 8:00am
Registration not required
5k Starts at 8:30am
5k Awards Categories
Overall Male and Female
Top 2 Male and Female in the following age categories:
5-7
8-12
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Events
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
29th Annual Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run
Aug 8, 2026