
From the Organizer
The Albertville Friendly City Days 5K is back and better than ever. New this year is a kids race before the 5k. Come celebrate Albertville Friendly City Days while supporting 2 great causes. All proceeds benefit the Chad Smith Run for Life and the STMA CC teams. Bring your kids to race around the Middle School West track. After that, the big kids get their chance to finish a 5k while sprinting down main street Albertville just before the start of the Albertville Friendly City Days parade! The streets will be lined with people to cheer you all the way to the finish line! Make sure to attend all of the Albertville Friendly City Days events, then join us to sweat it out at the 5K and kids run before relaxing and enjoying the day!
Thank you for your support!!
-Chad Smith Run for Life
-STMA High School Girls and Boys Cross Country
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elk Rvr, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
21,358
as of 2023
Elevation
960 ft
Nearest Airport
STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 33 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Albertville Friendly City Days 5k
Jun 14, 2026