Chatty 5k
Chatty 5k is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Owatonna, MN, with an entry fee of $27.36.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (21 days to go)
- Location
- 1455 SE 18th St, Owatonna, MN
- Price
- $27.36
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This is the 4th annual Chatty 5k race/walk named after Dave Chatelaine in recognition and celebration of his amazing 35 year coaching career! All proceeds from this event will go towards helping the Owatonna girls and boys cross-country teams for the upcoming season. All participants will receive a custom t-shirt with online registration before August 1st! Afterwards, join in on all of the fun and festivities that the Steele Country Fair has to offer just down the road!
There will be a kids fun run that is a quarter mile long (.25) right before the 5k begins. This is a free event and all participants will receive a ribbon when finishing!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Owatonna, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Owatonna, MN
City Elevation
1,197 ft
Nearest Airport
RST
Rochester International Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 55 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Chatty 5k
Aug 22, 2026