Foot Lake 4
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 301 Becker Ave, Willmar, MN
- Distance
- Foot Lake 4 Runners - 13 and over · Foot Lake 4 Runners - 12 and under · Walkers - all ages (No timing chip) & more
From the Organizer
Race Location:
CentraCare-Rice Memorial Hospital Ambulance Garage
Corner of Becker Ave and 2nd Street
Willmar, MN
It is a fun event for the whole family that takes place each year during Willmar Fests. The race is a four-mile, USATF-certified course that starts in downtown Willmar, winds along beautiful Foot Lake and the scenic trails of Robbins Island, then passes over the First Street bridge before returning to Rice Memorial Hospital. Runners will be timed using electronic chips included inside each race bib. Water stops are provided at two locations along the route, and splits are available at the one, two, and three-mile marks. Bleachers are set up near the finish line at 2nd Street and Becker Avenue for spectators, family and friends.
Gather your family and friends to join the race, people are invited to run or walk, create a group name and be in the running to be the largest group. Each group member of the largest group will receive a medal.
Virtual racing is an option again this year. There is an extra $5 charge to pay for shipping of the shirt.
Race Entry Includes:
- T-shirt
- Pancake Feed Ticket
- Water and snacks
- Opportunity for a free chair massage before the race
- A portion of total registration fees will go to the non-profit Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series
Race Day Schedule:
- 6:30-7:45 a.m. - Registration opens (CentraCare-Rice Memorial Hospital Ambulance Garage)
- 7:45 a.m. – Registration Closes
- 8:00 a.m. - Race Starts
- 9:30 a.m. -Awards (Estimated time)
Runner's Shirts:
Shirt sizes are ONLY guaranteed for registrations prior to midnight on June 9th.
Race day t-shirts are distributed on a “first come, first served” basis.
Divisions:
Men: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 84 and 85+
Women: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 84 and 85+
Results can be found at this link as soon as you cross the finish: www.pickleevents.com
Awards:
- Medals for the top female and top male - each will receive free race entry for the 2024 Foot Lake 4
- Medals for places 1-3 in each division
- Medals for each member of the Largest Group (ONLY applies to preregistered entries)
- Find results here....
- http://pickleevents.com/r/2026/footlake
PACKET PICK-UP
Race packets can be picked up at the CentraCare-Rice Memorial Hospital Ambulance Garage (Becker Avenue and 2nd Street) from 6:30am until 7:45am on race day. Please allow enough time to pick up your packet!
IMPORTANT
The course will be close to traffic for one hour. At 9:00 am the police will open the course to traffic (Litchfield Ave). If you are on the course after 9:00am you must use the crosswalks and obey the traffic signals. The finish line road will be closed to traffic until the end of the event (2nd St.). This should mostly pertain to walkers. Thank you for understanding.
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
81°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Willmar Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Willmar, MN
Population
21,136
as of 2023
Elevation
1,126 ft
Nearest Airport
STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 56 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 91 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Foot Lake 4?
- Foot Lake 4 is a running race held in Willmar, Minnesota on June 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Foot Lake 4?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Willmar, Minnesota at 301 Becker Ave, Willmar, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Foot Lake 4?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Foot Lake 4
Jun 27, 2026