
From the Organizer
Come join us at our Annual Circle of Life Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Fun Run! Our Annual Fundraiser will be held again this year on June 27th, 2026. Come and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Lake Pepin River Valley. Our course is measured and timed and is great for runners of all ages.
We will have safety protocols in place to help protect our runners and volunteers. Feel free to come out and we'll help everyone to stay safe and healthy.
Thanks again and we will see you soon!. Stay safe and healthy everyone.
Notes: Online Registration ends midnight on June 24th. You can sign up to race on Friday night or Saturday morning prior to the race at Underwood Park but will be Cash or Check only.
There will be a Race Registration table open on Friday, June 26th from 5-7:00 p.m. You can pick up your information if you are preregistered or want to register for the race on Saturday morning. The cost will be $45 for the 5K, $50 for the 10K, and $55 for the Half-Marathon ( 12 & over) and $15 for kids (Note: Cash or Check Only). The registration table opens at 6:00 AM on Saturday.
The 1/2 Marathon race starts at 7:00 AM
The 5K and 10K run starts at 7:30 AM
A Free Kids "Fun Run" will start at 8 AM just behind the registration area.
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Theilman 1ssw, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
699 ft
Nearest Airport
RST
Rochester International Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 56 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Lake City Rotary Circle of Life Run
Jun 27, 2026