Live Brave 5K and 1 Mile

Register Today!
Join us for the 6th Annual Live Brave 5K and 1 Mile Run — a high-energy community event benefiting youth eating disorder prevention and recovery programs.

Set in beautiful Woodbury, this event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages and abilities. Whether you're racing for a personal best or walking alongside friends, you’ll experience the excitement, encouragement, and purpose that make Live Brave so special.

After you cross the finish line, stick around for:

• Finish line food and refreshments

• Sponsor booths and demonstrations

• Music and entertainment from DJ Ray Mills

• Awards and prizes

• Kids 12 and under run FREE in the 1 Mile event — so gather the whole family for a morning of movement, connection, and fun!

 
Our Mission
Live Brave exists to bring our community together in support of youth mental health, with a specific focus on eating disorder prevention and recovery.

In 2026, we are proud to partner exclusively with the WithAll Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to providing critical education, prevention resources, and recovery support to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. We have been donating to WithAll since the race's inception in 2021.

Participants register and donate via the Live Brave Fund, part of the Woodbury Community Foundation. After covering the costs of producing the event, net proceeds are distributed to the WithAll Organization. 

When you register, you’re not just signing up for a race — you’re helping create a stronger, more supported future for young people in our community.

Let’s move with purpose. Let’s Live Brave.

Race Details
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
USATF Certified Courses. Gun AND Chip Timing used.

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. 

Live Brave 5K 
8:30 am Start
ARRIVE BY 7:45 AM 

Live Brave 1 Mile
10:00 am Start 
ARRIVE BY 9:15 AM 

Competitive Wave: 10:00 am Start 
Males: 5:30 min/mile or faster (predicted finish time)
Female: 7:30 min/mile or faster (predicted finish time)

Elite Athlete Comp Entry Application: Elite Open, Masters and Grandmasters can apply for a comp entry into Live Brave 1 Mile by filling out this application. Live Brave will take 10 male and 10 female athletes. Deadline for submissions is August 3rd. 

Community & Kid's Wave*: 10:15 am Start (Walk or run, Kid's race)
Kids 12 & under run free in the 1 mile event.

The Brave Challenge 
Participants run both the 5K and the 1 Mile. Report to start line with the 5K participants for 8:30 am start.

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Run as a Team
Up the fun factor! Create your team today and run Live Brave together! Teams are easy to create during the registration process or by visiting the “Teams” page of our website. Church, school, hobby, friends, family, work, sports - anything goes! Have a blast and your team could possibly win (see team prize information below).

Instructions: The first team member to register can create the team during the registration process with just a few clicks. Subsequent members simply choose the team from a drop down menu during registration. Easy!

Team* Prizes: Your 5K team could also win a $200 Visa Gift Card in one or both of these categories: 1) the biggest team (finishers counted only) or 2) the fastest team (top 5 times counted). 

*Only 5K Teams eligible for these awards.

Race Rules and Guidelines
The course is open to the public, so please be kind to pedestrians. Strollers are allowed, but please keep your pets at home. Your bib must be visible at all times.

Post-Race Celebration
The post race celebration will start as soon as the first runner crosses the finish line. Runners will cross the finish line to music, food and your cheers! The awards ceremony will start at approximately 10:30 am or as soon as results are available.

Spectator Information
This is a great course for viewing your runners! Make signs and cheer them on right at Colby Lake Park by the pavilion building, along the west side of Woodbury Drive, Edgewater Park by the tennis courts, and along the east side of Colby Lake. See our course maps for more information.