From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, June 27th to kickoff Melrose Riverfest with a professionally timed race! We'll be starting and ending at the Sauk River Park.
Registration:
Registration needed for the 5K Run/Walk. $30 fee from May 4th - June 12th (includes t-shirt & "support local" bag). $35 fee after June 12th (no t-shirt). Same day registration allowed (no t-shirt or "support local" bag).
The 1K Run/Walk will be free this year; starting at 8:30am. No prior registration needed (not timed, no t-shirt or "support local" bag). Please sign-up day of race at the registration table. (1K Run/Walk route does not leave the Sauk River Park).
Registration opens at 7:45am day of the race.
Prizes:
5K: The first place male and female will be awarded a $50 Scheels gift card. The first and second place male and female in each age category will receive a medal.
1K: The first and second place male and female will receive a medal.
Best Dressed (theme: Let Freedom Ring): the 2 best dressed runners will win $25 in Melrose Chamber Bucks!
Prizes will be awarded immediately following the placement of the winners in each age category; pick up when your name is called at registration.
Sponsors:
Thank you to our sponsors: Melrose Fitness, CentraCare Melrose, Freeport State Bank, Munson's Feed, Midwest Automatic Products & Central MN Realty
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melrose, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
3,608
as of 2023
Elevation
1,198 ft
Nearest Airport
STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 94 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
Grand Lake Stars and Strides 5k
23 miles away
Sauk Centre Sinclair Lewis Days Run
9 miles away
River Lake Days Run
19 miles away
Stearns County Fair Milk Run 5K
9 miles away
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Melrose Riverfest 5K/1K Run/Walk
Jun 27, 2026