Mille Lacs Area Fun Run
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 40381 5th Avenue South, Isle, MN
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
From the Organizer
Mille Lacs Fun Run
Join us for the 22nd Annual Mille Lacs Fun Run!
5K walk/run, 10K run and 1 mile walk
(Similar route as last year)
Saturday, July 11th, 8:00am
Sponsored by Isle Fire Department Relief Association
40381 5th Avenue South
Isle, MN 56342
This is the 22nd annual Mille Lacs Fun Run! This event will take place rain or shine. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in each age category for the 5K and 10K. This is a timed event, except for 1 mile walk.
Directions to the race: Just 90 miles N. of the Twin Cities and only 50 miles from Brainerd or 60 miles from St. Cloud. If arriving from HWY 169, go East on Hwy 27 and follow until you reach Isle and turn right on 5th Avenue South. Watch for signs.
Registration fee is $25 per entry. With your registration, you will receive a T-Shirt. T-Shirts can’t be guaranteed for registration after June 22nd! We strongly suggest you register before this date to ensure a shirt. We will not order many extras. Water will be supplied along the route and after the race along with fruit, a cold washcloth and cookies.
Early registration is available on Friday, July 10th, from 6-7pm at the school’s old football field (5th Avenue South) located across from Isle Days festivities and on Saturday morning, July 11th, from 6:45-7:30am at the Isle Elementary parking lot located at 730 5th Avenue South, Isle, MN 56342. Participants will board buses at the elementary and taken to the starting point. Race starts at 8 am and will end at the Isle Fire Department located at 40381 5th Avenue South, Isle, MN 56342. Isle Fire Department is located across from Isle School District. Please park in designated parking area at the elementary school.
There will be a FREE Kids 1 mile Color Fun Run on Friday, July 10th starting at 6 pm, (t-shirt not included) at the school’s old football field located on 5th Avenue South.
Participants for the 1 mile walk can pre register by filling out the registration form and mailing payment and form to Isle Fire & Rescue, or register in person on Friday from 6-7 pm at the Old Football field across from the Isle Days festivities (5th Ave South) or the morning of at the Elementary School (730 5th Ave S). The 1 mile walk is not a timed event and no bib will be provided.
Email: millelacsfunrun@hotmail.com for any questions.
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
78°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Isle 12n, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Isle, MN
Elevation
1,261 ft
Nearest Airport
BRD
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 90 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- What is the Mille Lacs Area Fun Run?
- Mille Lacs Area Fun Run is a running race held in Isle, Minnesota on July 11, 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 Mille Lacs Area Fun Run?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Isle, Minnesota at 40381 5th Avenue South, Isle, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mille Lacs Area Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mille Lacs Area Fun Run
Jul 11, 2026