Pillsbury Push
Pillsbury Push is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Kerkhoven, MN, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Location
- 301 6th St, Kerkhoven, MN
- Price
- $30–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
About This Event
The 5k course is on flat, paved roads in Kerkhoven, Minnesota. The 10k course is mostly paved roads with about 1.5 miles of mowed grass on the golf course. There is also a short distance of gravel road. Water stops every couple of miles.
This year, we are providing the choice of getting a T-shirt. Participants can choose to receive a T-shirt for an extra $5.00 charge. Registration costs are further reduced if you sign up during one of the promotional days.
During registration, in the "Giveaway" section of registration, you will either choose your T-shirt size, or you can select "I don't want a T-shirt" option..
Only the 10K Race is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series.
After the run, there will be children’s games and a children’s tractor pull, a flea market, firemen’s feed, kiddie rides, swimming and a parade, all part of the annual Kerkhoven Town and Country Days. Please feel free to stay and enjoy the day.
Registration
Pre-registration closes July 22th at 11:59pm. Race day registration from 7:00am to 7:45am.
Schedule
7:00AM - Race Day Registration Begins
7:45AM- Race Day Registration Closes
8:00AM - start of races
Awards ceremony after races
Proceeds from this race go to the Kerkhoven Park and Recreation Department.
Registrants are guaranteed a shirt if registered by 7-10-26.
Awards
DIVISIONS
Men 5k and 10k: 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 plus
Women 5k and 10k: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 plus
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
95°
Low
70°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
6%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Kerkhoven, MN
City Elevation
1,099 ft
Nearest Airport
STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 65 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 105 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Pillsbury Push
Jul 25, 2026