Promise 5K & Bensky's Race
Promise 5K & Bensky's Race is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Willmar, MN, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (70 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or pushing a stroller with coffee in hand, we'd love for you to be part of this special day as we raise funds and awareness for vulnerable children and families in Haiti.
📍 Robbins Island Regional Park | Willmar, MN
Enjoy a beautiful route through the park and around Willmar Lake, grab a slice of pie at the Pie-K, hear updates from Haiti, and browse Haitian-made artwork.
Not local? No problem! Sign up for our Virtual Promise 5K and complete your run or walk wherever you are.
Every registration helps support the work of Children of the Promise in Northern Haiti. 💙
The 5K race is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series of West Central Minnesota, and there will be official timing with results posted online at http://www.glcrsrun.com/ via Pickle Events.
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
61°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Willmar Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Willmar, MN
Population
21,136
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,126 ft
Nearest Airport
STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 56 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 91 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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70
Days to train
- Race
- Promise 5K & Bensky's Race
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Promise 5K & Bensky's Race
Oct 10, 2026