Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day
Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day is a running race on May 1, 2027 in Hastings, MN, with entry fees from $10 to $40.
- Date
- May 1, 2027 (282 days to go)
- Location
- 20 Ramsey Street, Hastings, MN
- Price
- $10–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby spirit at the Run for the Roses 5K Fun Run, a family-friendly, Derby-themed event supporting This Old Horse, Inc. The out-and-back course starts and ends at Levee Park and follows the scenic Mississippi Riverwalk in historic downtown Hastings.
This is an "official" chip-timed race with results posted on the Wayzata Results website.
Strava link is here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3349735461047006342
With live music, food trucks, Derby-themed activities, and runner specials at local bars and restaurants, it’s a full day of fun for the whole family — leashed dogs included.
Brooks Running Shoes will have a pop-up tent on site--try 'em, buy 'em!
Proceeds support lifelong care, retraining, and sanctuary for off-track Thoroughbreds, ensuring every racehorse has a safe and dignified life after the finish line.
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
63°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hastings Dam 2, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hastings, MN
Population
22,050
as of 2023
City Elevation
824 ft
Nearest Airport
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 21 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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282
Days to train
- Race
- Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day
- Date
- May 1, 2027
- Location
- 20 Ramsey Street, Hastings, MN
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From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
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Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day
May 1, 2027