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Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day

Date
May 1, 2027
Distance
5k Run · Couch Potato / Virtual Run · Kids Run
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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

5k Run10 AMRegister →
Couch Potato / Virtual Run10 AMRegister →
Kids Run9:45 AMRegister →

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, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:03 AMSunset 8:16 PMDaylight 14h 13m

Host City

About Hastings, MN

Population

22,050

as of 2023

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.

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Race
Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day
Date
May 1, 2027

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day?
Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day is a running race held in Hastings, Minnesota on May 1, 2027. 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 Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day?
Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Hastings, Minnesota at 20 Ramsey Street, Hastings, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day

May 1, 2027

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