Run the River 5k Run/Walk
Run the River 5k Run/Walk is a running race on July 10, 2027 in River Falls, WI, with entry fees from $5 to $30.
- Date
- July 10, 2027 (352 days to go)
- Location
- Glen Park, River Falls, WI
- Price
- $5–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED AS OF FRIDAY 7/10 at 7:00PM.
If you have not registered and would like to, you can still sign up at the event tomorrow. Please arrive no later than 8:15 to sign your waiver, receive a bib, and provide payment.
Standard Registration Fees
5k Run/Walk $30
Kids Fun Run $5
T-Shirt Information: Registrations received after June 29 are not guaranteed a race t-shirt. Any remaining shirts will be distributed during packet pickup on a first-come, first-served basis, and sizes will be available while supplies last. If additional shirts are ordered, registrants will be notified with pickup details following the event.
Run the River 5k
Lace up your running shoes and support the conservation of western Wisconsin's treasured waterways at the Run the River 5k Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run, presented by the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (KRLT). This community event brings people together not only to celebrate healthy living and the outdoors, but to protect the future of the Kinnickinnic River watershed. All ages and abilities welcome! The 5k race is chip timed and awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each gender across seven age divisions.
Kids Fun Run
Our Kids Fun Run encourages the next generation of conservationists to get outside, stay active, and build a connection with nature. All Kids Fun Run participants receive a participation award in recognition of their efforts and enthusiasm.
Community & Conservation Celebration
After the race, stay and connect with fellow KRLT supporters, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about how KRLT is preserving critical habitat, improving water quality, and safeguarding public access throughout the watershed.
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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from River Falls, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About River Falls, WI
Population
16,349
as of 2023
City Elevation
891 ft
Nearest Airport
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 29 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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Coming Up
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Run the River 5k Run/Walk
Jul 10, 2027