Skate4Grant's Grief Challenge Run 2026

 Grief Challenge Run | Saturday August 8th, 2026, Seven Sisters Prairie | Ashby, MN | 8:00 AM

Last year, something quietly extraordinary happened along the gravel roads surrounding Seven Sisters Prairie, as a community showed up to run or walk in memory of the ones no longer with us. On Saturday, August 8th, we're doing it again: come run or walk with us, in person or in spirit, and submit a name and photo to honor along the course and on your bib. 🌾

Choose your route:

• 5K route: 1.5 miles along gravel roads with a few gentle hills, then return on the same trail to complete the 3.2 miles. Totally walkable, and walking is more than welcome!
• 5-mile route: a 1.2-mile stretch of level ground along Highway 78 with an up-close view of Lake Christina, followed by 4 miles of gravel roads with some rolling hills along the way. Every hill can be walked at your own pace.
• In-spirit routes: if you can't make the race, choose from a 5K or 5-mile route wherever you are and run or walk with us in-spirit; we'd still love to honor your loved ones and will share them along our route as a tribute (we'll be sure to share pictures with you!).

$25 registration includes a hat (register by August 1st to be entered to win a gift card).

🏁 Don't let the hills scare you! They're all easily walkable and part of the scenery. We promise crystal-clear signage, mile markers, and easy-to-follow routes mean you can focus on what actually matters: the experience.

We'd love to have you back. Or for the first time. Come remember, come heal, come make a difference.

None of us grieve alone.

Donations accepted! If you'd like to donate and share a photo of a loved one to include on the trail, you can do so by selecting the "Donate" tab at the top of the registration page. Under "In Support Of," select "Other" and enter the name of who you'd like to honor
We'll follow up by email for your photo, or you can send it directly to challengehillrace@gmail.com.