13TH Annual
Thumbs Up 13th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Elk River, MN.
From the Organizer
The Annual Thumbs Up 5K & 10K, sponsored by First Bank Elk River, takes place in charming Elk River, Minnesota. The paved road course offers a run, walk, or bike race that takes in the beauty of the William H. Houlton Conservation Area, the Lake Orono Dam, and breathtaking views along Lake Orono.
This event brings the community together to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, while honoring those who have lost loved ones.
All participants receive entry into chosen race distance, access to pre and post race activities, a themed participant shirt, race bib, and meaningful finisher medal.
Weather
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
71°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elk Rvr, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
26,367
as of 2023
City Elevation
910 ft
Nearest Airport
STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 35 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Thumbs Up 13th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Bigtooth Sweet Tooth
2 miles away
2026 Hanover Harvest Festival 5K
11 miles away
St. Michael Daze and Knights 5k and Youth Color Daze Run
7 miles away
Cole’s Sunny Days Walk
2 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Elk River than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Thumbs Up 13th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike
Sep 19, 2026