Going Bananas Run - Twin Cities
- Date Sat 8th May 2027
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Spring Park, Minnesota
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to go bananas at the Going Bananas Run in the Twin Cities on Saturday, May 8th, 2027! This isn't your average 5K; it's a whimsical, roughly two-mile fun run where participants don banana suits and take over the streets in a hilarious parade of yellow. Whether you're a serious runner, a casual walker, or looking for a fun family outing, this event is all about having a great time while supporting a local cause.
Every registration includes your very own banana suit, access to the exciting Gorilla Challenge, and a chance to celebrate at the post-race festivities. Can you beat the Gorilla? With a two-minute head start, all bananas will dash for the finish line while the Gorilla gives chase, adding an extra layer of fun and competition! After crossing the finish line, stick around for delicious food, drinks, awards, and plenty of photo opportunities with fellow banana enthusiasts. So gather your friends, family, and coworkers to create your own banana squad and join us for a day of laughter, community spirit, and unforgettable memories in Spring Park, Hennepin. Don’t miss this unique and entertaining experience to support a great cause!
Every registration includes your very own banana suit, access to the exciting Gorilla Challenge, and a chance to celebrate at the post-race festivities. Can you beat the Gorilla? With a two-minute head start, all bananas will dash for the finish line while the Gorilla gives chase, adding an extra layer of fun and competition! After crossing the finish line, stick around for delicious food, drinks, awards, and plenty of photo opportunities with fellow banana enthusiasts. So gather your friends, family, and coworkers to create your own banana squad and join us for a day of laughter, community spirit, and unforgettable memories in Spring Park, Hennepin. Don’t miss this unique and entertaining experience to support a great cause!
Organiser's Description
GET READY TO GO BANANAS!
THIS ISNT YOUR NORMAL 5K. ACTUALLY, ITS NOT EVEN A 5K.
The Going Bananas Run is a roughly two-mile fun run where hundreds of people take over the streets dressed head to toe as bananas. Yes, bananas.
Run it. Walk it. Bring the kids. Get a group of friends together. Try to win the whole thing. We really dont care how you do it. The whole point is to have a ridiculously fun time while raising money for a great local cause.
YOUR BANANA SUIT IS INCLUDED
Every registration comes with your very own banana suit to wear during the run and take home afterward.
Youll also get entry into the Gorilla Challenge and access to the post-race celebration.
Well have serious runners at the front, walkers in the back, families, friend groups, coworkers, and plenty of people who signed up mostly because running through Streets dressed as a banana sounded too funny to pass up.
CAN YOU BEAT THE GORILLA?
Heres where things get interesting.
All of the bananas start first. Two minutes later, we release the Gorilla.
Then its a race to the finish.
Cross the finish line before the Gorilla catches you and youll earn the coveted I Beat the Gorilla finisher prize.
Get caught? No big deal. The Gorilla Challenge is completely optional and mostly exists to make the run more fun. It also helps us raise even more money for a local nonprofit, so the faster you run, the more good we can do.
STICK AROUND AFTER THE RUN
Crossing the finish line doesnt mean you have to head home.
Stick around for food and drinks, sponsor activities, awards, photos, and a few hundred people standing around Duluth in banana suits wondering how this became their Saturday.
The first Going Bananas Run brought more than 430 bananas to Duluth.
So grab your friends. Bring the family. Convince your coworkers. Build a banana squad.
Try to beat the Gorilla. Help us raise some money. Have a great time.
And if you need one more reason to sign up...
When else are you going to get the chance to run through Duluth dressed as a banana?
Want more fun? Join one of our other 2 locations to get the full Banana experience
TWIN CITIES - MAY 8TH | ROCHESTER - MAY 22ND | DULUTH - JUNE 5TH
THIS ISNT YOUR NORMAL 5K. ACTUALLY, ITS NOT EVEN A 5K.
The Going Bananas Run is a roughly two-mile fun run where hundreds of people take over the streets dressed head to toe as bananas. Yes, bananas.
Run it. Walk it. Bring the kids. Get a group of friends together. Try to win the whole thing. We really dont care how you do it. The whole point is to have a ridiculously fun time while raising money for a great local cause.
YOUR BANANA SUIT IS INCLUDED
Every registration comes with your very own banana suit to wear during the run and take home afterward.
Youll also get entry into the Gorilla Challenge and access to the post-race celebration.
Well have serious runners at the front, walkers in the back, families, friend groups, coworkers, and plenty of people who signed up mostly because running through Streets dressed as a banana sounded too funny to pass up.
CAN YOU BEAT THE GORILLA?
Heres where things get interesting.
All of the bananas start first. Two minutes later, we release the Gorilla.
Then its a race to the finish.
Cross the finish line before the Gorilla catches you and youll earn the coveted I Beat the Gorilla finisher prize.
Get caught? No big deal. The Gorilla Challenge is completely optional and mostly exists to make the run more fun. It also helps us raise even more money for a local nonprofit, so the faster you run, the more good we can do.
STICK AROUND AFTER THE RUN
Crossing the finish line doesnt mean you have to head home.
Stick around for food and drinks, sponsor activities, awards, photos, and a few hundred people standing around Duluth in banana suits wondering how this became their Saturday.
The first Going Bananas Run brought more than 430 bananas to Duluth.
So grab your friends. Bring the family. Convince your coworkers. Build a banana squad.
Try to beat the Gorilla. Help us raise some money. Have a great time.
And if you need one more reason to sign up...
When else are you going to get the chance to run through Duluth dressed as a banana?
Want more fun? Join one of our other 2 locations to get the full Banana experience
TWIN CITIES - MAY 8TH | ROCHESTER - MAY 22ND | DULUTH - JUNE 5TH
Races
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Going Bananas Run - Twin Cities
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Banana Suit (Must Wear)
Sat 8th May 2027 (10:00AM CDT)
$38.10
This event is open for all ages!
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4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, 55384, MN, United States
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