Promise 5K & Bensky's Race
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 8:45AM CDT
- Location Willmar, Minnesota
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 7th Annual Promise 5K & Bensky's Race on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Robbins Island Regional Park in Willmar, Kandiyohi! This exciting event not only offers a beautiful 5K race along scenic walking trails around Willmar Lake but also serves a noble purpose—raising funds and awareness for Children of the Promise in Northern Haiti. Participants can enjoy the great outdoors while indulging in a slice of pie at the Pie-K, learning about ongoing initiatives in Haiti, and exploring unique Haitian-made artwork.
The Promise 5K is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series, featuring official timing and results available online through Pickle Events. Not in the Willmar area? No worries! You can participate in the Promise 5K Virtual Run/Walk from your neighborhood, local park, or even on a treadmill. Come out and make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!
The Promise 5K is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series, featuring official timing and results available online through Pickle Events. Not in the Willmar area? No worries! You can participate in the Promise 5K Virtual Run/Walk from your neighborhood, local park, or even on a treadmill. Come out and make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
The Promise 5K is an annual event held in effort to raise funds and awareness for the work of Children of the Promise in Northern Haiti. This year, the 7th Annual Promise 5K will be held at Robbins Island Park IN WILLMAR, MINNESOTA!
WILLMAR, MN LOCATION: ROBBINS ISLAND REGIONAL PARK
The route follows beautiful walking trails through the park and around Willmar Lake. In addition to the great outdoors, enjoy a slice of pie at the Pie-K, stick around to hear more about what's happening in Haiti, and browse Haitian-made artwork. The 5K race is part of the GLACIAL LAKES CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNING SERIES OF WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA, and there will be official timing with results posted online at http://www.glcrsrun.com/ via Pickle Events.
NOT LOCAL TO THE WILLMAR AREA? NO PROBLEM! There is also the Promise 5K Virtual Run/Walk, which can be completed in your own neighborhood, at a local park, or even the treadmill.
_This event is a fundraiser for Children of the Promise._
WILLMAR, MN LOCATION: ROBBINS ISLAND REGIONAL PARK
The route follows beautiful walking trails through the park and around Willmar Lake. In addition to the great outdoors, enjoy a slice of pie at the Pie-K, stick around to hear more about what's happening in Haiti, and browse Haitian-made artwork. The 5K race is part of the GLACIAL LAKES CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNING SERIES OF WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA, and there will be official timing with results posted online at http://www.glcrsrun.com/ via Pickle Events.
NOT LOCAL TO THE WILLMAR AREA? NO PROBLEM! There is also the Promise 5K Virtual Run/Walk, which can be completed in your own neighborhood, at a local park, or even the treadmill.
_This event is a fundraiser for Children of the Promise._
Races
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Bensky's Race: Kids Fun Run (WILLMAR, MN)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:45AM CDT)
Free
The Kids Fun Run will be held prior to the Promise 5K at Robbins Island Regional Park. This Kids Fun Run is named in honor of a boy named Bensky. Bensky lived much of his life at COTP, and during that time, he found his purpose. Even though he couldnt walk, he lived a life of motion and impact. Bensky tragically passed away in 2021, and his life left a mark on many! -
Promise 5K Run/Walk (WILLMAR, MN)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.10
This is an officially timed race and is a part of the Glacial Lakes Running Series. The race will be held at Robbins Island Regional Park in Willmar, MN. Thanks to our sponsors, all registration fees and free will donations go directly towards supporting Children of the Promise. -
Bensky's Race/Promise 5K (VIRTUAL)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
If you are located outside of the Willmar, MN area, the Virtual Promise 5K is a great option for you! This run/walk can be completed in your own neighborhood, at a local park, or even the treadmill. Share the news with your friends, register for the race, and complete a 5K on your own time!
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