Skate4Grant's Grief Challenge Run 2026
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Ashby, Minnesota
- Price $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile
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Event summary
Join the community for the inspiring Skate4Grant's Grief Challenge Run on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, in the beautiful landscapes of Ashby, Otter Tail, at the scenic Seven Sisters Prairie. This uplifting event invites participants to run or walk in memory of their loved ones, creating a space for healing, connection, and remembrance. Choose your distance from two engaging routes: a 5K that features 1.5 miles of hilly gravel, or a challenging 5-mile route that combines level ground with thrilling hills and stunning views of Lake Christina.
Whether you join in-person or participate in-spirit from your own location, every step taken honors the memories of those we've lost. Registration is just $25 and includes a commemorative hat, plus a chance to win a gift card if you register by August 1st. Let’s come together to celebrate those we cherish, make lasting memories, and support one another in our journeys of grief. Donations are also welcome for those who wish to contribute but cannot attend. Mark your calendars and be part of this meaningful day!
Whether you join in-person or participate in-spirit from your own location, every step taken honors the memories of those we've lost. Registration is just $25 and includes a commemorative hat, plus a chance to win a gift card if you register by August 1st. Let’s come together to celebrate those we cherish, make lasting memories, and support one another in our journeys of grief. Donations are also welcome for those who wish to contribute but cannot attend. Mark your calendars and be part of this meaningful day!
Organiser's Description
GRIEF CHALLENGE RUN | SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH, 2026, SEVEN SISTERS PRAIRIE | ASHBY, MN | 8:00 AM
Last year, something quietly extraordinary happened on the hills of Seven Sisters Prairie. We didn't know exactly what to expect in our first year as the Grief Challenge Run. What we found was a community ready to show up, for themselves, for each other, and for the ones no longer with us. We're doing it again. Come run or walk with us, whether in-person or in-spirit, to heal, connect, and remember.
On Saturday, August 8th, we invite you back to the hills, or for the first time, if last year passed you by. Run or walk in memory of someone you've lost: a friend, a family member, a mentor, a pet. Submit their name and photo and we'll display them along the course and on your race bib, so they're with you every step of the way. There's no obligation, just an open invitation to make their memory part of the miles.
CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE :
* 5K ROUTE: 1.5 miles of hilly gravel, then return on the same trail to complete the 3.2 miles.
* 5-MILE ROUTE: a 1.2-mile stretch of level ground along Highway 78 with an up-close view of Lake Christina, with a finish of 4 miles of gravel roads and 16 hills.
* 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).
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 can't make the race or would like to donate instead, you can do so either by selecting the "Donate" tab at the top of the registration page. Donations can also be made at gofundme.com/f/skate-4-grant or via Venmo @Skate4Grant.
Last year, something quietly extraordinary happened on the hills of Seven Sisters Prairie. We didn't know exactly what to expect in our first year as the Grief Challenge Run. What we found was a community ready to show up, for themselves, for each other, and for the ones no longer with us. We're doing it again. Come run or walk with us, whether in-person or in-spirit, to heal, connect, and remember.
On Saturday, August 8th, we invite you back to the hills, or for the first time, if last year passed you by. Run or walk in memory of someone you've lost: a friend, a family member, a mentor, a pet. Submit their name and photo and we'll display them along the course and on your race bib, so they're with you every step of the way. There's no obligation, just an open invitation to make their memory part of the miles.
CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE :
* 5K ROUTE: 1.5 miles of hilly gravel, then return on the same trail to complete the 3.2 miles.
* 5-MILE ROUTE: a 1.2-mile stretch of level ground along Highway 78 with an up-close view of Lake Christina, with a finish of 4 miles of gravel roads and 16 hills.
* 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).
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 can't make the race or would like to donate instead, you can do so either by selecting the "Donate" tab at the top of the registration page. Donations can also be made at gofundme.com/f/skate-4-grant or via Venmo @Skate4Grant.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
1.5 miles out, 1.5 miles back on hilly gravel with clear mile markers. -
5-Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
1.2 miles flat along Lake Christina + 4 miles of 16 rolling hills with clear mile markers. -
In-Spirit
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Run or walk from wherever you are; your loved one will still be on our course, it says 5K but it's your route to go however far you'd like.
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746 MN-78, Ashby, 56309, MN, United States
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