SMBSC Running to a Sweet Beet 5K
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Renville, Minnesota
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the **Running to a Sweet Beet 5K** on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Renville! This vibrant event, held in conjunction with the beloved Renville Sugar Beet Days, is not only a fun-filled day for all ages and abilities but also a meaningful effort to combat cancer. Since its inception in 2010, the event has raised an incredible $79,918 for cancer support, and this year, all registration fees will be donated to the Renville County Walk in the Park.
Join us for a morning packed with hope, health, and community spirit! The race kicks off at 8:00 a.m. after an opening ceremony at 7:45 a.m., and it features chip timing to ensure your results are accurate. Participants of all ages can compete, with categories ranging from kids under 10 to those 85 and over. Be sure to register before June 1 to secure your commemorative t-shirt and early bird pricing! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day while supporting a great cause—rain or shine, we look forward to seeing you
Join us for a morning packed with hope, health, and community spirit! The race kicks off at 8:00 a.m. after an opening ceremony at 7:45 a.m., and it features chip timing to ensure your results are accurate. Participants of all ages can compete, with categories ranging from kids under 10 to those 85 and over. Be sure to register before June 1 to secure your commemorative t-shirt and early bird pricing! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day while supporting a great cause—rain or shine, we look forward to seeing you
Organiser's Description
JOIN US IN OUR EFFORTS TO BEAT CANCER!
Held in conjunction with Renville Sugar Beet Days, this event incorporates a morning centered on hope, health, and stewardship. Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative is the sole sponsor of the event underwriting the cost of the run/walk thereby ensuring all registrations fees are donated to help in the fight against cancer. Since inception in 2010, we have raised and donated $79,918! ALL REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE DONATED TO RENVILLE COUNTY WALK IN THE PARK.
_Running to a Sweet Beet_ 5K offers opportunities for all ages and abilities. It will take place rain or shine. The 5K is chip-timed.
_Running to the Sweet Beet_ schedule of events:
* 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration
* 7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony
* 8:00 a.m. Race Start
* Immediately following the race - Closing Ceremony and Prizes
All participants registered before or on June 1 are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt and early bird pricing. After June 1, registration fees increase to the following: Age 4 and Under - Free | Age 5-10 $20 | Age 11-18 $25 | Age 19+ $35 | Team of 5 or More: $25 per person. Race shirts are not guaranteed after June 1.
Online registration closes at midnight on June 3. After that time, day of registration is available starting at 6:45 a.m. at the Renville Community Center. Only cash/check will be acceptable forms of payment the day of.
The 2026 age divisions will be as follows for male and female:
* 10 & Under
* 11-14
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70-74
* 75-79
* 80-84
* 85 & Over
To view the race route, click on Photos, select the event year from the Photo Albums drop down. View the "Race Route" album.
Held in conjunction with Renville Sugar Beet Days, this event incorporates a morning centered on hope, health, and stewardship. Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative is the sole sponsor of the event underwriting the cost of the run/walk thereby ensuring all registrations fees are donated to help in the fight against cancer. Since inception in 2010, we have raised and donated $79,918! ALL REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE DONATED TO RENVILLE COUNTY WALK IN THE PARK.
_Running to a Sweet Beet_ 5K offers opportunities for all ages and abilities. It will take place rain or shine. The 5K is chip-timed.
_Running to the Sweet Beet_ schedule of events:
* 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration
* 7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony
* 8:00 a.m. Race Start
* Immediately following the race - Closing Ceremony and Prizes
All participants registered before or on June 1 are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt and early bird pricing. After June 1, registration fees increase to the following: Age 4 and Under - Free | Age 5-10 $20 | Age 11-18 $25 | Age 19+ $35 | Team of 5 or More: $25 per person. Race shirts are not guaranteed after June 1.
Online registration closes at midnight on June 3. After that time, day of registration is available starting at 6:45 a.m. at the Renville Community Center. Only cash/check will be acceptable forms of payment the day of.
The 2026 age divisions will be as follows for male and female:
* 10 & Under
* 11-14
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70-74
* 75-79
* 80-84
* 85 & Over
To view the race route, click on Photos, select the event year from the Photo Albums drop down. View the "Race Route" album.
Races
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Sweet Beet 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt | Black
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 MAYRunning to the Sweet Beet is an approved Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series race. http://www.glcrsrun.com/ Race route: Course is a double loop run on the majority of city streets with a short amount on gravel. After June 1, registration fees increase to the following: Age 4 and Under: Free | Age 5-10: $20 | Age 11-18: $25 | Age 19+: $35 | Team of 5 or More: $25 per person. Online registration closes at midnight on June 3. After that time, day of registration is available starting at 6:45 a.m. at the Renville Community Center.
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221 Main Street North, Renville Community Center, Renville, 56284, MN, United States
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