St. Urho 5K/10K
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Menahga, Minnesota
- Price $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 45th Annual St. Urho 5K/10K, taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the charming town of Menahga, Wadena! This exciting event promises a day of community spirit and fun, with participants able to choose between a scenic 5K walk/run or a challenging 10K run. The 5K kicks off from the east side of the high school and finishes at the iconic St. Urho statue, while the 10K begins near the ball fields, winds around beautiful Stocking Lake, and also concludes at the statue.
This year's race features a special 5K Stroller Division for those with little ones, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun! Participants will have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including a Garmin watch and gift certificates from local businesses, with over $1200 worth of prizes available. Registration is open now, with early sign-up discounts available until July 4. Make sure to sign up before July 9 to guarantee your race T-shirt! Join us for a memorable day of running, community, and celebration—mark your calendars and check our Facebook page for the latest updates
This year's race features a special 5K Stroller Division for those with little ones, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun! Participants will have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including a Garmin watch and gift certificates from local businesses, with over $1200 worth of prizes available. Registration is open now, with early sign-up discounts available until July 4. Make sure to sign up before July 9 to guarantee your race T-shirt! Join us for a memorable day of running, community, and celebration—mark your calendars and check our Facebook page for the latest updates
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 45th Annual St. Urho 5k walk/run and 10k run! This event is put on by the UNC Cross Country Booster Club and all proceeds benefit the UNC cross-country athletes.
The 5K starts on the east side of the high school in the parking lot and finishes at the St. Urho statue. The 10K starts by the ball fields, runs around Stocking Lake (including a trail component) and finishes at the St. Urho statue. There is also a 5K STROLLER DIVISION for those who have an extra "running buddy."
There are many prizes donated by area businesses including the grand prize of a Garmin watch that will be randomly drawn for all participants that stick around after the race. Other prizes include six $100 gift certificates to the Endurunce Shop in Brainerd/St. Cloud and TC Running Company, local gift certificates, and donated swag from local businesses. Well over $1200 worth of prizes donated the last year. Race starts at 9 and prizes will start at 10:30. In case of rain, prizes will be awarded in the Menahga high school commons.
Check out our Facebook page(St. Urho 5k/10k) for all up-to-date race information. New race course this year.
REGISTRATION FEES
EARLY SIGN UP DISCOUNT (THROUGH JULY 4): $20 for kids 0-17 and seniors 65+ and $25 for 18-64 years old.
RACE WEEK: $25 for kids 0-17 and seniors 65+ and $30 for 18-64 years old.
T-shirt Guarantee
Sign up _BEFORE JULY 9TH_ to be guaranteed a T-shirt. After that, it will be first come first serve for any extras we have printed.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup and same day registration from 5 to 7:30 on Friday evening and 7 to 8:30 on Saturday morning in the Menahga High School commons on the south side of the school.
The 5K starts on the east side of the high school in the parking lot and finishes at the St. Urho statue. The 10K starts by the ball fields, runs around Stocking Lake (including a trail component) and finishes at the St. Urho statue. There is also a 5K STROLLER DIVISION for those who have an extra "running buddy."
There are many prizes donated by area businesses including the grand prize of a Garmin watch that will be randomly drawn for all participants that stick around after the race. Other prizes include six $100 gift certificates to the Endurunce Shop in Brainerd/St. Cloud and TC Running Company, local gift certificates, and donated swag from local businesses. Well over $1200 worth of prizes donated the last year. Race starts at 9 and prizes will start at 10:30. In case of rain, prizes will be awarded in the Menahga high school commons.
Check out our Facebook page(St. Urho 5k/10k) for all up-to-date race information. New race course this year.
REGISTRATION FEES
EARLY SIGN UP DISCOUNT (THROUGH JULY 4): $20 for kids 0-17 and seniors 65+ and $25 for 18-64 years old.
RACE WEEK: $25 for kids 0-17 and seniors 65+ and $30 for 18-64 years old.
T-shirt Guarantee
Sign up _BEFORE JULY 9TH_ to be guaranteed a T-shirt. After that, it will be first come first serve for any extras we have printed.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup and same day registration from 5 to 7:30 on Friday evening and 7 to 8:30 on Saturday morning in the Menahga High School commons on the south side of the school.
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216 Aspen Ave SE, Menahga, 56464, MN, United States
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