Albertville Friendly City Days 5k

Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:30 AM CDT

Location: 11343 50th St. NE, Albertville, MN 55301
Type: Run

Race feel

Run a spirited 5K through Albertville's Friendly City Days parade route, supporting local causes with a festive, community feel.

Fun
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

Kids & Youth

Join the Albertville Friendly City Days 5K, a cherished community event that combines fitness with festive celebration. This race supports two meaningful causes: the Chad Smith Run for Life and the STMA Cross Country teams. Enjoy a lively atmosphere as you run down Main Street, cheered on by crowds just before the annual parade. A new kids' race adds to the family-friendly fun, making it a perfect day to sweat it out before enjoying the full festival.

What to expect

A new kids' race on the Middle School West track kicks off the morning.
The 5K course takes you down Main Street, finishing just before the annual parade.
Expect enthusiastic crowds lining the streets, cheering you to the finish line.

Standout details

Runs through Friendly City Days festival
Cheering crowds along Main Street
New kids' race before the 5K
Supports two local causes

Course feel

A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.

Solid Challenge

Typical course trends

Typically rolling
Grass/XC footing

Distances & registration

3 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

0.25 Miles
1 option · closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT
1mo 14d 11h 43m left
- Kids Run - 1/4 mile
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT · From $16.90
0.5 Miles
1 option · closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT
1mo 14d 11h 43m left
- Kids Run - 1/2 mile
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT · From $16.90
5K
1 option · closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:40 AM CDT
1mo 14d 11h 58m left
- General entry
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:40 AM CDT · From $32.80

Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.

From the organizer

The Albertville Friendly City Days 5K is back and better than ever. New this year is a kids race before the 5k. Come celebrate Albertville Friendly City Days while supporting 2 great causes. All proceeds benefit the Chad Smith Run for Life and the STMA CC teams. Bring your kids to race around the Middle School West track. After that, the big kids get their chance to finish a 5k while sprinting down main street Albertville just before the start of the Albertville Friendly City Days parade! The streets will be lined with people to cheer you all the way to the finish line! Make sure to attend all of the Albertville Friendly City Days events, then join us to sweat it out at the 5K and kids run before relaxing and enjoying the day!

Thank you for your support!!

-Chad Smith Run for Life

-STMA High School Girls and Boys Cross Country