Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - St. Paul

Sun, May 3, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

Location: Maple Grove, MN; Elm Creek Park Reserve, 12400 James Deane Pkwy, 55369
Type: RUN

At a glance

A family-friendly run with distances for all, offering great swag, chip-timing, and a welcoming community vibe in Maple Grove.

Fun
Competitive

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k in Maple Grove, MN, invites runners of all ages and paces to a community-focused event. Designed for the whole family, this race offers a welcoming atmosphere with distances for everyone, including a kids' dash. Participants can look forward to quality swag, professional timing, and delightful treats at the finish line. A virtual option is also available for those who wish to join from afar and still earn the event's fun perks.

What to expect

Enjoy a local-themed event perfect for the whole family, including a fun kids' dash.
Receive a designer shirt and custom medal, with chip-timing and live results for competitive runners.
Look forward to free photos, pacers for the half marathon, and delicious treats at the finish line.

Standout details

Designer shirt & custom medal
Free race photos
Pacers for the half marathon
Youth pricing for 5k/10k (under 12)

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM CDT · From $25.98
Opens Nov 26, 2023, 1:00 AM CST · Closes May 3, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM CDT · From $36.28
Opens Nov 26, 2023, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Jan 27, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
6.2 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM CDT · From $36.28
Opens Nov 26, 2023, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Jan 27, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

+ 4 more options

13.1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM CDT · From $52.28
Opens Nov 26, 2023, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 3, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
50 Yards
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM CDT · From $20.83
Opens Nov 26, 2023, 1:00 AM CST · Closes May 3, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
Volunteer and Run
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM CDT · From $20.83
Opens Nov 26, 2023, 1:00 AM CST · Closes May 3, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
Virtual Run
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM CDT · From $46.28
Opens Nov 26, 2023, 1:00 AM CST · Closes May 3, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Flat
Walkers welcome

From the organizer

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Pacers for the half marathon

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

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