Melrose Riverfest 5K/1K Run/Walk
Date
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:00 AM CDTDistance
5K
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From the organizer
Join us on Saturday, June 27th to kickoff Melrose Riverfest with a professionally timed race! We'll be starting and ending at the Sauk River Park. Registration : Registration needed for the 5K Run/Walk. $30 fee from May 4th - June 12th (includes t-shirt & "support local" bag).
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$35 fee after June 12th (no t-shirt). Same day registration allowed (no t-shirt or "support local" bag). The 1K Run/Walk will be free this year; starting at 8:30am. No prior registration needed (not timed, no t-shirt or "support local" bag). Please sign-up day of race at the registration table. (1K Run/Walk route does not leave the Sauk River Park). Registration opens at 7:45am day of the race. Prizes : 5K : The first place male and female will be awarded a $50 Scheels gift card. The first and second place male and female in each age category will receive a medal. 1K : The first and second place male and female will receive a medal. Best Dressed (theme: Let Freedom Ring): the 2 best dressed runners will win $25 in Melrose Chamber Bucks! Prizes will be awarded immediately following the placement of the winners in each age category; pick up when your name is called at registration. Sponsors: Thank you to our sponsors: Melrose Fitness, CentraCare Melrose, Freeport State Bank, Munson's Feed, Midwest Automatic Products & Central MN Realty