River Lake Days Run
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Richmond, MN
- 550 Nature Ave NE, Centennial Park, 56368
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A festive run for all ages, featuring a costume contest and competitive awards, set during Richmond's River Lake Days celebration.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Who it's for
- Kids & Youth
Great for: families, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join the River Lake Days Run, a vibrant event held during Richmond's annual River Lake Days celebration. Choose from a 10K, 5K run/walk, or a Kids Fun Run, all starting and finishing at Centennial Park. Courses wind through city roads, rural townships, and the scenic Glacier Lakes Trail. Runners can embrace the "Out of This World" theme with costumes, compete for awards, and enjoy the broader festival atmosphere with family fun, music, and food after the race.
What to expect
- • Choose your distance: 10K, 5K run/walk, or a 1K Kids Fun Run.
- • Experience courses through city roads, rural areas, and the Glacier Lakes Trail.
- • Wear an "outer space" themed costume for a chance to win an award.
Standout details
- Part of River Lake Days celebration
- Costume contest: 'Outer Space' theme
- Awards for top finishers & age groups
- Kids Fun Run
Perks & features
- Medal
- Shirt
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1K
Sat, Jul 18, 9:15 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Mar 24, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Jul 18, 8:10 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 24, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 10K
Sat, Jul 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 24, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
warm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
River Lake Days Run Event takes place the Saturday morning during Richmond River Lake Days celebration. The event offers a 10K, 5K Run/Walk, and a Kids Fun Run through the city of Richmond and on Glacier Lakes Trail. All races start and end at CENTENNIAL PARK RICHMOND, MN. The 10K course will take you through the rural township roads with a gradual incline hill from approximately mile 2 to 3 and finishes with a fast downhill at mile 5 ; 5K course winds through the City of Richmond, consisting of both city Rd and Glacier Lakes Bike /Walking Trail. Course distances confirmed with GPS Map My RUN and wheel.
RACE TIMES:
10K at 8:00am 5K at 8:10 Kids 1K at 9:30 or following the 10K/5K finish( REGISTRATION TIMES same as 10k 5k) Awards immediately following finish of 1K run at the Park Pavilion. After our event, head to the RLD grounds AT RIVER LAKES ARENA for other family fun events, music and food!
RACE INFO: Overall 10k 5k 1st place finishers as well as the first Male and Female finisher for the 10K and 5K will be awarded a Scheels Gift Card. Age Category 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers will receive age category placement logo medals. SHEELS Gift Cards awarded at random drawings from participant numbers will be presented at the Awards ceremony. Must be present to win.
ALL Youth Fun Run participants awarded finisher medal and are also eligible for the gift card random drawing!
Award Winners must be present at the ceremony to receive award as cards and medals will not be mailed to the recipient.
Registration Fee Includes Race T-shirt; T- shirt guaranteed to those registered before 7/1/2025; After 7/1/2025 shirts are first come first serve basis according to registration.
This years River Lake Days Theme is “ Richmond is Out of This World” so f you like extra FUN, come in your best “outer space” themed costume to be Eligible for an Award !
AGE CATEGORIES: 12 and under, 13-17, 18-22, 23-27, 28-32, 33-37, 38-42, 43-47, 48-52, 53-57, 58-62, and 63-67, 67-75 and up . Categories MAY be modified at the discretion of Race committee dependent on number of participants.
PACKET PICK UP: Friday 7/17/2026 5:30-7:00pm at CENTENNIAL PARK 550 Nature Ave NE Richmond, MN 56368. Late registration also available. Saturday Race Day Packet Pick up and Same Day Registration 7/18/2025 from 6:30-7:30am . Late Registration is cash or personal check only. No credit card option same day.
Map of 10K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5625350221
Map of 5K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6029749615
RACE RESULTS: Results will be available at www.pickleevents.com or by clicking the Results menu item on this screen
NOTICE: Please NO pet participants or escorts unless prior approval granted by director. Please email me directly through Runsignup.
PARKING: Parking available at Centennial Park and lon Oakwood Ave NE.
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