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Run the River 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
River Falls, WI
Glen Park, 361 W Park St, 54022
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run for a cause along the Kinnickinnic River watershed, celebrating community, healthy living, and vital conservation efforts.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • Family Friendly

Join the Run the River 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run in River Falls, WI, a community event dedicated to preserving western Wisconsin's treasured waterways. Presented by the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust, this race celebrates healthy living and the outdoors while actively supporting critical habitat conservation and water quality improvement. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in the chip-timed 5K or the Kids Fun Run, fostering a connection with nature for the next generation. Stay after for a community and conservation celebration.

What to expect

  • A chip-timed 5K run/walk with awards for top finishers across seven age divisions.
  • A Kids Fun Run designed to encourage young conservationists, with participation awards for all.
  • A post-race Community & Conservation Celebration with refreshments and opportunities to connect.

Standout details

  • Supports Kinnickinnic River conservation
  • Chip-timed 5K with age group awards
  • Kids Fun Run with participation awards
  • Post-race community celebration

Perks & features

  • After-Party
  • Chip Timed
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

3 options

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

  • 1K

    Sat, Jul 11, 10:30 AM CDT · From $6.30

    Opens Mar 30, 2026, 6:25 AM CDT · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 6:30 AM CDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Jul 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Mar 30, 2026, 6:25 AM CDT · Closes Jul 10, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Jul 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $0.00

    Opens Apr 2, 2026, 6:28 AM CDT · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

The course

  • Rolling
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

Early Bird Registration Fees: Sign up before June 1st​

5k Run/Walk $30

Kids Fun Run: $5

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Standard Registration Fees: After June 1st

5k Run/Walk $45

Kids Fun Run $5

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*Sign up by June 26th to guarantee a race t-shirt.

Run the River 5k

Lace up your running shoes and support the conservation of western Wisconsin's treasured waterways at the Run the River 5k Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run, presented by the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (KRLT). This community event brings people together not only to celebrate healthy living and the outdoors, but to protect the future of the Kinnickinnic River watershed. All ages and abilities welcome! The 5k race is chip timed and awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each gender across seven age divisions.

Kids Fun Run

Our Kids Fun Run encourages the next generation of conservationists to get outside, stay active, and build a connection with nature. All Kids Fun Run participants receive a participation award in recognition of their efforts and enthusiasm.

Community & Conservation Celebration

After the race, stay and connect with fellow KRLT supporters, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about how KRLT is preserving critical habitat, improving water quality, and safeguarding public access throughout the watershed.

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