SMBSC Running to a Sweet Beet 5K

Join us in our efforts to beat cancer!

Held in conjunction with Renville Sugar Beet Days, this event incorporates a morning centered on hope, health, and stewardship.  Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative is the sole sponsor of the event underwriting the cost of the run/walk thereby ensuring all registrations fees are donated to help in the fight against cancer.  Since inception in 2010, we have raised and donated $79,918!  All registration fees will be donated to Renville County Walk in the Park.

Running to a Sweet Beet 5K offers opportunities for all ages and abilities.  It will take place rain or shine.  The 5K is chip-timed.

Running to the Sweet Beet schedule of events:

6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration 7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony 8:00 a.m. Race Start Immediately following the race - Closing Ceremony and Prizes All participants registered before or on June 1 are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt and early bird pricing.  After June 1, registration fees increase to the following:  Age 4 and Under - Free | Age 5-10 $20 | Age 11-18 $25 | Age 19+ $35 |  Team of 5 or More: $25 per person.  Race shirts are not guaranteed after June 1.

Online registration closes at midnight on June 3.  After that time, day of registration is available starting at 6:45 a.m. at the Renville Community Center.  Only cash/check will be acceptable forms of payment the day of.

The 2026 age divisions will be as follows for male and female:

10 & Under 11-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85 & Over To view the race route, click on Photos, select the event year from the Photo Albums drop down.  View the "Race Route" album.