Be Happy 5K
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Be Happy 5K : Prior Lake, Minnesota
The 5th Annual Be Happy 5K is a fundraising event at Cleary Lake Beach in Prior Lake (Credit River), Minnesota, supporting youth mental health through the Shine A Ligh7 Foundation. The event includes both in person and virtual participation on September 13, 2026, and states that 100% of event profits support youth mental health in Minnesota.
The in person program offers these options:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 50 yard Dash for ages 13 and under
- Yoga session lasting 20 minutes
Participant amenities and event features include an event T-shirt (included with registration through September 5), prizes and giveaways, gift bags, vendor tables, and a post race party with music, drinks, snacks, sauna, cold plunge, and a bouncy house.
Virtual participants can run a 5K from any location, track the activity on Strava, and join the event club. Virtual entrants are eligible for a virtual winner prize package consisting of a $50 gift card, an early access bag of NPX, and an invitation onto the Never Peak Podcast; a virtual ticket is required to qualify. T-shirts are not included for virtual racers or late registrations unless specifically requested.
Additional event details noted by organizers include optional raffle ticket pricing, a $10,000 donation goal, opportunities for sponsorship, and a request for volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
