Be Happy 5K
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Be Happy 5K - Prior Lake, Minnesota
Be Happy 5K is the fifth annual fundraising event supporting youth mental health in Minnesota through the Shine A Ligh7 Foundation. The event takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Cleary Lake Beach in the Credit River / Prior Lake area and also offers a virtual participation option.
The program includes several short events and a 20 minute yoga session added for 2026. Registered in-person participants receive an event T-shirt if they register by September 5; T-shirts are not included for virtual racers or for late registrations unless specifically requested. The event offers prizes, giveaways, gift bags, vendor tables, and a post-race area with music, drinks, snacks, a sauna, cold plunge, and a bouncy house.
The virtual option allows participants to run their 5K from any location and to log activity on Strava. Virtual participants are eligible for a winner prize package if they hold a virtual ticket; the package includes a $50 gift card, an early-access NPX product bag, and an invitation to appear on the Never Peak Podcast.
Optional raffle tickets are available at set prices, and the event lists a $10,000 donation goal. Organizers are seeking sponsors and volunteers to support the community-focused event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
