Brian Kraft Memorial 5K
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Event overview
The Brian Kraft Memorial 5K Run is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN. The event uses a USATF certified 5 km course around Lake Nokomis. The course is described as flat and fast. Proceeds and donations from race entries benefit the University of Minnesota Foundation Masonic Cancer Center.
Location and course
The race takes place near the Lake Nokomis Community Center at the north end of Lake Nokomis. The listed address is 4801-4823 E Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The course loops around Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis.
Registration and race day
Registration opens January 27, 2026. Regular online registration is $40 through May 21, 2026; late online registration is $50 from May 22 through May 24, 2026. USATF-Minnesota members are eligible for a $5 discount with a code from their club coordinator. No race day registration is available. The race page notes 600 spots remaining at the time of the listing.
Race day bib number and shirt pick up are at the Lake Nokomis Community Center. Due to higher-than-expected interest, most shirt sizes are currently unavailable; participants may be asked to take their registered size and attempt exchanges at the shirt table after the race. Shirts from previous years may also be available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
