Brian Kraft Memorial 5K
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Brian Kraft Memorial 5K Run
The Brian Kraft Memorial 5K Run is a memorial road race held on May 25, 2026, around Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis. The course is USATF certified and described as flat, following roadways around the lake near the Lake Nokomis Community Center.
The event location is listed around 4801-4823 E Lake Nokomis Parkway, with the community center at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway noted as a nearby landmark. The primary race distance is 5 km.
Advance online registration is available with an advance entry fee of $40 and a late online registration fee of $50 in the days before the race. USATF Minnesota members are eligible for a $5 discount during the advance registration period via a code from their club coordinator. There is no race day registration.
Bib and shirt pick up is hosted by Mill City Running at its Northeast store location, 411 E. Hennepin Ave, on the weekend before the race. If needed, bib and shirt pick up is also available at the Lake Nokomis Community Center on race day morning. Organizers note that most shirt sizes are currently limited; participants may take their registered size and may be able to swap shirts after the race.
All donations submitted with race entries and a portion of race proceeds will go to the University of Minnesota Foundation Masonic Cancer Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
