Earth Day Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
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Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
The event is the 11th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup held at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on April 18, 2026. Its stated purpose is to protect pollinators and their habitat. The program combines running and walking with an organized river cleanup aimed at improving pollinator habitat along the Mississippi River.
Event components include:
- Kids Fun Run
- 5K Run/Walk
- Organized river cleanup with bags and gloves provided
The event description notes family friendly programming, dogs are welcome, music and exhibitor booths will be present, and costumes are encouraged with prizes awarded for best costumes and team names. Participants who register are eligible for event apparel described as a T shirt and for prize drawings that include an HD flat screen smart TV and tickets to a Minnesota Vikings game among other items.
Pre packet pickup is scheduled the day before at Mill City Running in Minneapolis. Registration fees listed include a paid fee for the 5K and no cost options for the kids run and volunteer river cleanup. The event lists entertainment and exhibits as part of the day and identifies the Great River Coalition as a source of event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
