Girls on the Run Minnesota Twin Cities 5K
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Twin Cities 5K Celebration
The Twin Cities 5K is the seasonal closing event for Girls on the Run Minnesota, held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Saint Paul on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The course is 3.1 miles and runs on the fairgrounds roadways, beginning near the Grandstand, weaving through fair locations and finishing on Judson Ave.
The event is non-competitive and uses rolling wave starts to organize a large field of participants. Girls on the Run program participants and coaches are automatically registered; other attendees pay a registration fee of $40 with a pay-what-you-can option. Every registered participant receives a bib, t-shirt, commemorative medal and post-race food. All registration forms include a liability waiver.
Each girl must have a registered 5K Buddy, a trusted adult 18 or older who runs or walks alongside her. Strollers are allowed but should start at the back of the field. Pets are not allowed on the course or in start and finish areas.
The event provides accessibility accommodations including designated and ADA parking, a sensory room as a quiet space, and course access for walkers, runners, pushers and rollers. Volunteers support many roles such as course marshals, water stops and welcome crews; volunteers age 14 and up may assist. For safety, participants must wear the provided 5K bib. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
