Happy Days 5K
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Happy Days 5K : Elmcrest Park, Ramsey, MN
The Happy Days 5K takes place at Elmcrest Park in Ramsey on September 12, 2026. The 5K course is USATF certified and follows a mixed park and residential route that includes a few gentle hills. A course map and packet pick-up with race day registration are available.
Distances:
- 5K USATF certified mixed park/residential route
- Youth Fun Run younger group ~100 feet, older group ~175 feet
The Youth Fun Run is for younger participants and lists an entry category for ages 9 and under. The Youth Fun Run uses the same finish line as the 5K and follows after 5K runners have finished.
Registration fees vary by date. Early registration and mid-season registration include a T-shirt; late registration may not include a T-shirt unless extras remain. The Youth Fun Run entry fee is listed separately.
Awards are given to the top male and female finishers overall and to the top male and female in each age group. Age groups are: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and above.
After the race, the main Happy Days festival at the Community Outdoor Recreation area across from City Hall on Sunwood Drive NW features a parade, expo, food trucks, kids activities, live music, fireworks, and related festival programming. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
