Happy Days 5K
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Happy Days 5K at Elmcrest Park
The Happy Days 5K is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at Elmcrest Park in Ramsey, MN. The event includes a USATF certified 5K course that follows a mixed park and residential route with a few gentle hills. A Youth Fun Run uses the same finish line and takes place after the 5K.
Distances
- 5K
- Youth Fun Run about 100 feet for younger runners and about 175 feet for older runners
Registration is open in multiple windows through the summer and fall. Early registration periods include a T-shirt; entries during the late registration window or on race day may not receive a shirt if extras are not available. Youth Fun Run registration appears separately and lists a published fee of $7.34 for ages 9 and under.
Awards are given to the overall top male and female finishers and to the top male and female in each age group. Age group categories are: 18 and under; 19 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; and 70 and above.
After the run, the main Happy Days festival at the COR across from City Hall on Sunwood Drive NW hosts a parade, expo, food trucks, kids activities, live music, fireworks, and other community activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
