Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series
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2026 Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series : Willmar, MN
The Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Willmar, MN. The event day includes a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), a 5K, a Kids Fun Run, virtual race options, and a bean bag tournament. Early packet pick-up is scheduled the day before and race-day packet pick-up is at Willmar Senior High School, 2701 30th St NE, Willmar, MN 56201.
Race format, entries and logistics
Event entries include in-person and virtual options: Virtual 5K and Virtual Half Marathon are offered but virtual submissions are not eligible for awards or Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series points; virtual half marathon finishers will receive a mailed medal. The Kids Fun Run is free for children 10 and under; participants run through the finish arch and receive a ribbon. The bean bag tournament is a two-person team event with on-site registration available.
The half marathon is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series; official in-person finishers earn series points, a finisher medal, and a finisher gift. The half marathon course has multiple water stops and is supported for a limited period; participants beyond that support window are considered self-supported and are not guaranteed an official finish time.
Awards and community support
Trophies are planned for the first male and female overall in both the half marathon and 5K. Age-group awards are listed for multiple categories in each race. Proceeds support scholarships for high school students pursuing STEM-related post-secondary education; past distributions are noted from previous years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
