North Start

North Start

North Start is a community running event hosted at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with courses that run through Como Park and around Lake Como. The event includes separate opportunities for children and adults and highlights local routes and neighborhood streets.

Distances offered:

• Kids races: 100-yard dash to 1-mile run
• 5K: route through Como Park
• 10K: route through Como Park and around Lake Como

The Equity in Motion program offers 50% off the entry fee for a limited number of participants. Registration for the 2027 North Start opens on October 2, 2026. Refunds are available within 48 hours of registration and until five days before the event; online transaction fees are non-refundable. There is no deferral program.

Entries may be transferred to another person or between distances before March 12, 2027 at 11:59 PM, subject to availability and transfer fees. Transfers into sold-out races are not permitted and there is no waiting list.

Event logistics include a packet pick up process that allows one participant to pick up another's packet with an authorization form. Strollers are permitted in any 5K or shorter distance with a waiver and a special stroller bib. Dogs are asked to remain on the sidelines. The Event Alert System communicates weather-related conditions before and during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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