Stars and Strides Minneapolis

Stars and Strides Minneapolis 2026

Stars and Strides Minneapolis 2026 is a Fourth of July running event held at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event includes in-person and virtual options and is associated with a fundraising effort for the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. The event page lists an address of 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55409 and the date of July 4, 2026.

Race distances and format

• 0.40 miles - Kids Run, for ages 10 and under, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Includes a shirt and finisher medal. Not chip timed.
• 5K - in-person run and a walk option, starting at the Lake Harriet Band Shell.
• 10K - in-person run that consists of two laps around Lake Harriet.
• 5K and 10K Virtual - run or walk anytime in July.

Registration and logistics

Registration is available for in-person and virtual categories. Virtual race kits begin shipping June 25 and shipping is available to US residents only. Registration fees vary by category and by registration date; published examples include a Kids Run price of $26.88 and virtual 5K/10K prices of $40.04. The event notes that prices listed are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees.

Fundraising

The Minneapolis Parks Foundation is listed as a fundraising organization for the event, with a stated goal of $2,000 and a current amount raised of $26.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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