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2026 Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk

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2026 Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk

About the Event

22nd Annual Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk

September 26, 2026 · 9 AM · Boom Island Park, Minneapolis

One route. Two neighborhoods. All heart.

One of Northeast Minneapolis's most beloved traditions is back for its 22nd year. The Historic Riverfront 5K takes you on a stunning loop along the Mississippi — through Nicollet Island, across the iconic Stone Arch Bridge, and back along the river to Boom Island. Fall foliage, city skyline, flowing water. It doesn't get more Minneapolis than this.

 

 

Why You'll Love It

🏅 Compete — Chip-timed with prizes for all age groups, courtesy of Mill City Running

🚶 Explore — Walk the most scenic 5K route in the city at your own pace

🌭 Celebrate — Kramarczuk's famous brats and coffee waiting at the finish line

👕 Rep it — Every participant gets exclusive 5K swag

 

 

More Than a Race

This is a community event with real impact. Every dollar raised supports civic and social programs run by the St. Anthony West and Sheridan Neighborhood Organizations — two of Minneapolis's oldest neighborhoods, right here on the banks of the Mississippi.

 

 

📅 September 26, 2026 · 9 AM 📍 Boom Island Park · 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis

[Register Now] · [See the Route] · [Volunteer]

Dogs, strollers, and all paces welcome.

 

Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk

Lace up, hit the river, and help us raise funds for our Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations! The Historic Riverfront 5K takes you on one of the most scenic routes in the Twin Cities — winding through historic Minneapolis along the Mississippi, across the iconic Stone Arch Bridge, with sweeping views of Downtown and St. Anthony Falls. Start and finish at Boom Island Park (724 Sibley St NE).

Late summer is peak season for this route. The tree canopy is popping, the river is gorgeous, and the cityscape doesn't hurt either. Come to race, come to stroll, come to show off your dog or push a stroller — everyone's welcome, every pace is valid.

 

 

After the finish line? Kramarczuk's brats, hot off the grill. You've earned it.

Top finishers (men's, women's, 65+, and 18 & under) take home prizes courtesy of Mill City Running — and every participant walks away with branded 5K swag.

Best of all, your entry fee goes toward social and civic programming run by the St. Anthony West and Sheridan Neighborhood Organizations — two of Minneapolis's oldest and most storied communities. Learn more at stawno.orgsheridanneighborhood.org.

 

 

The Details

   

Date

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Race Start

9:00 AM (check-in opens 7:30 AM)

Location

Boom Island Park — 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis

Registration

$40 in advance / $45 same-day

Early Bib Pickup

Friday, Sept. 25, 3–5 PM @ Mill City Running (411 E Hennepin Ave)

 

 

[Register Today] · [Volunteer]

Questions? Reach out: St. Anthony West — neighbors@stawno.org | Sheridan — sno@sheridanneighborhood.org

See you on September 26th!

Races Offered

Running-5K - Individual

Sep 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

14:00

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$35.00

Walking-5K - Individual -

Sep 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

14:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Minneapolis.

thermostat Temperature
14.7° / 25.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
13.6° / 24.1°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 33m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.6 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
10.7 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
70.0%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:52
nightlight Sunset
19:22

About Minneapolis

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Minneapolis is a city of about 430,000 people (2019) and the largest city in Minnesota. Along with neighboring Saint Paul, it forms the urban core of the Twin Cities region, the third largest metropolitan area in the Midwest after Chicago and Detroit.

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