Grand Old Day Fun Run

About the Event

The Grand Old Day Fun Run takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM CDT from Grand Avenue and Snelling Avenue South in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. This family-friendly 5k run/walk and kids 1/2 mile event is the perfect way to kick off summer before the Grand Old Day parade, featuring an out-and-back course that starts and ends at Snelling and Grand Avenue.

Event	Start Time	Course Type	Included Item
5K Run/Walk	8:00 AM CDT	Out-and-back	T-shirt (if selected)
Kids 1/2 Mile	8:45 AM CDT	Out-and-back	Finisher medal

Event Logistics and Schedule:

-- Packet Pick-Up (Saturday, June 6, 2026): 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Big Island Poke (74 Snelling Ave S, Saint Paul, MN).
-- Race Day Packet Pick-Up (Sunday, June 7, 2026): 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM for 5K participants; 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for Kids 1/2 Mile participants.
-- 5K Run/Walk Start: 8:00 AM CDT.
-- Kids 1/2 Mile Start: 8:45 AM CDT.
-- 5K Run/Walk Finishes: Approximately 9:00 AM CDT.
-- Parade Start: 9:30 AM CDT (immediately following the fun run).
-- Gift Registrations: Participants can register others as a gift through the event platform.
-- Volunteer Opportunities: Community members can sign up to volunteer through the event platform.

Participant Information:

-- Age Groups: Participants of all ages are invited to join.
-- Strollers: Welcome on the course.
-- Timing: This event will not be chip timed.
-- T-Shirt Guarantee: T-shirts and sizes are only guaranteed for registrations completed by May 22, 2026.
-- Kids Event: Children receive a finisher medal for completing the 1/2 mile.
-- Course: Out-and-back route starting and ending at Snelling and Grand Avenue.

Sponsors and Community Support:

-- Kids 1/2 Mile Sponsor: Kinderberry Hill
-- In-Kind Sponsors: Nothing Bundt Cakes, Big Island Poke, Orangetheory Fitness, Jonny Pops, LMNT
-- Become a Sponsor: Interested parties can inquire through the event platform.

The Grand Old Day Fun Run 2026 invites runners, walkers, and families to start their summer celebration with a morning of activity before enjoying the iconic Grand Old Day parade in Saint Paul.

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$45.00

Kids 1/2 mile

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 0.8K

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Type — Running

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08:45

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$10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in St Paul.

thermostat Temperature

15.7° / 26.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.5° / 25.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 18m

water_drop Avg rainfall

6.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:26

nightlight Sunset

20:58

About St Paul

Learn more about the host city, St Paul.

Saint Paul is the capital city of the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 311,527, making it Minnesota's second-most populous city and the 63rd-most populous in the United States. Saint Paul and neighboring Minneapolis form the core of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the third most populous in the Midwest with around 3.7 million residents.