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Monarch Fund 5k Run/Walk

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

calendar_today 16 Aug, 2026

directions_run Running

About the Event

Experience an unforgettable morning along the picturesque Mississippi River in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Harriet Island location offers breathtaking views of the downtown skyline as you run or walk through this scenic 5K course. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and abilities, with both a 5K race option and a free Kids Run area designed to keep young participants engaged.
Post-race festivities include an awards ceremony where top male and female finishers will be honored with cash prizes: $200 for first place, $150 for second, and $100 for third. Additionally, there are special age division awards for 5-year intervals, ensuring that every runner is recognized according to their performance.
For the enthusiastic older runners, this year introduces exciting new categories including best performances among masters (ages 40-49), grandmasters (ages 50-59), and super grandmasters (ages 60+). The event also features a special award for the runner who achieves the highest age-graded score.
All proceeds from the race will support cancer recovery research through Hamline University's Rene and Brian McCoy Cancer Recovery Research Monarch Fund, making this not only an exhilarating run but also a meaningful contribution to important medical advancements.

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

17.0° / 26.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.8° / 26.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:15

nightlight Sunset

20:15

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.