Thumbs Up 13th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike

About the Event

The Annual Thumbs Up 5K & 10K, sponsored by First Bank Elk River, takes place in charming Elk River, Minnesota. The paved road course offers a run, walk, or bike race that takes in the beauty of the William H. Houlton Conservation Area, the Lake Orono Dam, and breathtaking views along Lake Orono.

This event brings the community together to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, while honoring those who have lost loved ones.

All participants receive entry into chosen race distance, access to pre and post race activities, a themed participant shirt, race bib, and meaningful finisher medal.

Races Offered

10K Bike

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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10:00

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5K Bike

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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10:00

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10K Run

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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10:05

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5K Run

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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10:05

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5K Walk

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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10:20

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Youth Color Run

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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11:45

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Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

14.5° / 24.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.0° / 23.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 19m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:53

nightlight Sunset

19:23

About Elk River

Learn more about the host city, Elk River.

Elk River is a city in Northwestern Minnesota.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

$5.00 OFF

Promo code RUNGUIDES26

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