Grief Challenge Hill Run | Saturday August 8th, 2026, Seven Sisters Prairie | Ashby, MN | 8:00 AM
Last year, something quietly extraordinary happened on the hills of Seven Sisters Prairie. We didn't know exactly what to expect in our first year as the Grief Challenge Hill Run. What we found was a community ready to show up, for themselves, for each other, and for the ones no longer with us. We're doing it again.
Come run or walk with us, whether in-person or in-spirit, to heal, connect, and remember. On Saturday, August 9th, we invite you back to the hills, or for the first time, if last year passed you by. Run or walk in memory of someone you've lost: a friend, a family member, a mentor, a pet. Submit their name and photo and we'll display them along the course and on your race bib, so they're with you every step of the way. There's no obligation, just an open invitation to make their memory part of the miles.
Choose your route:
- 5K route: 1.5 miles of hilly gravel, then return on the same trail to complete the 3.2 miles.
- 5-mile route: a 1.2-mile stretch of level ground along Highway 78 with an up-close view of Lake Christina, with a finish of 4 miles of gravel roads and 16 hills.
- In-spirit routes: if you can't make the race, choose from a 5K or 5-mile route wherever you are and run or walk with us in-spirit; we'd still love to honor your loved ones and will share them along our route as a tribute (we'll be sure to share pictures with you!).
$25 registration includes a hat (register by August 1st to be entered to win a gift card).
We promise crystal-clear signage, mile markers, and easy-to-follow routes mean you can focus on what actually matters: the experience. We'd love to have you back. Or for the first time. Come remember, come heal, come make a difference. None of us grieve alone.
Donations accepted!
If you can't make the race or would like to donate instead, you can do so either by selecting the "Donate" tab at the top of the registration page. Donations can also be made at gofundme.com/f/skate-4-grant or via Venmo @Skate4Grant.