45th Annual St. Urho 5K/10K
Join us for the 45th Annual St. Urho 5k walk/run and 10k run! This event is put on by the UNC Cross Country Booster Club and all proceeds benefit the UNC cross-country athletes.
Course Details:
- The 5k starts in downtown Menahga in front of The Cotty and finishes at the St. Urho statue.
- The 10k starts by the ball fields, runs around Stocking Lake (including a trail component) and finishes at the St. Urho statue.
- There is also a 5k stroller division for those who have an extra "running buddy."
Prizes:
There are many prizes donated by area businesses including the grand prize of a Garmin watch that will be randomly drawn for all participants that stick around after the race. Other prizes include six $100 gift certificates to the Endurunce Shop in Brainerd/St. Cloud and TC Running Company, local gift certificates, and donated swag from local businesses. Well over $1200 worth of prizes donated the last year.
Schedule:
- Race starts at 9:00 AM.
- Prizes will start at 10:30 AM. In case of rain, prizes will be awarded in the Menahga high school commons.
Registration Fees:
- Early sign up discount (through July 4): $20 for kids 0-17 and seniors 65+ and $25 for 18-64 years old.
- Race week: $25 for kids 0-17 and seniors 65+ and $30 for 18-64 years old.
Packet Pickup:
Packet pickup and same day registration from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Friday evening and 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM on Saturday morning in the Menahga High School commons on the south side of the school.
