Races

Early Bird Registration until April 11. Price goes up on April 12. Online Registration Ends May 20 at 11:59pm. Race Day Registration available from 7-7:40am on the 23rd at Robbins Island Shelter; we will close race day registration promptly at 7:40am in order for racers to make it to the start line by 7:50am. Race Day Registration cost $40. RACE DAY: Race start time is 8am.   The start location will be at the Flags of Honor Memorial Park.  Plan to be at the starting line ten minutes ahead of your start time for the pre-race meeting. The course will begin at Flags of Honor Memorial Park, will then take you through Robbins Island and will finish in Robbins Island. Please note the start and finish are in two different locations. You should have your bib number attached on the front of your shirt just above the waist to get the best read-rate.  Bibs located anywhere else will have a lower read-rate. Bib numbers need to be visible when you cross the finish line. Upon finishing the race, re

Race Location: CentraCare-Rice Memorial Hospital Ambulance Garage Corner of Becker Ave and 2nd Street Willmar, MN It is a fun event for the whole family that takes place each year during Willmar Fests. The race is a four-mile, USATF-certified course that starts in downtown Willmar, winds along beautiful Foot Lake and the scenic trails of Robbins Island, then passes over the First Street bridge before returning to Rice Memorial Hospital. Runners will be timed using electronic chips included inside each race bib. Water stops are provided at two locations along the route, and splits are available at the one, two, and three-mile marks. Bleachers are set up near the finish line at 2nd Street and Becker Avenue for spectators, family and friends. Gather your family and friends to join the race, people are invited to run or walk, create a group name and be in the running to be the largest group. Each group member of the largest group will receive a medal.  Virtual racing is an option again thi

Welcome to the 9th annual Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series!  The morning's events include: Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run, and Bean Bag Tournament!  Ice Cream Truck will also be on site again this year!       NEW FOR 2026: Additional race t-shirt purchases will be available to order online through July 18th. A limited number and sizes of t-shirts will be sold at packet pick-up and on race day.   Half Marathon: 13.1 miles. This is included in the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series and each official finisher will be awarded points in the series along with a finisher's medal and gift. The course will be supported through 3 hours; after the 3 hour cut off, you are considered a self-supported pedestrian and are not guaranteed an official finish time. All in-person participants are eligible for overall and age group awards. Participants will receive a race T-shirt with their race packet (guaranteed if registered by July 18).  7:00 AM Half Marathon Start   5K: Part

Fall Sports Fundraiser – September 13th, 2025 Registration:On-line registration ends September11th Race day: Registration (CCS Lobby) begins at 8:00 am. Pre race meeting at 8:50 am.  Starting line. Race goes off at 9:00am. You should have your bib number attached on the front of your shirt just above the waist to get the best read-rate.  Bibs located anywhere else will have a lower read-rate. Bib numbers need to be visible when you cross the finish line.  Water stops (2) available on the course. Utility vehicles will be patrolling the course.  Extra water will be available on the carts.  Upon finishing the race, prepackaged refreshments will be available for each runner. Times will be available online at www.pickleevents.com  .  The award winners will be posted online as well.  Awards presentation in the main gym.   Runner Shirts:All pre-registered runners and walkers registered by 9/4/25 will be guaranteed a t-shirt in their size. After 9/4/25 and on race day t-shirts are distributed