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Eau Claire Marathon Weekend

May 5, 2019 7 a.m. – May 3, 2019 3 p.m.

Go the extra mile by running the Eau Claire Marathon, Half Marathon, 4-person Relay or 5K, and fundraising on behalf of Children's Team Superstars.

Lumberjack 5K

February 24, 2018, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Golden Valley

Sota encourages Minnesotans and friends to get outside, embrace the cold weather and enjoy the snow and beauty of our state, while wearing their best lumber-Jack and Jill attire. The Lumberjack 5K is not competitive, so chip timers and race bibs will not be provided. Registration includes a Sota lumberjack bomber hat and one free beer. Fifteen percent of event proceeds will be donated to Children's.

Twin Cities Smoosh Racing Championship

February 15, 2020, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Minneapolis

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and TC 10-mile

October 7, 2018, 12 a.m. – 2 p.m., Minneapolis

Registration for 2019 is now full. Please show your support for our Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or TC 10-mile athletes by donating to their pages, or joining us on race day to cheer them on! The official Children's cheering section will be at the corner of Summit and Cleveland Ave. in St. Paul.

Grandma’s Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon

June 22, 2019, 6:15 a.m. – 2 p.m., Duluth

Go the extra mile by running the Grandma's Marathon or Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and fundraising on behalf of Children's Team Superstars. Learn more here.

Pop-up 5K and shop presented by FASTZach

April 12, 2017, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Edina

Join for a pop-up 5K in support of Children's Minnesota. After the run, stay to shop, participate in giveaways and enjoy snacks and beverages. Nine percent of sales will be donated to Children's.

Sip and Shop for Children’s Charity Care Program

January 1, 1970, 12 a.m. – 12 a.m., St. Louis Park

Join members of Children's Team Superstars on Friday, September 16 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for a fun night of shopping! Enjoy beverages and snacks while shopping at Primp - West End. Ten percent of sales will go to Children's charity care program.

2016 Summer Events Kick Off

January 1, 1970, 12 a.m. – 12 a.m., Saint Paul

To help us kick off our summer events, you’re invited to a special party at the Minnesota Children’s Museum on February 23. Register for the Baby Steps 3K, HeartBeat 5000 and/or Pine Tree Runs 5K and 10K; connect with other families and employees; learn about our interactive fundraising platform; enjoy snacks and tour the museum – all for free.

2017 Team Superstars Kick-Off

January 26, 2017, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Minneapolis

Interested in running for a good cause? Join us on Thursday, January 26 to learn about opportunities to run and fundraise for Children's at Grandma's Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon or the Twin Cities Marathon (full or 10 mile options). Mix and mingle with Children's Team Superstars athletes, mentors and running coaches. Enjoy free food and discount shopping (20% off). We’ll have a special drawing for people who sign up to run the Twin Cities Marathon on behalf of Children’s that evening, as well as a drawing for anyone who shows up.