• Boom Island Park (map)
  • 724 Sibley Street Northeast
  • Minneapolis, MN, 55413
  • United States

Earth Day 2022 5K Bee Run/Walk and River Cleanup

April 23, 2022

Run the Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup, Boom Island Park, Minneapolis, in the only National Park offering scenic views of the Mississippi River! Family-friendly and dogs welcome on a course that travels through one of the city's most historic and naturally beautiful areas. Before and following the 5K learn about efforts to protect pollinators, and enjoy live music, entertainment, and Earth Day festivities. Take part in an organized river cleanup. Virtual 5K run is also available at a reduced price! Each paid participant gets a tech t-shirt, a Mill City Running discount and a chance to win big prizes: Four tickets to a regular-season Vikings game in U.S. Bank Stadium, an HD Flat-screen Smart TV and many more! Kid's run (age 6 & younger) includes a 'bee goodie bag'!

SCHEDULE:
8:30 am - Kid's Run start
9:00 am - Bee Run 5K start
9:30 am - River Cleanup start

PRICING:
5K Individual - $35 ($40 on race day)
5K Team - $30 ($40 on race day)
Virtual Run - $25 (Register until April 15)
No charge for Kids Run

PACKET PICKUP
Mill City Running
Friday, April 22, 3:00-6:00 pm.
411 E Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55413

AWARDS:
Registered participants have a chance to win:
Grand Prize: 4 tickets to a Minnesota Vikings Game ($600 value)
2nd Grand Prize: Flat Screen Smart TV