Join the celebration of motherhood at
Abria’s Life is Wonderful Fun Run on
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 9am - Noon
Lake Harriet (Bandshell), Minneapolis
Abria’s Life is Wonderful Fun Run goes beyond a typical run -
it’s a meaningful tribute to the incredible women who shape our lives.
Lace up your sneakers, gather your family and friends,
and make this day unforgettable.
To amplify the experience, consider creating a team! While adding the enjoyment of some lighthearted competition, teams boost camaraderie and can motivate more people from your communities to participate.
Register today, create a team, and be part of a heartwarming event that embraces the spirit of family and community. Abria’s Life is Wonderful Fun Run is not just a run – it’s a celebration of life and the cherished women who make it extraordinary.
The Life Is Wonderful 5K and 10K course is USATF certified. The 10K consists of two loops around Lake Harriet on the roads. The 5K Run and Walk is one loop around the lake. The course is moderately hilly on north and south ends, flat on east and west sides.
*Registration fees are not considered a charitable contribution to Abria Pregnancy Resources. Abria Pregnancy Resources is registered as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts to Abria are non-refundable.
Registration Dates | 10k Registration Fees | 5k Run/Walk Registration Fees | Kids Fun Run (11 and Under) |
Until Feb 7, 2024 | $40 | $30 | Free with Adult registration use Promo Code "KDFREE" |
Feb 8 - Mar 17, 2024 | $45 | $35 | $5 |
Mar 18 - Apr 30, 2024 | $50 | $40 | $7 |
May 1 - May 11, 2024 | $60 | $50 | $10 |
- Abria's Life is Wonderful T-Shirt* (size guaranteed if signed up prior to May 1st)
- Family friendly warm up session
- Opportunity to run Lake Harriett's running trail and street path
- Access to kid zone (face painting, balloon artist, activities)
- Post-event celebration
- Help Abria put a choice for life within reach for thousands of women
🏆 Get ready to be showered with rewards for your amazing efforts!
🥇Top Female & Top Male 10K & 5K Runners: Prepare to be pampered! Each winner will strut away with a $25 Amazon gift card, an exclusive Abria medal, a cool Abria cap, an envy-inducing Abria swag bag, and a month's supply of Ka'Chava protein to keep you fueled up for your next victory lap!
🍕Top Fundraising Team: Who's hungry for success? The top fundraising team will score big with a Domino's pizza party, because champions deserve a delicious slice of the pie!
💰Top Fundraiser: Cash in on your fundraising finesse! The top individual fundraiser will snag a sweet $100 Amazon gift card, because your generosity deserves to be rewarded!
🎉Raise the Bar Rewards: But wait, there's more! Raise the stakes and hit these individual fundraising milestones to unlock even more goodies:
💸 $350 Milestone*: Score an exclusive 2024 Abria Fun Run T-shirt and a 2lb bag of Ka' Chava protein to keep you energized and stylish on the track! ($350 represents the cost of reaching one women in need of our services)
🎁 $500 Milestone*: Double the fun with an Amazon gift card and a bag of gourmet coffee added to your loot, because hitting that fundraising goal deserves a delicious treat! ($500 represents the cost of funding one month of parenting classes)
💼 $1,000 Milestone*: Reach for the stars and get rewarded with an Abria Swag Bag, and of course, more Ka' Chava protein powder! You're not just running, you're running in style! ($1000 represents the cost to provide women what she needs to choose life)
*Milestones are for individual fundraising goals
🎉 Beat the Rush and Grab Your Goodies Early! 🏃♂️🏃♀
Avoid the hustle and bustle by snagging your race bib and swag ahead of time—it's like getting a head start on all the excitement!
Here's the scoop:
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: TC Running Company, 868 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102
Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Where: Abria Pregnancy Resources - St. Paul Clinic, 2200 University Avenue West, Suite 160, St. Paul, MN 55114
Bonus Tip: Feel like being a superhero? You can also pick up race bibs and swag for your family and friends who can't make it to the pre-packet pick-up. Talk about spreading the fun!
Top teams
1 |
Team Nativity 2024Raised:$1,055.28 |
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2 |
Saint John the Baptist, New BrightonRaised:$1,034.22 |
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3 |
Catholic Softball Group$891.39 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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4 |
Fried Prickels$747.20 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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5 |
Lumen Christi/Hi-C$422.05 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for David |
David BartaRaised: $742.18 |
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2 | View fundraiser page for Bernadette |
Bernadette Prickel$533.35 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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3 | View fundraiser page for Joseph |
Joseph Rumpza$500.00 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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4 | View fundraiser page for Kelly |
Kelly Maynard$207.35 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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5 | View fundraiser page for Justine |
Justine Reisman$183.60 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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Event schedule
- Wed, May 8, 2024 11:00 AM - Pre-Packet Pick Up - TC Running Company Starts
- Wed, May 8, 2024 1:00 PM - Pre-Packet Pick Up - TC Running Company Ends
- Thu, May 9, 2024 4:00 PM - Pre- Packet Pick Up - Abria Pregnancy Resources - St. Paul Clinic Starts
- Thu, May 9, 2024 6:00 PM - Pre- Packet Pick Up - Abria Pregnancy Resources - St. Paul Clinic Ends
- Sat, May 11, 2024 9:00 AM - Registration / Packet Pickup Opens
- Sat, May 11, 2024 9:15 AM - Vendors
- Sat, May 11, 2024 9:30 AM - Warm Up Session (all ages)
- Sat, May 11, 2024 10:00 AM - Race begins (staggered start times)
- Sat, May 11, 2024 11:30 AM - Kids Fun Run (11 and under)
- Sat, May 11, 2024 11:30 AM - Awards Ceremony & Celebration
Contact information
- Event contact
- Annie Bunnell
- annie@abria.org
- Phone
- 952-769-9142
Total raised
26 percent of the goal has been raised