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River Rat Races 5K and 1K

5K and 1K

CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN AT BELLE PRAIRIE PARK


THE EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO CRANE MEADOWS WILDLIFE REFUGE

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/crane-meadows
19502 IRIS RD.
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345

The 5K will be held on a hard crushed rock surface, will be wheeled for accuracy and chip timed. There are minimal hills and great views of the lakes and river. If you haven't been to Crane Meadows you will be amazed at the wildlife, educational center, and the new spotting scope.
Free Fun Run and all walkers are welcome.


DISCOUNT FOR RUNNERS AGES 15 AND UNDER!
Save $10 each. (discount received in checkout)


CHIP TIMING by Wayzata Results



River Rat Race Day Schedule
7:30 a.m. Race Day Signup and Packet Pickup at the Crane Meadows Classroom
8:30 a.m. 5K Start
9:15 a.m. 1K Start
Results available online when you finish.



Online Registration will close on June 3rd at 10 p.m.

Race Day registration will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday

Runners ages 15 or younger receive a $10 discount. (The discount is awarded at checkout).


Register before May 20 to ensure available of t-shirts. WWW.RIVERRATRACES.COM









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Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

1K

  1. Register for 1K
  2. Free – Free Fun Run

5K

Price changes in 17 days 6 hours

    1. $29.49

      Best Price

      Now registering Jan 14 – May 23
      Register for 5K
    2. $34.99
      May 24 – Jun 3

Starting Procedures

The 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. Faster runners should place themselves toward the front. Walkers and strollers toward the back. The 1K Fun Run will start at 9:15 a.m.

The Course

CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN AT BELLE PRAIRIE PARK
THE EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO CRANE MEADOWS WILDLIFE REFUGE

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/crane-meadows
19502 IRIS RD.
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345

The 5K will be held on a hard crushed rock surface, will be wheeled for accuracy and chip timed. There are minimal hills and great views of the lakes and river. If you haven't been to Crane Meadows you will be amazed at the wildlife, educational center, and the new spotting scope.
Free Fun Run and all walkers are welcome.




Event schedule

  • Sat, June 6, 2026 7:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins
  • Sat, June 6, 2026 8:30 AM - 5K Start
  • Sat, June 6, 2026 9:15 AM - Fun Run Start
  • Sat, June 6, 2026 9:30 AM - Awards as soon as available

Contact information

Event contact
Jacki Devine
Phone
+1 320-632-5796
Website
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Sponsors

  • Little Falls Lions Club
  • St. Francis Health and Wellness
  • Walmart
  • Coborn's Inc.
  • Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
  • Endurunce Shop
  • Range Printing
  • Froggy's Signs