Kick off Happy Days with a run!
Join us for the Happy Days 5K and Youth Fun Run at Elmcrest Park to start the day with energy and community fun.
After the race, head over to the main festival site in the COR (across from City Hall on Sunwood Drive NW) for the parade, expo, food trucks, kids’ activities, live music, fireworks, and more.
Learn more about the full Happy Days festival here.
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| Registration Dates | Cost | T-Shirt Included? |
| Jan 1 - May 31 | $40 | Yes |
| June 1 - Aug 16 | $45 | Yes |
| August 17 - Sept. 12 | $45 | No, unless extras remain |
The top male and female finishers in each age group will receive an award as well as the overall top male and female. The age group categories are as follows: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and above.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Youth Fun Run
This is a just-for-fun run designed for kids of all ages. Participants will be grouped into younger and older runners depending on total registration and age distribution. The younger group will run approximately 100 feet, and the older group approximately 175 feet. The Youth Fun Run will use the same finish line as the 5K and will take place after all 5K runners have finished.
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Register for Youth Fun Run$7.34
Ages 9 and under
Jan 5 - Sep 12
5K
Price changes in 1 month 21 days-
Run our scenic, USATF-certified 5K course featuring a mixed park/residential route with a few gentle hills. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or tackling your first 5K, you’ll enjoy this route at Elmcrest Park.
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Register for 5K$44.79
Early bird pricing
Now registering Jan 5 – May 31 -
$50.14Jun 1 – Sep 12
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$45.00 – Day-of Registration
Day-of Registration - T- shirts not guaranteed
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Event schedule
- Sat, September 12, 2026 7:00 AM - Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration
- Sat, September 12, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K Start
- Sat, September 12, 2026 9:00 AM - Youth Fun Run Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Abby Proulx
- Phone
- 763-433-9883
- Website
- Visit website
