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Run with the Herd 2026


Run with the Herd 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026

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Run with the Herd 5K is a family-friendly walk/run created to support the important work of SAVE, a locally based, nationally recognized expert in suicide prevention and support resources.

Not sure if a 5K is for you? We've added a 1K option!

We'll have pizza, beer, and beverages waiting for you!

Thursday, June 11 at Lake Phalen Regional Park

(1600 Phalen Dr, St Paul, MN 55106)

Join us for a fun and informative evening to help save lives.


Ways to participate:

The beauty of this fundraiser is that every single one of you can participate. Here's how:

  1. Sign up to come to the 5k in person at Lake Phalen on June 11.

  2. Donate to support loved ones impacted by suicide.

  3. Share this event on your social media pages. RSVP to the Facebook event here!

  4. Talk to your family and friends about creating a fundraising team to honor your loved ones touched by suicide

If every single person reading this does one (or more!) of these things, we will be able to save SO MANY LIVES.

Run With the Herd was created in loving memory of Tim Poferl. This event is about coming together as family, friends and community, from seasoned marathoners to casual walkers.

All proceeds benefit SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. The mission of SAVE is to prevent suicide through education, advocacy, lethal means safety efforts, and support for suicide loss survivors.

Tim Poferl was a son, grandson, brother, uncle, friend, and runner. He had an affinity for the Bison, the symbol of our group. Join the herd and make a difference. This run's for Tim.

Registration fees

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

Kids under 10 Free Closed

Run or Walk, once around Lake Phalen (5k). There will also be a 1K kids route. Pizza included in registration.

  1. Free

Adult Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

  • Run or Walk, once around Lake Phalen (5k). Beer and Pizza included in registration

    1. $39.44

      Early Bird

      Feb 10 – May 30
    2. $44.79
      May 31 – Jun 11

Kids 10-17 Closed

Online registration closed

  • Run or Walk, once around Lake Phalen (5k). There will also be a 1K kids route. Pizza included in registration.

    1. $18.04

      Early Bird

      Feb 10 – May 30
    2. $23.39
      May 31 – Jun 11

Top teams

1

All The King’s Men

Raised:

$2,556.59

2

Papa Bison

Raised:

$2,101.84

3

Comin' in CLUTCH

$2,083.56

Raised

$1,000.00

Goal

Top fundraisers

1 View fundraiser page for Ryan

Ryan Kelm

$1,009.16

Raised

$1,000.00

Goal
2 View fundraiser page for Bob

Bob Poferl

$749.75

Raised

$1,500.00

Goal
3 View fundraiser page for nina

nina hall

$559.21

Raised

$750.00

Goal

Event schedule

  • Thu, June 11, 2026 5:00 PM - Check-in/registration opens
  • Thu, June 11, 2026 5:45 PM - Opening Speaker
  • Thu, June 11, 2026 6:00 PM - 5k/1k/ walk/run begins
  • Thu, June 11, 2026 6:30 PM - Pizza, beer, and beverages for all participants
  • Thu, June 11, 2026 7:30 PM - SAVE speaker, award winners annouced
  • Thu, June 11, 2026 8:00 PM - Event concludes

Contact information

Event contact
Bob and Lynn Poferl

Sponsors

  • Presenting Sponsor

  • Memorial Garden Sponsor

  • Arch Sponsor

  • Pizza Party Sponsor

  • Beer Sponsor

  • Kilometer Sponsor