Earth Day 5K
- Running
- 5k
Welcome to the 2026 Rochester Running Club Polar Bear 5K Prediction Run! This unique event challenges participants to predict their finish time for a 5K race. The clock and finish line stopwatch will begin at 9:00 AM CST. Participants should start their race precisely at the time they predict they will finish before 10:00 AM. For example, if you predict a 30-minute 5K, start at 9:30 AM to finish at 10:00 AM. Finishing before 10:00 AM results in disqualification, but you still support a local 5K.
Prizes: The first 10 people to cross the line after 10:00 AM will win a festive Polar Bear trophy designed by Roger Heil. Participants are not allowed to wear or use a watch or any timing device.
Course: This year, the race will begin and end on the trail near Minnesota Treads, utilizing Cascade Lake for a nearly perfect 5K out-and-back course.
Registration Fees:
Packet Pickup: Minnesota Treads from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on race day.
Contact Information:
| Member Registration (Nov 1 - Dec 14) | $20.00 | View |
| Non-Member Registration (Nov 1 - Dec 14) | $25.00 | View |
| Member Registration (Dec 15 - Dec 31) | $25.00 | View |
| Non-Member Registration (Dec 15 - Dec 31) | $30.00 | View |
| Member Raceday Registration | $30.00 | View |
| Non-Member Raceday Registration | $35.00 | View |
| Rochester Running Club Members | $22.20 | View |
| Standard Registration | $27.50 | View |
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