Arbor Day 5k + Kids Sapling Dash | 2026 MN Brewery Running Series

Arbor Day 5k + Kids Sapling Dash

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly Fun Run as part of the annual Arbor Day Festival, hosted by Brewing a Better Forest and Minneapolis Parks and Rec!

Celebrate trees, trails, and community with a lively evening of music, art, food trucks, beer, educational booths, and even a chance to help plant new trees alongside local arborists.

🎟️ Registration is free with a suggested donation to support Brewing a Better Forest. Reserve your spot to participate in the Fun Run activities!

🌳 2026 DATE & LOCATION!
Friday, April 24 | Bethune Park
Arbor Day Festivities: 4:00–8:00PM
Fun Run Activities Begin: 6:00PM

🏃 Run the bases with Elmer the Elm Tree
🕕 Starts at 6:15PM
🎉 Includes:

• Lift Bridge Root Beer at the finish line + access to all Arbor Day festivities

🌿 Enjoy a loop around the nearby trail
🕡 Starts at 6:30PM
🍻 Includes:

• Token for one craft beer (21+) or n/a root beer and access to all Arbor Day festivities

👟 Entry for 4 participants (choose 5K or Sapling Dash)
🥤 4 drink tokens (beer or root beer)
👕 Youth 'Run for Fun' event t-shirts (2) or BRS swag items (2)
🌳 Access to all Arbor Day festivities
💚 Suggested donation supports local tree care and trail sustainability

4:00–8:00PM – Arbor Day Festival (open to all!)
~6:20PM – Sapling Dash with Elmer the Elm Tree
6:30PM – 5K Fun Run Start

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Let’s be active, have fun, and give back—one tree (and one root beer) at a time! 🌳🍻

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Important details:

• This is an untimed, fun-run. All levels of walkers, runners and joggers are welcome.
• This is an open course, meaning roads will NOT be closed. You are responsible for obeying all traffic laws and regulations.
• The course will be marked with arrows to help you know where to go.
• You must bring a valid ID or driver's license. You do not need to be 21 to enjoy the event, but you must be 21 to enjoy the beer. Please drink responsibly. Registered, underage participants will receive a token for a non-alcoholic beverage.
• Our events are rain or shine! If conditions become unsafe to run, we will still hang out and drink beer.
• There will not be a bag check; please plan accordingly and dress appropriately for the weather.
• Dogs and strollers are welcome on the course, with care and caution. Please remember - you are running at your own risk on city sidewalks / streets / trails, which might not be suitable for your 4-legged and /or pint size running buddies. You will also want to check with the brewery to make sure you can abide by their dog / underage policies. Please make the best decision possible for your crew.
• Please drink responsibly. We always encourage carpooling and safe, designated drivers.

Keep an eye on your inbox - we will send you all final event details via email the week of this event and share anything else you might need to know to participate.

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Cheers to beers! We’ll see on Arbor Day!

The Minnesota Brewery Running Series is happy to be back with another season of organizing fun run events at local breweries!

We started with one event - a 5k in Minneapolis, MN in celebration of Global Running Day. We now collectively organize over 300 event per year across 26+ states, and counting! Check out our full event line up: www.breweryrunningseries.com

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