Represent your state and reach a hand across the river in this friendly rivalry! Starting in the Stillwater, Minn. area and finishing in Hudson, Wisc., runners cross the St. Croix River over the I-94 bridge vying for the honor of their state.
Golden Valley Pride Festival is a celebration of Golden Valley LGBTQ+ individuals, families, friends, and allies. As the first and largest suburban pride festival in Minnesota, we provide an inclusive experience uniting people from across the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. All are welcome.
Garry Bjorklund won the inaugural Grandma’s Marathon in 1977 and was again the champion in 1980.
While that may be his local claim to fame, the Duluth area native also represented the United States in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, placing 13th in the 10,000-meters.
In 1991, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon was created to recognize his lifelong contributions to running throughout the area and state of Minnesota.
The art of documentary. The warmth of Winona.
FEBRUARY 1-8, 2026: Celebrating 21 Years!
The Frozen River Film Festival offers programs that engage, educate and activate viewers to become involved in the world. These programs provide a unique perspective on environmental issues, sustainable communities, adventure travel and sports, and diverse cultures while showcasing the art of documentary film. Our films often explore issues, concerns, and life’s successes that are usually not covered in the local media.
Frozen 5K Run/Walk 2026
Saturday, February 7th at 9:00am
5k run/walk – Individual
Online registration ends February 6th, 11:59pm CST
Race day:
Race start time is 9:00 am.
The start location will be at the crosswalk in front of Zorbaz.
Plan to be at the stage in the North room of Zorbaz ten minutes ahead of your start time for the prerace meeting.
Spend the day in Allison Park from 11am-3pm as our Knights of Columbus serve up burgers, hotdogs, beverages and all the extras!
Stick around until dusk (9:45ish) for the always spectacular fireworks display over Sleepy Eye Lake provided by our Sleepy Eye Fire Department.**Please note this is a weather pending event, so be sure to check back here for the latest announcements. Remember our fire department puts safety first, so if you're worried about missing the show, arrive early and have a memorable night!
2026 Foot Lake 4 Walk/Run
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Location: Ambulance Garage: Corner of Becker Ave and 2nd St, Willmar, MN
The Arboretum’s annual Spring Flower Show is back! Get an early taste of spring with thousands of plants, including spring bulbs, orchids and tropicals, on display in the Oswald Visitor Center and Snyder Building. This year’s show explores the theme of “water,” drawing inspiration from Minnesota’s lakes, rivers and wetlands and the life they support.
The Spring Flower Show is included with general daily admission, which will be available in early January.
Kick-Off Spring at the Fitger's 5K race!
The USATF-certified, chip-timed 3.1-mile race travels along Superior Street starting and ending back at Fitger’s. Welcome to the 2nd of 3 KP Challenge races!
Registration for the Fitger’s 5K will be available at grandmasmarathon.com!
All net proceeds from the Fitger’s 5K benefit the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF).
A fun winter festival the whole family can enjoy. Stop by Lake Ann Park for all the best winter activities! There will be an ice fishing contest (pre-registration is encouraged) a snow shoe demonstration, horse drawn sleigh rides, fat tire bike demos, sled dogs, concession to purchase and more!
