Please join us for the second annual Stearns County Fair Milk Run 5K! The race will be held on the Stearns County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the annual fair. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. We are excited to host this event as a collaboration of central Minnesota dairy and agricultural organizations to promote our local industries and products! New this year is the addition of a 1K Kids Fun Run, with FREE registration! Race Information: Location: Stearns County Fairgrounds, Sauk Centre, MN Start/finish line between fair office, 4H building, and general livestock building Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 1K Kids Fun Run Time: 8:00 am 5K Race Time: 8:30 am 5K Early Registration Fee : $15.00 (Price increases to $20 July 24th) 1K Kids Fun Run Registration Fee: FREE! Registration includes t-shirt, race swag bag, and post-race refreshments! DAIRY FARMERS: If you are actively dairy farming, you and your immediate family members can receive FREE registration! Cl
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Stearns County Fair Milk Run 5K 2026 — Sauk Centre, MN
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Sauk Centre, MN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
