Glenwood Waterama Road Races — 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Magic Mile 2026 — Glenwood, MN

Date
July 25, 2026
Location
Glenwood, MN
Venue
Glenwood City Park
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $40.00
Events
Rotary 5K, Glenwood State Bank Magic Mile, Rotary 10k
Includes
T-Shirt
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Entry fees for the Glenwood Waterama Road Races range from $15 to $40, depending on the event you choose. The races take place on July 25, 2026, at Glenwood City Park in Glenwood, Minnesota, with a typical start time of 8:00 AM. You can compete in the 1-mile Magic Mile, a 5K run or walk, or the 10K run. This multi-distance format gives runners and walkers of different fitness levels options for race day while keeping logistics simple at a single venue.

From the Race Organizer
READY TO RACE AT WATERAMA IN 2025! WE'RE READY FOR YOU! The Glenwood Rotary 10K, 5K Run/Walk and Glenwood State Bank Magic Mile takes place on July 25,2026 - the Saturday morning of the annual Waterama community festival in Glenwood, MN. Race participants will meet at the Glenwood City Park/Lakeside and be bussed to the race starting lines. BUSSES LEAVE FOR THE STARTING LINES PROMPTLY AT 7:45 A.M. Participants must register by July 20, 2026 if they would like to guarantee a t-shirt. Registrations received after July 10 will receive t-shirts while supplies last. The race will be chip timed and light refreshments will be provided. Magic Mile participants will be timed using a basic stopwatch system (not chip timed). Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in a variety of age categories. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - what a deal! REGISTER BY July 20, 2025 - Race fee for 5K and 10K is $35 - no processing fee! Race fee for Magic Mile is $15 - no processing fee! Registrations received after 7/10/2026 - Race fee for 5K and 10K is $40 + processing fee. Race fee for Magic Mile is $20 + processing fees. Registrations on packet pickup 7/20/2026 and race day - Race fee for 5K and 10K is $45. Race fee for Magic Mile is $25. Registering early helps our teams plan our resources appropriately so you receive a t-shirt in your size and that we have enough busses and support staff to ensure a safe, efficient race. PACKET PICKUP Race packet pick-up will take place on Friday, July 24, evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Pope County Museum parking lot or in the city park from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the race. ON-SITE REGISTRATION INFORMATION On-site registration will be available Friday, July 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Pope County Museum parking lot and on Saturday morning in Glenwood City Park from 6:40 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. 5K Race Map https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1hdhZWhJUYRpVTIqbXDm8ky9SJedCTV8&usp=sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Glenwood Waterama Road Races — 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Magic Mile 2026 — Glenwood, MN?

Glenwood Waterama Road Races — 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Magic Mile 2026 — Glenwood, MN takes place on July 25, 2026. The race is held in Glenwood, Minnesota.

Where is Glenwood Waterama Road Races — 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Magic Mile 2026 — Glenwood, MN held?

Glenwood Waterama Road Races — 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Magic Mile 2026 — Glenwood, MN is held at Glenwood City Park in Glenwood, Minnesota.

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