📣🩳 SHORT SHORTS 5K UPDATE + ROUTE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🩳📣 We've got a couple important updates leading into race day! 🚧 Due to road construction outside Swing Barrel , all pre-race and post-race festivities will be held at Davy Park , conveniently located right next to the start/finish line. FULL details will be shared with all participants in the pre-race email. 🍻🎶 The good news? You'll still get all the fun, including food, drinks, music, awards, and post-race celebrations. 🪑 Since we'll be partying in the park, seating will be limited. We highly encourage you to bring your own lawn chair so you can kick back, relax, and enjoy the festivities after the race. 🏃♂️🩳 ROUTE ANNOUNCEMENT! We're mixing things up this year! Instead of last year's straight out-and-back course, runners will get a quick loop through Woodlawn Park before heading back to the finish line. 🗺️ Check out the updated route here: 2026 SHORT SHORTS 5K_FINAL https://www.strava.com/routes/3472677545296033354 ________________________________________ 👟🍻 Get ready to show some leg! 🍻👟 The SHORT SHORTS 5K is back at Swing Barrel Brewing Co. and while we highly encourage rocking your shortest, funniest, most retro shorts… regular running shorts are totally fine too! 😎 📍 Location: Swing Barrel Brewing Co. 📅 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 🎽 Dress Code: Short shorts encouraged, but not required! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just here for the fun (and that post-race beer 🍺), this 5K is all about good vibes, great people, and a little leg day celebration. Each registration includes: 🍺 ONE FREE drink 👕 Official 2026 SHORT SHORTS 5K Shirt ☕ Commemorative Mug 🩳 Plus the option to purchase one-of-a-kind custom SHORT SHORTS! Stick around after the race for: ✔️ Cold beer from Swing Barrel ✔️ Live music ✔️ Great food ✔️ Prizes for best (and boldest) shorts ✔️ An all-around great time 👉 SIGN UP NOW! Grab your running buddies and let’s make it a night to remember! 🏃♂️✨
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SHORT SHORTS 5K @ Swing Barrel 2026 — Moorhead, MN
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When is SHORT SHORTS 5K @ Swing Barrel 2026 — Moorhead, MN?
SHORT SHORTS 5K @ Swing Barrel 2026 — Moorhead, MN takes place on June 11, 2026. The race is held in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Where is SHORT SHORTS 5K @ Swing Barrel 2026 — Moorhead, MN held?
SHORT SHORTS 5K @ Swing Barrel 2026 — Moorhead, MN is held at 814 Center Ave in Moorhead, Minnesota.
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