Running with Ella is a 5K run held on August 29, 2026, in Austin, Minnesota, starting at 8:00 AM from Horace Austin Park's Municipal Pool Parking Lot. Entry fees range from $25 to $30. If you're traveling to Austin for the race, this event accommodates both in-person and virtual participation, giving you flexibility if your schedule shifts. The relatively early start time means you can plan the rest of your race weekend accordingly, whether you're staying overnight in the area or arriving the morning of the event.
From the Race Organizer
Running With Ella is not quite your typical 5k. We have no podium (though we just might hand out an odd prize or two), or timer. Putting up a lightning fast time at our 5k will not qualify you for the Boston Marathon. But what we do bring to the table–in spades, if we can brag just a little–is the spirit of joy, hope, and community. We gather on this morning to celebrate movement of any kind–whether that means running, walking, skipping, or dancing your way to the finish line. From dad jokes to high fives to music, we put as much into the fun as we do the run (or walk or dance or...you get it). Once again this year, our event ends just as one of the most popular annual gatherings in town–the Austin ArtWorks Festival–begins. Participants will reach the finish line just in time to join in for the Festival kick-off on Saturday morning. This event is more than just fun, though; by joining us, you’re helping to raise money for the Riverland College Emergency Grant Scholarship, which will support students who experience an unforeseen financial burden that would otherwise negatively impact their academic success and possibly even derail their future. Running With Ella is a charity run lovingly organized by With Ella, Inc. to celebrate the memory of Ella Page. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our mission is to support college-aged women and others as they navigate the unique challenges of early adulthood–particularly those revolving around mental health. We strive to create a safe, uplifting community that empowers young people to break the silence that too often stifles those at life’s starting line, to build resilience, to nurture their mental and physical wellbeing, and to lead healthier, happier lives. Our event includes both a 5k and virtual 5k, as we hope to include those who can't make the trip to Austin. Please help us celebrate Ella's memory and champion her legacy in giving back to the educational community.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 29.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Austin, 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
Running With Ella 2026 — Austin, MN takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Austin, Minnesota.
Where is Running With Ella 2026 — Austin, MN held?
Running With Ella 2026 — Austin, MN is held at Horace Austin Park (Municipal Pool Parking Lot) in Austin, Minnesota.
Where can I find hotels near Running With Ella 2026 — Austin, MN?
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