This fun 5K is not a timed race, it’s more like a series of activities that just happen to span a 5K distance. The route includes business stops and participant “challenges” along the way, including a few food and beverage stops. Our main focus is to spotlight wonderful family-friendly activity opportunities that are right in our “back yard”, showcase LOCALLY-OWNED businesses we want to ensure our participants see, and a few LOCALLY-OWNED food/beverage establishments who will provide samples. This event changes location every year, and this year we chose La Crescent to specifically highlight the beautiful bike/pedestrian bridge and vibrant downtown area. This year only also includes an optional “duathlon” feature, a bike ride across the bike/pedestrian bridge to Shore Acres Road and back after completing the 5K. Participants should allow approximately 3 hours to complete the 5K if participating in the challenges (there are MANY!) and an additional 30-60 minutes for the optional bike ride.