Family Sports & Fitness – Family Friendly Races, Walks & Tournaments
Family Sports and Fitness are a great way to spend time together. We keep a running list of events that have been submitted to us here. We have also included some product links for items we feel may help families promote fitness. We do receive compensation from Amazon for purchases through these links.
If you have a sporting event you would like to share, please keep in mind our parameters and mission. Events must be something that can be participated in as a family and it must be a stand-alone event with no long-term commitment. Please feel free to email Joy with your submissions
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Bunker Stampede • September 15, 2018 • Bunker Hills Regional Park, Coon Rapids • A 5k run and half-mile kids run to benefit summer camps • Cost: $25/5K; $5/kids run.
Minnesota Hope & Hearts Run, Walk & Kids’ Fun Dash • September 15, 2018 • Bunker Hills Regional Park, Coon Rapids • A 5k Run, Memorial Walk and kids fun dash, plus live music, food and more • Cost: $10 to $30/pp.
Minneapolis Bike Tour • September 16, 2018 • Boom Island Park, Minneapolis • Starts and ends at Boom Island and features a short route and a long route • Cost: $20 to $50/pp.
Kids Glo Run• September 21, 2018 • Colby Lake Park, Woodbury • Participants receive glo items to illuminate this night-time run while neon signs guide runners along the approximate one mile route. After the run, participants can try the laser beam maze! • Ages 6-13 • Cost: $15/child
Freedom 5K • September 22, 2018 • Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul • After the run/walk, the Kids Zone will be open with face painting, bounce houses, games and more, and the MnTC Choir will sing songs and share testimonies of hope • Cost: $30/adult; $5-$10/child.
Washburn Games • September 23, 2018 • Bryn Mawr Meadows Park, Minneapolis • 1:30-4:30 pm • A mix of a noncompetitive sports sampler, crafts, music and fun for children ages 4 – 12 and their families. Come play rugby, soccer, lacrosse, cricket, karate, football, yoga and more. • Cost: $10/advance; $15/Day of Event.
Family Adventure Bike Ride• October 6, 2018 • Colby Lake Park, Woodbury • Families follow a map of through six miles of trails to six parks where they complete challenges. Treats and beverages served at the end.• Ages 6+ • Cost: $20/family.
Turkey Bowl • November 17, 2018 • Minnetonka Civic Center Park & Hopkins High School • Teams compete in a laid-back, non-officiated touch football tournament. Recommended for ages 12+. Each 5-player team must have a minimum of 2 adults and a minimum of 2 kids. Registration Required. Space is Limited • Cost: $60..
