Victory Races - 5k, 10k, Doubleheader

Victory Races is back to Labor Day! Join us for a fun and fulfilling experience. Pick your distance or participate in the doubleheader! Each race comes with a medal, a fast course, and a fun time out in the Minneapolis neighborhood. Plus, every step you take supports nonprofits strengthening the Minneapolis community. Lace up and make a difference!

Course

This course is flat, straight, and fast! The race starts on Webber Parkway near Colfax and proceeds west on Victory Memorial Drive to the flagpole. It then turns directly south to Lowry to the halfway point turn-around and returns the same route, finishing on Webber Parkway near Bryant Ave. The 5K course is flat, out to the flagpole and back. The course and our events are all USATF Certified.

Race Day Schedule

8:00 am - 10k Start

9:30 am - 5k Start

10:20 am - Kids Start


We're excited to share some exciting updates for the return of Victory Races Presented by LifeSource in 2026!

Victory Lakes Voyage Challenge
New for 2026, we’re introducing the Victory Lakes Voyage Challenge — an endurance journey that connects two iconic Twin Cities races. Participants who complete the Victory 5K and 10K and the City of Lakes Half Marathon in 2026 will earn an exclusive Voyage Challenge medal to celebrate their 22.4-mile accomplishment across these two storied events. The Voyage Challenge is designed for runners who want to take their training to the next level and earn a one-of-a-kind keepsake for their achievement.

You may also like the following events from Run Minnesota:

• This March, 14th March, 09:00 am, Everybody's Irish 5k and 10k in Minneapolis
• This September, 13th September, 08:00 am, City of Lakes Half Marathon in Minneapolis

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