The Minnesota Eye Foundation created the Strides 4 Sight 5k Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run in 2014 to increase awareness and funding for The Vision Project, a community outreach program offering free eye care services and surgical treatments to individuals unable to otherwise afford care.
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul, MN 55103
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8:30 AM – Registration Check In and Day of Registration Option
9:00 AM – Kids Fun Run begins & Silent Auction Opens
9:30 AM – 5K Run/Walk
10:30 AM – Awards
5K RUN/WALK REGISTRATION:
$35 per adult (participant over the age of 12+)
Participants receive a Unisex Sized T-Shirt and Race Bib
NOTE: Processing fees apply for registration.
Day of Event Registration increases to $45
KIDS FUN RUN REGISTRATION:
$15 per child (participant ages 1-12)
Participants receive a Unisex Sized T-Shirt and Race Bib * t-shirt subject to availability with registration. All kids receive a ribbon and goody bag
NOTE: Processing fees apply for registration. Day of Event Registration increases to $25. Kids’ Area activities include face painting, yard games, tattoos, DJ music and more!
SILENT AUCTION:
The Silent Auction is always a HUGE HIT with a fantastic array of items to bid on… many price points of a great variety of interesting things – tickets, sports gear, restaurant certificates and more! Auction items will be posted online, and items will be displayed at the event. The ONLINE Auction will start on Friday, September 19 at 10am and close Monday, September 22 at 10am. All proceeds will assist with The Vision Project and add to the fundraising efforts of Strides 4 Sight.
Items will be available at the event and if the bidder chooses to buy for a “Want It Now” price, the bidder will be able to pay onsite and bring home the item home that day. Cash, Check and online payments will be accepted.
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