# Thumbs Up Run/Walk/Bike Event - 13th Annual - **When:** Sat, Sep 19, 2026 Β· 7:00 AM CDT - **Where:** 18599 Gary St, Elk River, MN, 55330 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rr-117596-thumbs-up-run-walk-bike-event-13th-annual ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/117596/thumbs-up-runwalkbike-event-13th-annual ## Description We can't wait to see you on Saturday, September 19th, 2026! Thank you to our Title Sponsor, First Bank Elk River , for supporting our 13th Annual Event! Thursday, September 17th, 2026 4:00 - 7:00 PM: Early Packet Pickup Location: Ripple Effect Brewing Company - 14086 Northdale Blvd, Rogers, MN 55374 Pick up your race materials, purchase Thumbs Up merch, & enjoy great company over dinner with Cantina Del Rio food truck! Participants will also receive one 50% off beverage coupon to enjoy at Ripple Effect day-of only! Friday, September 18th, 2026 4:00 - 7:00 PM: Early Packet Pickup Location: Lake Orono Park - 18599 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330 Chalk Party! Help us Chalk the Walk with positive messages & remembrance of our loved ones (chalk provided), plus enjoy a colorful treat with Mason's Sno & More ! REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 9:00 PM! Saturday, September 19th, 2026 7:00 - 8:30 AM: Same-Day Packet Pickup 9:00 AM: Opening & Remembrance Ceremony 9:25 AM: Keynote Speaker - Lindsey Young 9:45 AM: Pre-Race Stretch with KPower Yoga 10:00 AM: Races Begin 10:00 AM - 5K & 10K Bike 10:03 AM - 5K & 10K Run 10:20 AM - 5K Walk 11:00 AM: Festivities & Food Trucks 11:15 AM: Top Finishers Award Ceremony 11:45 AM: Youth Color Run, sponsored by Elk Dental Center Ages 3-5: 1/2K Ages 6-8 :1K Ages 9-12: 1 mile 1:00 PM: Event Ends Directions & Parking Information Event Location: Lake Orono Park – 18599 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330 Free Parking is available at the Sherburne County Fairground Parking Lot: 18335 Joplin St NW, Elk River, MN 55330 Please try to carpool if you are able! Youth Activities Youth Color Run (1/2K, 1K, & 1 Mile) Crazy Hair Face Painting by JoyFlower Face Painting Kindness Rocks by Plaisted Companies Mindfulness by Ms. Liz Playground area Splash Pad (weather dependent) Food Trucks & Beverages Food Trucks Available On-Site: A Spud Above Chili Lime Get Bizzy Cooking Mac's Mini's What's the Scoop? Edge Bar & Boutique Coffee Cart Water Stations along the route Activities & More Info Register by August 23rd, 2026 to be guaranteed a participant t-shirt with your registration fee Memory Tree - Bring a photo of your loved one to be displayed Grief Support & Bereavement Memorial Area Mental Health & Wellness Vendors On-Site Veteran Memorial Area sponsored by Hannay Electric πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Caricatures by Creating Colucci Miniature Horses by I nterMission Horses Friendly dogs are welcome at the event and must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pets . THE THUMBS UP MOVEMENT Thumbs Up was founded in 2014 by several community members in honor of two great men, Bob Schmit and Chuck Dahlheimer, who, like many others, took their lives after living in silence from a mental illness. Thumbs Up is all about EMBRACING those struggling and breaking the stigma around mental health, connecting, supporting, and encouraging one another to talk about their feelings and challenges and to "KEEP MOVING FORWARD." We are dedicated to educating and teaching about mental illness, the warning signs of suicide, what you can do to help others who struggle, and community awareness initiatives. So, let's UNITE to help others to KEEP MOVING FORWARD. MISSION STATEMENT Bringing awareness to mental health and providing support and resources to all . #KEEPMOVINGFORWARD --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rr-117596-thumbs-up-run-walk-bike-event-13th-annual](https://runthis.run/event/rr-117596-thumbs-up-run-walk-bike-event-13th-annual) β€” data from Run This (runthis.run).