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Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Minneapolis

Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Minneapolis

Race Date

Aug 15, 2026

Location

Maple Grove, MN

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Location
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

The Experience

Beat the heat and treat yourself at the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon—a sweet celebration of summer miles and frozen rewards. Whether you’re racing the speedy 5K, cruising through the 10K, or going the distance in the Half Marathon, this event is designed to be fun, festive, and refreshingly cool from start to finish. We will be gathering the Fernbrook Elementary School in Maple Grove, MN. When you cross the finish line, your reward is waiting: a delicious, ice-cold popsicle to help you chill out and celebrate your accomplishment. Every finisher will also receive a custom Popsicle-themed finisher medal—bright, bold, and worthy of showing off. Awards will be presented in all three distances to the top three male and female finishers in standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under. Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or just looking for a cool way to log some summer miles, the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon is the perfect blend of fun and fast.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Fernbrook Elementary School, Maple Grove, MN, 55369

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details2/15

limited extras

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 79°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

62°

Afternoon (High)

79°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.2"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Minneapolis?

The Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Minneapolis is held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Minneapolis take place?

It takes place in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

What distances does the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Minneapolis offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Minneapolis course flat and good for a PR?

The Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Minneapolis is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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