5K Family Fun Run and One-Mile Fun Walk

5K Family Fun Run and One-Mile Fun Walk 

Dress in your best family-friendly spooky attire and join us for the first Halloween Family Fun Run and kids' activities in support of the 728 Cadets.  All proceeds support the 728 Cadets Marching Band and River Valley Winter Performing Arts! 

Can't make it to the Fun Run but still want to support the students?  Donate at Give MN, 728 Cadets.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

5k run starts at 8:30 am, check-in starts at 7:30 am

One-mile walk/run starts at 9:30 am

Registration includes a race bid, race bag, and a spooktacular good time! 

Running not your thing, no problem! 

Free non-scary kids activities starting at 9:30 am until 11am - no registration necessary!

Course: The race will start and finish within Otsego Regional Park.  The course is a repeated loop, and we ask that you please stay to the RIGHT side of the course to allow for passing on the left.    5K Race Map

Bikes, scooters, roller blades/skates and/or skateboards are not permitted.

Parking: Runners and walkers are encouraged to arrive early to allow yourself time to get to the start line. Parking is limited within the park. Registrants can park along 96th Street NE, Otsego outside of the park. 

Race Day Bags: First 100 registrants are guaranteed a race day bag. Additional registrants will be provided bags as inventory allows. The earlier you register, the better we can plan to provide all participants with a race day bag! 

Please note: The running and walking path will NOT be closed to the public during the race. We ask that you please share the trail by being courteous and respectful to those using the trail for non-5K associated activities.

Race Contact Info: If you have any questions about this race, please contact 728CadetsMarchingBand@gmail.com