Saturday, October 11, 2014

A fundraising run/walk event to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014, will benefit Dickman Park Summer Program and other projects in the St. Anthony West neighborhood in Northeast Minneapolis.

The “Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk,” sponsored by the St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization, in conjunction with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and Mill City Museum, commences Saturday, October 11, at 9 a.m. at Boom Island Park (700 Sibley St. NE), Minneapolis. The USTAF-certified course winds through several of Minneapolis’ most scenic areas, including Boom Island Park, Nicollet Island, the Stone Arch Bridge, and the Mississippi Riverfront. In partnership with the Mill City Museum, this year the course will showcase historical facts about various landmarks throughout the route. Registration is $30 until October 8, and $35 on race day. Prizes will be awarded to top male/female finishers.

Registration and other event information is available at http://stawno.org/events/5k-runwalk/