Promise 5K & Bensky's Race

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or pushing a stroller with coffee in hand, we'd love for you to be part of this special day as we raise funds and awareness for vulnerable children and families in Haiti.

📍 Robbins Island Regional Park | Willmar, MN

Enjoy a beautiful route through the park and around Willmar Lake, grab a slice of pie at the Pie-K, hear updates from Haiti, and browse Haitian-made artwork.

Not local? No problem! Sign up for our Virtual Promise 5K and complete your run or walk wherever you are.

Every registration helps support the work of Children of the Promise in Northern Haiti. 💙

The 5K race is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series of West Central Minnesota, and there will be official timing with results posted online at http://www.glcrsrun.com/ via Pickle Events.

Children of the Promise is a nonprofit organization keeping families together in Haiti by strengthening and empowering them toward lasting health and stability. Through holistic care—addressing physical, spiritual, emotional, educational, and economic needs—we equip vulnerable children and families with the tools to thrive.

Our vision is for every Haitian child to grow up in a healthy Christian home. To make this a reality, we invest in family-strengthening programs, providing essential resources and opportunities that reduce the risk of family separation. One of our key programs, ICEP, offers quality education to help over 240 students build a strong foundation for the future.

By prioritizing family preservation and education, we seek to break cycles of poverty and create lasting change—one child, one family at a time.

For more information, visit our website: www.childrenofthepromise.org

Visit MapMyRun for an interactive map of the route, including elevation gain and mile markers.

The Promise 5K race in Willmar, MN is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series! This includes official timing and published online results.

"The Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series includes road races from towns throughout the West Central Minnesota area. The vision statement of this running series is: Inspiring and motivating everyone to be active by promoting health & wellness through a series of race events that are fun, safe & well organized."

For more information on the series and official race results via Pickle Events, visit http://www.glcrsrun.com/.

We have had so many amazing sponsors for our previous races! We are so appreciative of these businesses (and the people who work there!) & their partnership with Children of the Promise. If you are interested in sponsoring this race, please reach out to Jenna Thorson at jthorson@childrenofthepromise.org!