Riverfest 1 Mile & 5k

Join us for a 1 Mile and/or 5k Run/Walk on River St along the Mississippi River in Monticello, MN! Started in 1976 as a bicentennial celebration, Riverfest is yearly celebration bringing the city of Monticello together for many festivities. One of which is a race Saturday morning, which has both a one mile and a 5k option.

For more information, check out the Riverfest Website and Riverfest Facebook page. 

32 oz water bottles will be given to the male and female winners of both races. Below is a picture of the water bottles from 2024. 

Certificates will be awarded to the winners of the following age groups:
1 Mile
4 and Under
5 - 9 
10 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59 
60 - 69
70 - 79
80 and over

5k
12 and under
13 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59 
60 - 69
70 - 79
80 and over

Providing race photos for all participants to keep as a memory for of the event are a priority for us. There will be a photographer on site and on the course to get professional photographs that will be shared with all after the event. 

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Race Shirts are NOT included with your registration fee. They are available as an add-on purchase until Thurs, June 18th, 2025 for $15.

Two groups that have historically helped out with out with the Riverfest 5k are the Monticello Fire Department and Monticello Royalty. Donations can be made by both participants and non-participants. 100% of donations will be split between the Monticello Fire Department and Monticello Royalty. Donate here:

Donation Link

Saturday, July 12:
6:30am - Packet Pick-Up Begins

1 Mile Course

5k Course