Warrior 5K Run/Walk and Family Mile

Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Two Rivers High School for the 17th Annual Warrior 5K Run/Walk and Family Mile! 

Get ready for a fun event that welcomes both runners and walkers! You can enjoy the scenic 5K, featuring an out-and-back rolling course from the high school to the Mendota Heights Villages and through neighborhoods in between. Or join in the fun at the Family Mile on the beautiful Two Rivers Track!

The ISD 197 Foundation, in partnership with the Two Rivers Student Council, organizes this event to raise funds to support educational programs and opportunities for students in District 197. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to run or walk for a great cause!

8:00 - Race Day Registraion and Bib Pick Up Opens

8:50 - Gather near the finish line for announcements and the national anthem

9:00 - Line up at the Start for the 5k 

9:10 - The Family Mile begins after the track is cleared from the 5k (4 laps = 1 mile)

Training Plans for the Warrior 5k are provided by Run Minnesota. Run Minnesota connects the running community and supports runners of all ages and abilities through education, programs, and advocacy. Whether you run socially, recreationally, or competitively, Run Minnesota can help you achieve your running goals.

Walk/Run a 5k (3.1 miles) in 8 Weeks (Walk More Than Run)

This program is for those of you who are brand new to running or have not been exercising regularly for a longer period of time. The Walk/Run a 5K (Walk More Than Run) program starts out conservatively with only walking during the first week. Walking can give you the benefit of better aerobic conditioning if you increasingly put more energy into your stride and pick up the pace. Running for a few minutes at a time is gradually increased over the 8 weeks of the program. Feel free to repeat the first week more than once until you are tempted to add a bit of running. If you want to continue walking, do so, and walk faster when it is indicated in the program.

Run a 5k (3.1 miles) in 8 Weeks (Run More than Walk)

The Run a 5K (Run More Than Walk) program assumes you already have some aerobic conditioning, or you are returning to running after a little time off. The first three weeks are fairly easy, but after that the training consists of 100 percent running.

We are parents, teachers and community members united to invest in educational opportunities that promise the brightest possible future for Independent School District 197 students. We are committed to the belief that no bright child should be left unchallenged and no struggling child should go without extra help. 

Our vision is to broaden the educational experience of students from Early Learning through grade 12 in District 197 in order to help them build successful lives in which they will continue to enrich our local and global communities.  We will promote continued excellence and inspire innovation by:   

•  Generating funds to support programs, projects, and equipment
•  Providing resources so that children are ready to learn by kindergarten
•  Bridging the gap between government resources and education needs
•  Promoting a spirit of community involvement, enthusiasm, and support
•  Creating an endowment fund to secure support for future generations

What does the ISD 197 Foundaton Fund? 

Our goal is to raise funds for programs and activities not funded through customary public funding. All gifts to the Foundation allow for more creative ways for students to learn, supporting initiatives that range from enrichment to intervention.  Gifts to the I.S.D. No. 197 Educational Foundation serve the interests of more than 4,600 students who attend its public schools.

Donations to the Foundation allow educators to apply for grants to offer new or extended learning opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. They will fund special programs that will enhance and stimulate learning and they will enable our proud past to become our bold future.

Visit the ISD 197 Education Foundation website for more informaion.

Online race registration is open through race morining! $15 for ages 7-18 and $25 for 19+  

Walk up registraion is available on-site at Two Rivers on race morning starting at 8:00 a.m.

5k results will be available following the race. 

Chip timed 5k results provided by Anderson Race Management. 

The Family Mile is self-timed.

The top three in the following Age Groups for the 5k will be given medals at the finish. 

(Man, Woman and Non-Binary)

13 & under

14-19

20-49

50+

This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. Limited exceptions apply. Please submit your questions under "Race Contact Info".
We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control, such as a natural disaster or emergency, or to change the details of the event without prior notice as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances.