View the course maps for the ten 5K locations.

• County Home School
• Government Center - outdoor course
• Government Center - skyway course - Updated!
• North Human Service Center
• Northwest Human Service Center
• Powderhorn Partners
• Public Works - Medina
• Sabathani Community Center - Updated!
• South Minneapolis Human Service Center
• South Suburban Human Service Center
• West Suburban Human Service Center

Registration

• Registration for the next Hennepin 5K will open spring of 2019. 

Event details

Start times

Check back in the spring for 2019 start times.

Before the race

• Packets can be picked up at your location during the designated check-in time. Check-in details will be emailed to you prior to the event. If you do not plan to participate, please do not pick up your race packet.
• The Hennepin 5K will only be canceled in the event of lightning, and it is up to each site to make the determination.  Due to the effort and resources needed to make this event successful, we will not have a secondary date planned.

Distance and routes

• A 5K equals 3.1 miles. Currently, there is not an option for a shorter distance as part of the event.
• Routes are not certified. We use Map My Run, GIS, stridometers and other means to measure the routes.

During the race

• You can use headphones, but please be aware of your surroundings as you may be crossing streets, depending on your location.
• You can run, walk, skip, hop, jump, roll...whatever you need to do to complete the 5K.  Note: biking is not allowed.
• The event is not timed, but feel free to time yourself.

Amenities

• There will be snacks available at the end of each 5K route.  To keep this event as environmentally-friendly as possible, bottles of water will only be available in case of emergency.  We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle.
• Unless you are an employee at the 701 Building, showers are not available for use.

Race on personal time 

• By registering for the event, you agree to the county’s waiver of liability and indemnity, which states you are voluntarily participating in the activity on your own personal time.

After the race   

• Trophies will be awarded to the human service center, satellite and line of business with the highest percent participation.
• Document your participation in your RedBrick Health account to receive 10 wellness points.

Government Center - outdoor course

• The outdoor route will be marked on the ground with arrows.  We are unable to mark the route with signs or balloons. 
• The planning team is currently looking for volunteers to help on the route. Learn more about volunteering in the drawer below.
• The route will start and end at the Government Center. If you have additional route ideas, please contact us at healthworks@hennepin.us. If you are concerned about traffic, please consider the skyway route.

Government Center - skyway course

• Due to security issues, participants are prohibited from running in the skyway.
• The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible, however, there are two escalators on the route with elevators nearby. The walk leader can direct to you the elevator. Elevators are also marked on the 5K skyway map.
• We are unable to post signage in the skyway to mark the 5k route and are looking for volunteers to lead the skyway walk. Learn more about volunteering in the drawer below.

Other sites

Questions? Contact the site coordinator:

• County Home School (CHS employees only at this site): Cindy Herbst
• North HSC: Raquel Medina-Perez
• Northwest HSC: Debra Martinez
• Powderhorn: Julia Morgan
• Public Works - Medina: James Kampa
• Sabathani: Neng Vang
• South Minneapolis HSC: Anietie Ekpo-Umoeka
• South Suburban HSC: Kerry Walsh
• West HSC: Jen Anderson

#Hennepin5k

• Be a part of the conversation before, during and after by using #Hennepin5k on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. The pound sign, or hash, before a word or phrase allows that word or phrase to be searchable on social media.  Using #Hennepin5k will allow you to share photos and encouragement with others, as well as find other people who are posting about the 5k!

Wellness points

• The Hennepin 5K qualifies for 10 wellness points.
• After the event, you must document your participation in your RedBrick account. Once you document your participation, you will see your points reflected on your RedBrick Rewards page. You can earn only 10 points for the Hennepin 5K, one time per year.
• If you have questions, email healthworks@hennepin.us.

Training resources

• Online programs available through RedBrick can help you train for the 5K. Start a Journey such as Run Your First 5K or Walk Your Way to Fitness, or use Track to log your training activities.
• Reach out to a wellness champion near you who is interested in walking or running.
• Join a walking group
  • Government Center - Contact Brian Koch to join the walking club.
  • South Minneapolis HSC - Contact Esther Fulks to join the walking club.

Volunteer descriptions

Route leads – Government Center indoor and outdoor

• Assist in organizing participants at the start location
• Run / walk the route and provide guidance and assistance when necessary

Route tails – Government Center indoor and outdoor

• Assist in organizing participants at the start location
• Be the endmost participant on the route to ensure no one gets left behind

On-route guides – Government Center outdoor

• Be stationed at one of the route turns and guide participants in the correct direction
• Cheer on the participants!

Volunteers are asked to wear a safety vest. Other volunteer opportunities are available.

Hennepin County volunteers

• If you are interested in volunteering, contact Kali Aro at 612-348-3118 or kali.aro@hennepin.us.
• If you complete the 5K on your own time or as part of your volunteer experience, you will earn wellness points. Be sure to register for the event to get your Hennepin 5k t-shirt.
• You can also use RedBrick Track to track your volunteering and other activities.

City of Minneapolis volunteers

• If you are interested in volunteering, contact Amy Friedman at 612-673-2592 or amy.friedman@minneapolismn.gov.
• You can use this experience to earn Minneapolis wellness program points for volunteering. Contact Amy for details on how to redeem your points.
• Be sure to register for the event to get your Hennepin 5k t-shirt.