BEE THE CHANGE for our planet at the 11th Annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup in Minneapolis on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
This unique family-friendly event in scenic Boom Island Park combines a 5K run/walk with a purposeful Mississippi River cleanup, all dedicated to protecting pollinators and their vital habitats.
Dress in your best bee or nature-themed costume for a chance to win prizes, including a high-value flat-screen TV and coveted tickets to US Bank Stadium.
Your registration includes commemorative swag and supports a crucial environmental mission, all while enjoying music, booths, and the beautiful backdrop of the only National Park on the Mississippi River.
With dogs welcome and a dedicated cleanup starting at 9:30 AM, the day offers multiple ways to participate and make a tangible difference for your local ecosystem.
Secure your spot in an Earth Day tradition that goes beyond a typical race, transforming exercise into direct action for conservation and community health.
Lace up your shoes (and bring your gloves) for a morning where every step and every piece of litter removed helps create a sweeter, cleaner future for people and pollinators alike.
Join the hive in Minneapolis for a celebration that proves fun, fitness, and environmental stewardship can truly go hand-in-hand.
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
09:00
$44.79
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Minneapolis.
Learn more about the host city, Minneapolis.
Minneapolis is a city of about 430,000 people (2019) and the largest city in Minnesota. Along with neighboring Saint Paul, it forms the urban core of the Twin Cities region, the third largest metropolitan area in the Midwest after Chicago and Detroit.
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