30Jan
5K Winter Run
Others, Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
The Great Northern Winter Run
Minneapolis,
Minnesota,
United States
83 days left
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Date
30 Jan, 2027
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$25.00 – $125.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
The Great Northern Winter Run
About the event
Step into the heart of winter on January 30, 2027, for The Great Northern Winter Festival's signature event: The Great Northern Winter Run. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the festival promises a day filled with adventure and community spirit. Participants will embark on a scenic course that winds along the frozen Mississippi River, starting and finishing right in the heart of the bustling festival grounds.
Your race bib serves as your entry to all festival activities, so once you cross the finish line, immerse yourself in live music, art installations, and vendor villages offering warm drinks and hearty food. The day is designed for both solo runners and groups looking to enjoy a festive winter celebration together. Whether you're racing or simply exploring, The Great Northern Winter Festival offers an unforgettable blend of cold-weather adventure and community warmth.
Your race bib serves as your entry to all festival activities, so once you cross the finish line, immerse yourself in live music, art installations, and vendor villages offering warm drinks and hearty food. The day is designed for both solo runners and groups looking to enjoy a festive winter celebration together. Whether you're racing or simply exploring, The Great Northern Winter Festival offers an unforgettable blend of cold-weather adventure and community warmth.
Races offered
30Jan
Supporter Pass
Others, Running
- Distance
- Supporter Pass
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $125.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for January in Minneapolis.
Temperature-11.7° / -3.9°
Feels like-16.9° / -8.8°
Sunshine hours5h 7m
Rainfall0.8 mm
Snowfall0.5 cm
Wind10.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity74.0%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:44
Sunset16:58
About Minneapolis
Learn more about the host city, Minneapolis.
Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents. Minneapolis is built on an artesian aquifer on relatively flat terrain and is known for cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. Nicknamed the "City of Lakes", Minneapolis is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks, and waterfalls. The city's public park system is connected by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.
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