Race Info
Race Headquarters (includes same day registration and packet pick-up)
Early Packet Pick-up:
Saturday, July 20th from 2pm-5pm
Twin Cities Running Company 6405 City W Pkwy b5,
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Race headquarters are at Central Park, on 15th Ave S, just south of Main Street. We are located underneath the shelter near the pavilion. Race-day registration and packet pick-up will open at 9:00 am at the Central Park Pavilion in Hopkins. Show up as early as possible, but please give yourself at least 30 minutes to get registered prior to the race.
Proceeds from the event will benefit local youth running programs, including the Hopkins Cross-Country & Track teams and the Kids City XC League. The event is free for all youth ages 18 & under that pre-register. Discounted registration is available for all adults who register early.
Races - July 21, 2024
5 Mile: 11:00 am Start
The Course follows the traditional route around Shady Oak Lake before finishing on Main Street where you'll be greeted by thousands of cheering supporters on the parade route for the Hopkins Raspberry Festival.
Main Street Mile:
Wave 1: 12:00 pm Start for USATF MN Race Teams
Wave 2: 12:10 pm Start for Adults and Kids Open Race
Flat, fast course straight down Main Street with a shared finish for the 5-Mile. Scholarships are available for youth 18 & under to run for FREE. The start line for the mile is at Shady Oak and Main Street. This course is USATF certified.
Toddler Trot: 12:25pm Start
The little ones get their shot after Mom and Dad finish. The start line is 400 meters from the finish at approx 9th Avenue and Main Street.
Parking
Ample parking will be available at the fire station, around Central Park and along the neighborhood streets. There will be street closures for the Hopkins Raspberry Festival parade, so the easiest access to lots near Central Park are from Excelsior Boulevard.
The Hopkins Raspberry Run was founded in 1964 by the Twin Cities Track Club founder Patrick Lanin. Today, the 5-mile follows the same traditional route around Shady Oak Lake before finishing on Main Street prior to the Hopkins Raspberry Festival parade. The Main Street Mile was introduced in 2010 and features a flat, fast course straight down Main Street with a shared finish for the 5-mile.