Run for the Roses 5K &
Kids Fun Run
Sprint, jog or walk your way through Roseville's beautiful park trails in the Run for the Roses 5k! Kids (2-14 yrs) have option to participate in the 1/2 mile or 1 Mile Kids Fun Run race. This race offers a perfect blend of challenge and accessibility, making it an ideal race for both seasoned runners and beginners alike.
All participants will receive a race shirt and red rose! We hope many can join us for this long, lasting community event- great event for the entire family! Time to Run for the Roses!
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Race Day FAQs
8:00am= 5k Race Begins. Roseville Skating Center: Start Rosefest weekend off with a 5K run at the annual Roseville Run for the Roses.
9am= Kids Fun Run: Two Kids Fun Run options this year:
- 1/2 Mile Option (younger children): Race two times around the OVAL track (400 m track)
- 1 Mile Option (slightly shorter): Race will begin on OVAL track and lead runners around the pathway of the Howard Johnson Park (pond)
Participants of the Kids Fun Run will also receive race t-shirt and rose.
Packet Pickup: Friday, June 28 btw 8 am - 5:30 pm or Saturday, June 29 btw 7am - 7:45am in the Rose room at the Roseville Skating Center. All racers are encouraged to pick up their bib and t-shirts Friday, prior to race morning.
Parking: Roseville Skating Center. Please arrive early, as Cty Rd C will get shut down around 7:40 am. Race starting line is on Co. Rd. C, east of Hamline Ave.
Race Starting Line: On County Rd C, east of Hamline Ave. Racers encouraged to utilize restrooms at Roseville Skating Center prior to race. (Limited rest rooms also located in Howard Johnson Park, north side of park near parking lot)
****T-Shirt Disclaimer: Exact T-shirt size cannot be guaranteed.
Award Categories -
Overall finishers of the top male/female finishers of each age category will receive awards. (15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
9am= Kids Fun Run: Two Kids Fun Run options this year:
- 1/2 Mile Option (younger children): Race two times around the OVAL track (400 m track)
- 1 Mile Option (slightly shorter): Race will begin on OVAL track and lead runners around the pathway of the Howard Johnson Park (pond)
Participants of the Kids Fun Run will also receive race t-shirt and rose.
Packet Pickup: Friday, June 28 btw 8 am - 5:30 pm or Saturday, June 29 btw 7am - 7:45am in the Rose room at the Roseville Skating Center. All racers are encouraged to pick up their bib and t-shirts Friday, prior to race morning.
Parking: Roseville Skating Center. Please arrive early, as Cty Rd C will get shut down around 7:40 am. Race starting line is on Co. Rd. C, east of Hamline Ave.
Race Starting Line: On County Rd C, east of Hamline Ave. Racers encouraged to utilize restrooms at Roseville Skating Center prior to race. (Limited rest rooms also located in Howard Johnson Park, north side of park near parking lot)
****T-Shirt Disclaimer: Exact T-shirt size cannot be guaranteed.
Award Categories -
Overall finishers of the top male/female finishers of each age category will receive awards. (15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Event schedule
- Fri, June 28, 2024 8:00 AM - Packet Pickup
- Sat, June 29, 2024 7:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup
- Sat, June 29, 2024 8:00 AM - 5K Starts
- Sat, June 29, 2024 9:00 AM - 1 Mile Kids Fun Run Starts
- Sat, June 29, 2024 9:05 AM - 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run Starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Roseville Parks & Recreation, Race Director- Lake Johnson
- Phone
- 651-792-7121
- Website
- Visit website
