7th Annual Minnesota 5K SCADaddle for Research

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 - Battle Creek Regional Park

7:30 AM - Registration begins at the Pavilion, arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. Directions to Park

9:00 AM - Welcome (Brief remarks from Ellen Robin, SCAD Research Inc.)

9:15 - Run/Walk Start 

Ways to Help Our Cause

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a little known and poorly understood cause of a heart attack. SCAD is the #1 cause of heart attacks in women under age 50, pregnant women & new moms. Although less common, it can affect men too. Research is needed to identify the cause(s) and the best treatment options.

Can't attend?  Donate here!

SCADaddle 5K

Join us by registering for the SCADaddle 5K!

Our 5K trail Fun Run/Walk takes place at Battle Creek Regional Park on winding trails through natural areas that offer a spectacular look at Ramsey County's diverse landscape.

This event has a community feel with kid's activities and a playground all while shopping the vendors including our SCAD store and enjoying some race snacks. We will also have a brief welcome announcing our sponsors, supporters and survivors!

Race bibs will be given out for fun and runners & walkers will be awarded a medal.

Register by April 15th to guarantee this year's t-shirt!

Questions? Follow us on Facebook at 7th Annual Minnesota SCADaddle 5k or email Monica@scadresearch.org

Hope to see you there!

SCAD Social Reunion & Dinner 

We are honored to have Dr. Marysia Tweet from the Mayo Clinic to join us for the SCAD Social Reunion and the SCADaddle on Friday, May 1, 2026  at the Doubletree by Hilton, St. Paul East (please note that this is a different location than previous years).  

Dr. Tweet will present the latest research findings on Friday evening and answer questions as time permits. Dr. Marysia Tweet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, within the Division of Ischemic Heart Disease and Critical Care and the Division of Cardiovascular Ultrasound. The research interests of Dr. Tweet include the study cardiovascular disease in women and acute coronary syndromes, particularly those caused by spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). Dr. Tweet helped to develop and is currently active in the multidisciplinary Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program,  

Join other SCAD Survivors, their supporters, and Angel Families for a night to meet, eat and learn! An adult dinner and kids' meal will be included in the Reunion final cost!

• 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Early 5K Packet Pickup and Meet & Greet, Shop the SCAD store and meet others impacted by SCAD.
• 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Reunion start time! Cash Bar
• 6:00 pm - 9:00pm - Dinner and Presentation - Welcoming remarks, Italian Buffet Dinner.
  • Traditional Caesar salad, Caprese salad, Italian sausage and roasted peppers with Italian rolls, Roasted chicken piccata with creamy garlic herb sauce, Baked pizza dip with crostini's, Baked lasagna with tomato meat sauce, Roasted potatoes, Warm garlic breadsticks
• Dr. Tweet will present Mayo Clinic's latest research findings and answer questions as time permits.

Reservations for the SCAD Social Dinner and Presentation by the Mayo Clinic must be made by April 28, 2026

Hotel Reservations - Block of Rooms

• DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East
• 2201 Burns Ave. St. Paul, MN 55119 
• (651) 731-2220

5K Vendor Opportunity

VENDOR Information Local businesses play a key role in our event....FUN!! Looking to give back and promote your business? This is a great opportunity to get in front of 200+ people!

For more information, please contact us at monica@scadresearch.org

Simply make a donation to SCAD Research Inc. and you will receive the following:

• Table at the SCADaddle 5k - picnic style table under the pavilion or bring your own and put it anywhere!
• Thank you in event program at the SCAD Survivor Reunion Dinner
• Participation mentioned on our Facebook page 6th Annual Minnesota SCADaddle 5k
• Opportunity to put a promotional item in Survivor Goodie Bag 

Email Monica@scadresearch.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

We couldn't do this event without our volunteers! We need lots of help at all times of the day. This is perfect for anyone wanting to attend but not do the race or for National Honors Society students needing their volunteer hours!

Interested please contact us at monica@scadresearch.org

Volunteer Needs

• 6:30-7:30am - Set up all things race!
• 7:30-9:00am – Many spots to help including Registration/t-shirt/giftbags/food/sales/water, etc.
• 10:00-12:00pm – Clean-up/load up

Additional Needs:
Photographer(s) - someone to capture all the fun! We need a photographer for the reunion on Friday evening and someone for the race. You can photograph one of the events or both of them.

5K Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsorship of the 5K by businesses and organizations is key to raising additional money for research on the causes and best treatment options for SCAD.

We offer a variety of Sponsorship Opportunities if interested please contact us at Monica@scadresearch.org

If you know of a potential sponsor and would like assistance in securing one, please contact us at Monica@scadresearch.org. Sponsorship deadline is April 2, 2026.

CORPORATE: $25,000
NATIONWIDE: $10,000
PRESENTING: $5,000
SUPPORTING: $2,500
PATRON: $1,000
PARTNER: $500
BENEFACTOR: $250
FRIEND: $100

SPONSORS

 WTH Solutions

$2,500 Supporting Sponsor

Join fellow runners on May 1, 2026 for the 7th Annual Minnesota 5K SCADaddle for Research. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Maplewood.