Break the Barrier 5K & 1k
About this race
Join us for ConnectAbility of MN’s Break the Barrier 5K & 1K for every body. This inclusive event is geared towards the whole family. Whether you're running, walking, rolling, or strolling, this event is about breaking down barriers and building a supportive community.
Tours & Vendors
- Our building will be open to the public for tours of our Assistive Technology & Mobility Lab
- The event parking lot will have free snacks, water, and community resource booths.
Early Bird Signup - Free Shirt
- Free event shirts will be provided to all 5K and 1K participants who register by May 15, 2026.
Free Medals
- Medals will be given to all participants at the finishline
Check In
- On day of event please arrive 15 - 20 minutes before your event start time.
5K Run starts at 8:00am
5K Walk starts at - 9:00am
1K starts at - 10:00am,
- At the event tent, you will sign in and receive your t-shirt (if applicable) and bib.
1K Chalk Paths
Colorful chalk paths will cover half the width of the 1K event route. Following chalk paths is optional.
Pick your distance
Running
Break the Barrier 5K Run
Break the Barrier 1K Run/Walk/Roll
This registration includes the runner/walker/roller and 1 support person or animal. All are welcome to join this 1k event
Walking
Break the Barrier 5K Walk/Roll
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Waite Park, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:28 AM and sets at 9:02 PM local time (CDT) in Waite Park on June 6, 2026 — 15h 33m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Waite Park event
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