Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run
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Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run

Esko, Minnesota, United States
Aug 08, 2026
Running

About this race

29th Annual Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run

On April 24, 1997, 12-year-old Kristin Burkholder died as a result of injuries suffered from a pedestrian-car accident while running for track practice in Esko. All proceeds from the Kristin Burkholder 5k are donated to scholarships for Esko students.

Race day check-in starts at 7:00am 

Kids race starts at 8:00am 
         Registration not required

5k Starts at 8:30am

5k Awards Categories
Overall Male and Female
Top 2 Male and Female in the following age categories:
     5-7
     8-12
    13-19
    20-29
    30-39
    40-49
    50-59
    60-69
    70+
    

Join fellow runners on August 8, 2026 for the Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Esko.

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5K

Race day check-in starts at 7:00am Kids race starts at 8:00am Registration not required 5k Starts at 8:30am 5k Awards Categories Overall Male and Female Top 2 Male and Female in the following age categories: 5-7 8-12 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+

Aug 08, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$25.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 2-year monthly averages for August in Esko.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 15.6° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 24.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 15.6° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 24.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
22.5
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
11.6mm

About Esko

Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run takes place in Esko, Minnesota, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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