Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day
About this race
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby spirit at the Run for the Roses 5K Fun Run, a family-friendly, Derby-themed event supporting This Old Horse, Inc. The out-and-back course starts and ends at Levee Park and follows the scenic Mississippi Riverwalk in historic downtown Hastings.
This is an "official" chip-timed race with results posted on the Wayzata Results website.
Strava link is here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3349735461047006342
With live music, food trucks, Derby-themed activities, and runner specials at local bars and restaurants, it’s a full day of fun for the whole family — leashed dogs included.
Brooks Running Shoes will have a pop-up tent on site--try 'em, buy 'em!
Proceeds support lifelong care, retraining, and sanctuary for off-track Thoroughbreds, ensuring every racehorse has a safe and dignified life after the finish line.
Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Hastings.
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5k Fun Run
Couch Potato / Virtual Run
Why leave the couch--or your own hometown? We will send you a shirt and send us a photo of you, wherever you are, thinking of us!
Weather Overview
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About Hastings
Run for the Roses 5k and Family Day takes place in Hastings, Minnesota, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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