SMBSC Running to a Sweet Beet 5K
About this race
Join us in our efforts to beat cancer!
Held in conjunction with Renville Sugar Beet Days, this event incorporates a morning centered on hope, health, and stewardship. Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative is the sole sponsor, underwriting the cost of the run/walk to ensure that 100% of registrations fees are donated to support the fight against cancer. Since inception in 2010, the event has raised and donated $86,557! All registration proceeds benefit Renville County Walk in the Park.
Running to a Sweet Beet 5K welcomes participants of all ages and abilities and will take place rain or shine. The 5K course is chip-timed, offering a fun and meaningful experience for both competitive runners and casual walkers alike.
Schedule of Events- 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration
- 7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony
- 8:00 a.m. Race Start
- Immediately following the race - Closing Ceremony and Prizes
Participants who register on or before June 1 are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt and early bird pricing. After June 1, registration fees increase as follows: Age 4 and Under: Free | Age 5-10: $20 | Age 11-18: $25 | Age 19+: $35
Please note: No team pricing option will be offered in 2026. Race shirts are not guaranteed for registrations received after June 1.
Registration DeadlinesOnline registration closes at midnight on June 2. After that time, race-day registration will be available beginning at 6:45 a.m. at the Renville Community Center. Payment on race day is cash or check only.
Age DivisionsThe 2026 age divisions will be as follows for male and female:
- 10 & Under
- 11-14
- 15-19
- 20-24
- 25-29
- 30-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- 45-49
- 50-54
- 55-59
- 60-64
- 65-69
- 70-74
- 75-79
- 80-84
- 85 & Over
To view the race route, click on Photos, select the appropriate event year from the Photo Albums drop down menu, and open the "Race Route" album.
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Running
Sweet Beet 5K
Running to the Sweet Beet is an approved Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series race. http://www.glcrsrun.com/ Race route: Course is a double loop run on the majority of city streets with a short amount on gravel. After June 1, registration fees increase to the following: Age 4 and Under: Free | Age 5-10: $20 | Age 11-18: $25 | Age 19+: $35 | There is no team option in 2026. Online registration closes at midnight on June 2. After that time, day of registration is available starting at 6:45 a.m. at the Renville Community Center.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Renville.
Course
Route map and elevation 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 Renville event
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