SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk/Run/Pancake Breakfast
About this race
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of Rochester, MN will be hosting its 13th Anniversary Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run:
When: Saturday September 26, 2026; 8:30 am Registration; 9:00 am Run starts; 9:05 am Walk starts
Where: Church of the Resurrection, 1600 11th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (For parking, please enter by the south entrance off 11th Avenue SE. Please avoid 16th Street SE.)
And/or please join us in fellowship: 9:00 -11:00 am Pancake Breakfast in Fr. Zenk Hall during and after the Walk/Run.
All donations raised by this event will be used towards the mission of St. Vincent de Paul: to provide support to those in need within the Rochester MN District Council area.
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Running
5K Walk or Fun Run - SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk (In Person)
This signup is for Walkers of the Bear Creek Trail course near the Church of the Resurrection. All are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the trail.
5K Walk or Fun Run - SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk (Virtual)
Support your fellow walkers or runners and complete a 5k (3.1 miles) on your own anytime near the weekend of the official walk.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Rochester.
About Rochester
SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk/Run/Pancake Breakfast takes place in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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