Events

2024 Fun Run Series Events

Registration for our 2024 Fun Run Series will open in mid-April. More information and dates on the upcoming season will be coming soon. Contact us for more details.

Miles 4 Mentors Fun Run Events

The Miles 4 Mentors Fun Run Series consists of four to five Fun Run events held each summer season in the Willmar, MN area. Children are invited to run with their friends and family on our pre-set courses throughout the city. There is more to our Fun Runs than just running. Each event also offers fun activities, mentoring opportunities, and camaraderie. Runners in grades K-5 will also be provided with a t-shirt, medal, and other great swag depending on the event. Each event coincides with a fun community activity, allowing families to take part after the run. Also, please consider giving a gift to an underserved child to participate by sponsoring them. More information can be found on our Give page. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult during the event. Only children aged 5-11 years old will receive t-shirts and medals.

Willmar Stingers Invitational

June 13, 2024

This mini-event and fundraiser kicks off our Fun Run Series with the Willmar Stingers, our home team in the Northwoods League. Enjoy a night of baseball with us, meet Barry, and run the bases at Baker Field. At this event, we give away tennis shoes to several local children in need. The event is also a fundraiser for Miles 4 Mentors. Fellow fans will be able to make financial donations that will be matched by local businesses. High school track and cross-country team members also join in on the fun and will be running a relay race to see if they can finish their race before the last out. Our Stinger’s event is also a chance to celebrate Global Running Day, held on June 1st each year.

Willmar Fests Block Party

June 20, 2024

It’s time to party at the Willmar Fests Downtown Block Party. The event features live entertainment, a kiddie parade, activities, food vendors, and more. Miles 4 Mentors will be providing t-shirts to Fun Run participants in grades K-5. Bring the whole family, celebrate our community, get healthy, and have some healthy fun.

Willmar Rotary Rockin' Robbins

July 16, 2024 & August 6, 2024

Sponsored by Willmar Rotary this community event supports the mission of Willmar’s Vision 2040 movement. Runners in grades K-5 are given a beautiful medal and a free snow cone for participating in our July event. After the run, head over to the concert, visit the food trucks, and participate in activities including face painting and a climbing wall. We are so grateful to be a part of this amazing community event that benefits 3000-5000 people per show.

Willmar Cardinals Football

Date To Be Determined

Miles 4 Mentors are excited to announce the addition of the Willmar Cardinals Football Fun Run Event. Originally planned for the 2023 series but canceled due to weather, we will be bringing it back in 2024. Join us at Hodapp Field to watch our Willmar Cardinal Football Team as we celebrate the season and thank our supporters, while the kids can run a lap around the track at halftime. More detail about this event and Jersey giveaway will be coming, so stay tuned!

Special thanks to the Cardinals and the Jaworski Family Empowerment Fund for making this event possible!

Fun Run Event

Willmar Cardinals Football

Miles 4 Mentors is excited to announce the addition of one last 2023 Fun Run Event. Join us on October 13 at Hodapp Field to watch our Willmar Cardinal Football Team take on the Chisago Lakes Wildcats at 7 PM. We will celebrate this season and thank our supporters, while the kids can run a lap around the track at halftime.

At this no-registration event, the first 75 participants wearing a Miles 4 Mentors shirt, hat, sweatband, or medal will receive an authentic Willmar Cardinals football jersey.

Attention Parents:

Please note that all tickets for Cardinal events must be purchased through the GoFan app or website prior to the event. No cash will be accepted at the gate. Children wearing a Miles 4 Mentors shirt, hat, sweatband, or medal receive free admission with a paid adult.

When arriving at the field, enter in the North Gate near the Miles 4 Mentors tent. Please sit on the north side for easy access to the field at halftime. We can’t wait to see you there!