Dead Run 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Lake City, Minnesota
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a finisher medal
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City Dead Run 2026 (5K Fun Run) | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Minnesota ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Minnesota runs 34:48, about 11:12 a mile, based on 74 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:09 and men in 30:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the Lake City Dead Run 2026 (5K Fun Run) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,060 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
200 N Park St, Lake City, MN 55041
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 200 N Park St, Lake City, MN 55041Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,060 feet
- Included with entry
- Medal and gift bag
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Dead Run 2026?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Minnesota?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Minnesota ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 200 N Park St, Lake City, MN 55041.
From the organizers
Have you hit a dead end looking for fun 5k races in October? Come join us for our Dead Run! Feel free to dress as a zombie, mummy, or any variety of deceased person and walk or run yourself to the finish line!
Medals and goodie bags are guaranteed for the first 100 participants!
We are dying to see you!