Hammer Fit Gym Memorial 5K Run/Walk/Ruck 2027

Date: Saturday, May 29, 2027
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Park Rapids, Minnesota
Entry fee: From $35
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Hammer Fit Gym Memorial 5K Ruck	5K	May 29, 20279:00 AM	$35	–
Hammer Fit Gym Memorial 5K Run	5K	May 29, 20279:00 AM	$35	–
Hammer Fit Gym Memorial 5K Walk	5K	May 29, 20279:00 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 May 29.

Online registration closes May 29, 2027, 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 5:31 AM, and the Hammer Fit Gym Memorial 5K Ruck starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,480 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1206 Park Avenue South, Park Rapids, MN 56470

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Race details

Where: 1206 Park Avenue South, Park Rapids, MN 56470Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,480 feet
Included with entry: Commemorative Race Mug! (Buy a Shirt? Size chosen by 4pm 5/21)
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2027 (May 29, 2027), 2026 (May 23, 2026), 2025 (May 24, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Hammer Fit Gym Memorial 5K Run/Walk/Ruck?: Saturday, May 29, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes May 29, 2027, 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).
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 1206 Park Avenue South, Park Rapids, MN 56470.