Minnesota · 5K
Brian Kraft Memorial 5K
Brian Kraft Memorial 5K is a 5K event held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its next confirmed date is Monday, May 24, 2027. About 450 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 24, 2027
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Field size
- ~450 runners
Race details
- Date
- Monday, May 24, 2027
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 450 runners
- Course
- Flat, fast loop around Lake Nokomis
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- minnesota.usatf.org
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K
A flat, fast USATF-certified 5K around Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, long a Memorial Day weekend fixture for competitive Twin Cities runners.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; a fast, competitive Memorial Day weekend 5K and Minnesota racing tradition
- Notes
- [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Brian Kraft Memorial 5K: common questions
- When is the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Monday, May 24, 2027.
- Where is the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K held?
- In Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- What distances does the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K?
- About 450 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K start?
- 8:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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