5K Scrub Run/Walk
June 14, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Make lasting memories this Father’s Day weekend with a fun run along Lake Minnewaska!
The GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk is a family event, dogs and strollers are welcome! Whatever your health and fitness goals are, with an attitude of “I can and I will,” you can achieve them. Inspired by Dr. Mark Johnson, everyone at Glacial Ridge Health System wishes you well and encourages you to get active and stay active.
The race is timed, but not officially. Pre-registered participants choose from either a t-shirt or a ladies’ rocker-style tank top.
Schedule of Events:
Registration opens in April.
- After June 1, t-shirts are not guaranteed and are first come, first serve.
- Online registration closes Thursday, June 12.
- Register at T-shirt pickup.
- Same-day registration: Saturday, June 14 at City Park – 7:45-8:30 am. ($5 increase).
T-shirt Pick-Up: Avoid the line before the race and get your shirt on Friday, June 13 at Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber and Welcome Center in Glenwood – 4-6 pm. (T-shirts are FCFS if registered after June 1.)
Race: Saturday, June 8 at the Lakeside Ballroom (City Park) Parking Lot – 9 am
Course: The 5K will start and end at the Lakeside Ballroom parking lot. The course will follow North Lakeshore Drive and loop around the Captains Bar & Grill parking lot. A water station will be provided along the route.
Attire: Good running or walking shoes! Participants are encouraged to wear scrubs for the race or their new Scrub Run shirt.
After the Race: Stretch and rejuvenate. Post-race refreshments will be provided at the finish line.
Awards/Door Prizes: The awards ceremony begins at approximately 10:15 am, with medals given to the First-Place male and female, plus door prize drawings (you must be present to win).
Pre-Registration:
$25 for 16 and older, and $20 for 15 and younger. Register before June 1 to be guaranteed a t-shirt or a women’s tank top (advanced registration only). See Details tab for notes on registration after June 13.
2 Ways to Register and/or Purchase a Tank/T-shirt and/or Donate:
Download and print a Registration Form. Make checks payable to GRHS. You may drop it off with Hospital Reception or send your check along with the form to Glacial Ridge Health System Attn: Scrub Run, 10 Fourth Avenue SE, Glenwood, MN 56334.
Online registration opens in April.
Check out the various programs and calendars you can follow to help you train for a 5K.
5K, 10K, Half Marathon Training Plan
Running for Beginners – Six-week Plan
Your first steps include:
- Own a very good pair of running shoes. Make sure they are appropriate for your feet and the way you run/walk.
- Remember, shoes don’t last forever. Running shoes should be replaced every 300-500 miles.
- Stay hydrated. Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily, or more if it’s hot outside or you’re exerting yourself.
Other good ideas:
- Run or walk with a buddy, even if you don’t have the same pace. You’ll keep each other accountable.
- Wear clothes that make you feel good. Yes, your workout clothes can help get your workout started, and they can improve your performance.
- Add some strength training to your routine.
- Don’t forget to warm up before exercising with dynamic stretching to get your heart and muscles ready to go. Save the 30-second stretches for after your run/walk. Aim for 5 minutes both before and after a strenuous workout.
For more information on training for a 5K, or advice on additional strength exercises to add to your routine, contact Glacial Ridge Wellness Center at 320.634.2265.
For more information on the race, contact Joanna at Glacial Ridge Health System at 320.334.5539 or email [email protected]. You will get a response within 24 hours, excluding weekends.
