Join Us For CLC’s First Ever

A Brighter Day 5K & Family Walk and Virtual 5K & Family Walk

Join us for the first annual A Brighter Day 5K & Family Walk to support Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC)! This family-friendly event will raise vital funds to help CLC promote and protect the legal rights and well-being of children and youth through legal advocacy, educational outreach, and policy reform. Come run, walk, and make a difference while enjoying a beautiful course and a fun-filled atmosphere! Whether you’re joining us in person or virtually, every step you take helps create brighter futures for youth in foster care.

Date/Location

The in-person 5K Run/Family Walk will be held at Elm Creek Park Reserve (Deer Reservation Area) on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Address: 12400 James Deane Pkwy, Maple Grove, MN 55369 – – Elm Creek Park Reserve is located northwest of Osseo, between Champlin, Dayton, and Maple Grove.

Directions: From County Road 81, exit onto Elm Creek Boulevard and go north to the roundabout and park entrance. Our event is located at the Deer Reservation Area.

Virtual participants may choose to walk or run anywhere any time before June 22, 2025!

Event Details

• Packet Pick-Up On-Site: Starts at 7:30 AM
• Runners Start: 9:00 AM
• Walkers Start: 9:30 AM
• Post-Race Celebration: More details coming soon!

Virtual Participation

We would love to see everyone join us in person for A Brighter Day 5K & Family Walk on June 14, 2025, but we understand that schedules don’t always align. That’s why we’re excited to offer a virtual participation option!

If you can’t make it to the in-person event, you can still be part of the fun by completing your 5K or Family Walk anytime before June 22, 2025—wherever you are! Simply run or walk at your own pace, record your time and fundraising efforts, and submit them to Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC) to be included in the event. Please note, the family walk is not a timed event.

Weather Contingency

In case of inclement weather on Saturday, June 14th, we will share an official announcement, and all participants will have the opportunity to complete the event virtually. The decision to cancel the in-person run and walk or not will be made using our Inclement Weather Policy as a guideline.

Registration Fee

• Early Registration: $30 per runner until April 15, 2025
• Regular Registration: $40 after April 15 at 5:01 PM
• Day of Registration: $50

Photography Waiver and Audio/Video Recording Policy

By participating in A Brighter Day 5K & Family Walk, you grant Children’s Law Center of Minnesota the right to use your name, photograph, and/or video in educational, news, or promotional materials, whether in print, electronic, or other media, including our website and social media platforms.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please email bsoden@clcmn.org.

About Children’s Law Center of Minnesota

Learn more about Children’s Law Center of Minnesota and how we advocate for youth in foster care at www.clcmn.org.

Visit our A Better Day 5K website on RunSignup!

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