Run for the Lakes
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Event overview
Run for the Lakes is the 19th annual Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes, scheduled for May 1-2, 2026 in Nisswa, MN. The event is organized from start to finish by the Brainerd Jaycees and is run by volunteers. More than 100 community members and several local businesses support the event. All proceeds are donated to various non-profits. The main venue listed is the Nisswa Community Center. A virtual race app is available to track runs and upload verified times.
Races and schedule
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Relay Marathon
- 10K
- 5K Color Run/Walk
- 1K Kids Fun Run
- Zer0K
Friday activities include registration and packet pick-up, a 1K kids fun run, a 5K color run/walk, and 5K awards. Saturday includes late packet pick-up only (no on-site registration), the full, half, and relay marathon events, the 10K and its awards, the half marathon awards, the Zer0K, and awards for relay and full marathon events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.