
Shoe Some Love FNBRF 5K & Walk 2026
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- River Falls, WI
- 104 E Locust St, 54022
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Lace up for a cause: this 5K run and walk directly provides new shoes and socks to local children in need through the Shoe Some Love program.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The Shoe Some Love FNBRF 5K & Walk is an annual event supporting a vital community cause. Participate in the 5K run, walk, or roll, or bring little ones for the free Kids Fun Run. All proceeds directly fund the Shoe Some Love initiative, providing new athletic shoes and socks to children in need within the St. Croix Valley area. This event helps ensure local kids can attend school with comfort and dignity, ready to learn and play. It's a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.
What to expect
- • Join a chip-timed 5K run, walk, or roll on a certified, easy course.
- • Little ones can enjoy a free Kids Fun Run.
- • Support local children by contributing to the Shoe Some Love initiative.
Standout details
- Supports Shoe Some Love for kids
- Certified 5K course, rated easy
- Free Kids Fun Run
- Chip-timed 5K
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $30.68
Opens Jan 4, 2026, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $50.82
Opens Feb 11, 2026, 7:53 AM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Virtual 5K
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM CDT · From $30.68
Opens Jan 4, 2026, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Where: First National Bank of River Falls parking lot
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Race Day Schedule:
7:00am - 7:45am: Race Day Registration 8:00am: 5K Family Run, Walk, Roll 9:15 am: Free Kids Fun Run Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-up: First National Bank, River Falls location on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 11am - 5pm
Virtual Option:
April 18th - April 26th
Entry Fee:
$28 received by March 31, 2026, $35 April 1, 2026 and after Kids 12 and under may participate for FREE - If you would like to purchase a shirt for minors, information is below Do you want a t-shirt:
Registration fee does not include a shirt. Be sure to add a shirt to your race registration or visit the Store for shirt options. Shirts will not be available to purchase at the time of registration for those who register after March 31. Shirts can be picked up during Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-up: First National Bank, River Falls location on Friday, April 17 from 11am - 5pm or on Saturday, April 18 prior to the race from 7am - 7:45am. We will have shirts available for purchase on race day, while supplies last. Additional Race info:
The 5K will be chip timed by Pickle Events, using disposable timing tags attached to the bibs Results will be available at www.pickleevents.com Certified 5K course *rated easy* Maps available at facebook.com/fnbrf - under the FNBRF 5K event If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, we ask that you utilize our virtual option.
Shoe Some Love FNBRF 5K W elcomes Your Partnership!
All proceeds go towards purchasing tennis shoes & socks for local kids in need! Shoe Some Love, provided by employees of FNBRF, partners with community-based nonprofit organizations and schools to get new athletic shoes to children in need in the St. Croix Valley area. Your donation through Shoe Some Love tackles one of the most visible signs of poverty and helps children attend school in comfort and with dignity, better prepared to learn and play! First National Bank of River Falls' Annual 5K Run and Walk is the primary fundraising event for the Shoe Some Love giving that takes place in the fall, perfectly scheduled for the new school year!
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