Unleash the SHE 5K / 10K , presented by MAYO CLINIC

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location: Rochester, MN; 2031 14th St NW, 55904
Type: RUN

At a glance

Celebrate strength and community at this Rochester event, featuring a scenic course, lively post-race party, and vital support for ovarian cancer research.

Fun
Scenic
Festive
For a Cause

Good fit for

After-Party
Chip Timed
All Genders Welcome
Medal
Women’s Race

The "Unleash the SHE" event in Rochester, MN, offers a 5K, 10K, 2-mile walk, and kids 1K, celebrating women's strength, health, and empowerment. This event welcomes everyone to enjoy a beautiful course along Cascade Lake trails, culminating in a lively celebration finish at Little Thistle Brewing Co. Beyond the race, it's a significant fundraiser, with proceeds directly supporting the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance in their fight against ovarian cancer. Expect a vibrant atmosphere with live music and post-race festivities, making it a beloved community event.

What to expect

Run or walk a beautiful course utilizing trails and tree-lined neighborhoods around Cascade Lake.
Enjoy a vibrant celebration finish at Little Thistle Brewing Co. with live music and post-race festivities.
Receive incredible swag including hoodies, racer camping mugs, neck buffs, and a finisher medal.

Standout details

Celebration finish at Little Thistle Brewing Co.
Supports MN Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Includes hoodies, mugs, buffs, and medals
Largest 5K in the community (outside Med City Marathon)

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:45 AM CDT · From $39.35
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:10 PM CST · Closes Jan 18, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM CDT · From $36.17
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:10 PM CST · Closes Mar 14, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
10K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM CDT · From $44.65
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:10 PM CST · Closes Jan 18, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

+ 1 more option

Unleash the SHE RUN/WALK (10k, 5K or 2 Mile untimed)
Sat, Apr 25, 8:45 AM CDT · From $36.17
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:10 PM CST · Closes Jan 18, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

The Unleash the SHE 5K ,10K (now including a 2 mile walk and kids 1K!) will be hosted again at Little Thistle Brewing Co. in Rochester, MN on April 25th. The beautiful course will utilize the trails and tree-lined neighborhoods around Cascade Lake and have a whopping celebration finish right at Little Thistle Brewing Co. Outside of the Med City Marathon weekend, this event is the largest 5K running race in our community, with incredible swag and a great race with live music and post race celebrations. Although this event is here to celebrate the women in our lives and stand with the MN Ovarian Cancer Alliance to provide support for individuals and families struggling with Ovarian Cancer, This is event is open to EVERYONE (Men, women, kids, non-binary are all encouraged to come out and support!)

This event includes hoodies, racer camping mugs, neck buffs, and finisher medals (free beverages at the finish line, courtesy of Little Thistle Brewing Co)

Virtual race option and fundraising available online! (option to have packets mailed to you)

Unleash The SHE is more than a race. It’s a celebration of women’s Strength, Health, and Empowerment…SHE! Join in the fun by running the all-women’s 5K or 10K events or grab some friends and walk in the Support the SHE Co-Ed 5K all while helping the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) raise money to fight ovarian cancer.

Proceeds for this event go to the MN Ovarian Cancer Alliance. This event is organized by the Med City Marathon team in Rochester, MN.