Welcome to the 9th annual Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series! The morning's events include: Half Marathon , 5K Run/Walk , Kids Fun Run , and Bean Bag Tournament ! Ice Cream Truck will also be on site again this year! NEW FOR 2026: Additional race t-shirt purchases will be available to order online through July 18th. A limited number and sizes of t-shirts will be sold at packet pick-up and on race day. Half Marathon: 13.1 miles. This is included in the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series and each official finisher will be awarded points in the series along with a finisher's medal and gift. The course will be supported through 3 hours; after the 3 hour cut off, you are considered a self-supported pedestrian and are not guaranteed an official finish time. All in-person participants are eligible for overall and age group awards. Participants will receive a race T-shirt with their race packet (guaranteed if registered by July 18). 7:00 AM Half Marathon Start 5K : Participants are welcome as runners or walkers; strollers or wagons are welcome. No pets, please. Participants will receive a race T-shirt with their race packet (guaranteed if registered by July 18). 8:15 AM 5K Start NO Virtual Half Marathon or 5k options for 2026. Please consider donating or purchasing a race t-shirt as a way to show your support. Kids Fun Run : Kids 10 and under are welcome to run or walk the Kids Fun Run at 9:00 am - it's FREE! Each participant in the Fun Run will run through the finish line arch and receive a ribbon. The Kids Fun Run will start and end near the race finish line. You may sign up for the free kids fun run but registration is not required. BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT : For those who want to participate in the day's events without running, this is for you! Each 2-person team should register before August 1 if possible, but we will also take same day registration before 8:00am. 2-Person Team Entry is $30. Tossing begins around 8:15 am. If there is unfavorable weathe
HALF MARATHON AWARDS Trophies will be awarded to the first female and first male finisher of the race. Age group awards will be given to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in the following age groups: 1-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ 5K AWARDS Trophies will be awarded to the first female and first male finisher of the race. Age group awards will be given to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in the following age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25
5K: T-Shirt guaranteed with registration through July 18th
13.1 Miles: T-Shirt guaranteed with registration through July 18th
Jared Anez 5k Student Registration (17 yrs and under): T-Shirt guaranteed with registration until July 23rd
8.08 Miles: T-Shirt
Jared Anez Virtual 5K: T-Shirt
Jared Anez Virtual 13k: T-Shirt
Jared Anez Memorial 5k Student Registration (17 yrs and under): T-Shirt guaranteed with registration until July 23rd
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $27.36 | Mar 1 | Jul 29 |
| 13.1 Miles | $60.38 | Mar 1 | Jul 29 |
| Kids Fun Run | $0.00 | Mar 1 | Aug 1 |
| Bean Bag Tournament 2-Person Team Entry | $30.19 | Mar 1 | Jul 31 |
| Kids Run | $0.00 | Feb 13 | Aug 3 |
| Jared Anez 5k Student Registration (17 yrs and under) |
Interested in this race?
| $15.00 |
| May 8 |
| Jul 28 |
| 8.08 Miles | $30.00 | Jun 7 | Jul 28 |
| Jared Anez Virtual 5K | $25.00 | Jun 24 | Jul 28 |
| Jared Anez Virtual 13k | $25.00 | Jun 24 | Jul 28 |
| Jared Anez Memorial 5k Student Registration (17 yrs and under) | $15.00 | May 10 | Aug 1 |
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12:00 PM (NOON) ON 7/29/26. If you miss online registration, you can still register in person at Willmar Senior High School on Friday, July 31st from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm OR on race day Saturday, August 1st from 6:00 am - 8:00 am. Willmar Senior High School, 2701 30th ST NE, Willmar, MN 56201. Use the main entrance doors.
Thank you for your interest in this special event to honor the life and legacy of Jared Anez. We look forward to seeing you on August 1st! EARLY PACKET PICK UP July 31st, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm at Willmar Senior High School, 2701 30th ST NE, Willmar, MN 56201. Use the main entrance doors of the school and you will find packet pick-up in the main commons area. Race-day packet pick-up and race-day registration will be at Willmar Senior High School beginning at 6:00 am on Saturday, August 1st. Use the m