Bemidji Holiday Running Series - "Boo Dash, Turkey Trot, Reindeer Run"
Welcome to the 2026 Bemidji Holiday Running Series! This is a three-race event! Come celebrate the three holiday 5K races in style as you finish the Boo Dash, Turkey Trot, and Reindeer Run in Bemidji. You can sign up for all three races at one time at a discounted price, or you can choose to sign up individually as you go.
To receive a unique finisher prize, you must complete all three races, starting with the Boo Dash on October 24th. Sign up today!
To receive a unique finisher prize, you must complete all three races, starting with the Boo Dash on October 24th. Sign up today!
- Event Dates:
- Saturday October 24, 2026 - Saturday November 28, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:00am CDT
- End Time:
- 10:00am CST
- Price:
- $80.50 incl. $5.50 Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends October 24, 2026 at 9:00am CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026, 12:00pm CDT | October 24, 2026, 9:00am CDT | $80.50 |
Boo Dash 5K
Join us for a festive Halloween-themed 5K trail run at Gene Dillon Elementary. Costumes are encouraged for runners of all ages! T-shirts for all those who register by October 12th!
- Event Date:
- Saturday October 24, 2026
- Start Time:
- 10:00am CDT
- End Time:
- 11:00am CDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens September 10, 2026 at 8:00am CDT
- Price:
- $27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $32.80 after October 23, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026, 8:00am CDT | October 23, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $27.50 |
| October 24, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 24, 2026, 10:00am CDT | $32.80 |
Boo Dash (Kids Dash)
- Event Date:
- Saturday October 24, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:45am CDT
- End Time:
- 10:00am CDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens September 10, 2026 at 8:00am CDT
- Price:
- $6.30 incl. $1.30 Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends October 24, 2026 at 9:45am CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026, 8:00am CDT | October 24, 2026, 9:45am CDT | $6.30 |
Turkey Trot 5K
Bemidji State University annual Turkey Trot hosted by the Cross Country and Track and Field teams! Enjoy some Pre-holiday exercise with the family!
Location: 1801 Birch Ln Bemidji, MN 56601 (starts and ends on Bemidji State Campus near Gillett Wellness Center)
Please join us after the race for coffee, hot chocolate, (From Caribou) and Donuts (Raphael's!)
T-shirts for all those who register by November 16th
Race Day November 26th, 2026
Kids 1k @ 9:00 AM
5k @ 9:30 AM
Location: 1801 Birch Ln Bemidji, MN 56601 (starts and ends on Bemidji State Campus near Gillett Wellness Center)
Please join us after the race for coffee, hot chocolate, (From Caribou) and Donuts (Raphael's!)
T-shirts for all those who register by November 16th
Race Day November 26th, 2026
Kids 1k @ 9:00 AM
5k @ 9:30 AM
- Event Date:
- Thursday November 26, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:30am CST
- End Time:
- 10:00am CST
- Registration:
- Registration Opens September 12, 2026 at 9:00am CDT
- Price:
- $22.20 incl. $2.20 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $27.50 after September 12, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2026, 9:00am CDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $22.20 |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am CDT | October 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $27.50 |
| October 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT | November 25, 2026, 11:59pm CST | $32.80 |
| November 26, 2026, 12:00am CST | November 26, 2026, 9:00am CST | $38.10 |
Turkey Trot Kids Run
Suggested age, 12 and under.
Bemidji State Universities annual Turkey Trot hosted by the Cross Country and Track and Field teams! Enjoy some Pre-holiday exercise with the family!
Location: 1801 Birch Ln Bemidji, MN 56601 (starts and ends on Bemidji State Campus near Gillett Wellness Center)
Please join us after the race for coffee, hot chocolate, (From Caribou) and Donuts (Raphael's!)
T-shirts for all those who register by November 16th!
Race Day November 26th, 2026
Kids 1k @ 9:00 AM
5k @ 9:30 AM
Bemidji State Universities annual Turkey Trot hosted by the Cross Country and Track and Field teams! Enjoy some Pre-holiday exercise with the family!
Location: 1801 Birch Ln Bemidji, MN 56601 (starts and ends on Bemidji State Campus near Gillett Wellness Center)
Please join us after the race for coffee, hot chocolate, (From Caribou) and Donuts (Raphael's!)
T-shirts for all those who register by November 16th!
Race Day November 26th, 2026
Kids 1k @ 9:00 AM
5k @ 9:30 AM
- Event Date:
- Thursday November 26, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:00am CST
- End Time:
- 9:00am CST
- Registration:
- Registration Opens September 10, 2026 at 4:21pm CDT
- Price:
- $11.60 incl. $1.60 Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends November 26, 2026 at 9:00am CST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026, 4:21pm CDT | November 26, 2026, 9:00am CST | $11.60 |
Raphael's Reindeer Run 5K
The sweatshirt race! The fourth annual Raphael's Reindeer Run is a family fun run or walk event to kick off the holiday season! The 5K race will start and end at Paul Bunyan Park right in front of Paul of Babe. You'll get enjoy great views of Lake Bemidji as you cruise through the 3.1 miles!
Race Includes:
Crewneck Sweatshirt
Raphael's Donuts
Coffee from Starbucks
Awards for Top Finishers
Race Includes:
Crewneck Sweatshirt
Raphael's Donuts
Coffee from Starbucks
Awards for Top Finishers
- Event Date:
- Saturday November 28, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:00am CST
- End Time:
- 10:00am CST
- Registration:
- Registration Opens September 10, 2026 at 4:21pm CDT
- Price:
- $43.40 incl. $3.40 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $48.70 after October 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026, 4:21pm CDT | October 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $43.40 |
| October 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT | November 27, 2026, 2:25pm CST | $48.70 |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
