Scenic Byway River Run

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The Scenic Byway River Run for 2025 has been CANCELLED.

If you were registered, please check your email for cancelation details.

We apologize for any inconveniences and look forward to running with you next year.

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15 YEARS RUNNING!!!

Half Marathon/Relay/5K/Kids Fun Run

October 11th, 2025

National Anthem – 8:45 AM

Kids Fun Run –

Due to lack of participation – there will be no Kids Fun Run this year. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to next year

Half Marathon – 9:00 AM Start Time

This race is chip timed and USATF certified. Our Half Marathon takes you through beautiful downtown Belle Plaine before heading north across the Minnesota River. Our volunteers will be there to cheer you on! The course takes you along Minnesota’s Scenic Byway with rolling hills, eagle sightings and stunning countryside views. Half marathoners will then run back through the historic Avenue of the Trees towards Blakeley, then a gradual climb takes you back to the finish line.

The course will have volunteers and members of the Belle Plaine Police & Fire Departments, as well as some directional arrows to help guide runners through the race route. Be sure to pay attention to all course signs.

Participants receive a medal and a shirt.

Half Marathon 2-Person Relay – 9:00 AM Start Time

Runners are responsible for their own transportation to and from the halfway exchange point. The exchange will take place near Mile Marker 8 and Water Stop 4.

Participants receive a medal & a shirt.

5K Run – 9:20 AM Start Time

This race is chip timed and USATF certified. Our 5K leads you on a fun route through Belle Plaine. It is lined with our very best volunteers who will cheer you on with all they have! Participants receive a medal & a shirt.

Pre-Registration & Packet Pick-up

Pre-Registration: Online Registration and Paper Registration is available

Online Registration:

**Paper registration can be mailed or dropped off at 204 N Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011

Paper Registration

Packet Pick-up location, Friday 10/10/25: IMPORTANT NOTICE: Packet Pick-up location has MOVED to OakCrest Elementary School.

1101 W Commerce Drive, Belle Plaine MN 56011 and will be available from 4-6pm. Local Lions Club will be serving pizza from 5-7pm at the same location.

**Same day packet pick-up will also be available on race day beginning at 7:00am downtown Belle Plaine. Please note, same day registration will not be available on-site, but you can register on your own device up until race time.