Live Brave 5K and 1 Mile

Register Today!
Join us for the 6th Annual Live Brave 5K and 1 Mile Run — a high-energy community event benefiting youth eating disorder prevention and recovery programs.

Set in beautiful Woodbury, this event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages and abilities. Whether you're racing for a personal best or walking alongside friends, you’ll experience the excitement, encouragement, and purpose that make Live Brave so special.

After you cross the finish line, stick around for:

• Finish line food and refreshments

• Sponsor booths and demonstrations

• Music and entertainment from DJ Ray Mills

• Awards and prizes

• Kids 12 and under run FREE in the 1 Mile event — so gather the whole family for a morning of movement, connection, and fun!

 
Our Mission
Live Brave exists to bring our community together in support of youth mental health, with a specific focus on eating disorder prevention and recovery.

In 2026, we are proud to partner exclusively with the WithAll Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to providing critical education, prevention resources, and recovery support to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. We have been donating to WithAll since the race's inception in 2021.

Participants register and donate via the Live Brave Fund, part of the Woodbury Community Foundation. After covering the costs of producing the event, net proceeds are distributed to the WithAll Organization. 

When you register, you’re not just signing up for a race — you’re helping create a stronger, more supported future for young people in our community.

Let’s move with purpose. Let’s Live Brave.

Race Details
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
USATF Certified Courses. Gun AND Chip Timing used.

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. 

Live Brave 5K 
8:30 am Start
ARRIVE BY 7:45 AM 

Live Brave 1 Mile
10:00 am Start 
ARRIVE BY 9:15 AM 

Competitive Wave: 10:00 am Start 
Males: 5:30 min/mile or faster (predicted finish time)
Female: 7:30 min/mile or faster (predicted finish time)

Elite Athlete Comp Entry Application: Elite Open, Masters and Grandmasters can apply for a comp entry into Live Brave 1 Mile by filling out this application. Live Brave will take 10 male and 10 female athletes. Deadline for submissions is August 3rd. 

Community & Kid's Wave*: 10:15 am Start (Walk or run, Kid's race)
Kids 12 & under run free in the 1 mile event.

The Brave Challenge 
Participants run both the 5K and the 1 Mile. Report to start line with the 5K participants for 8:30 am start.

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Run as a Team
Up the fun factor! Create your team today and run Live Brave together! Teams are easy to create during the registration process or by visiting the “Teams” page of our website. Church, school, hobby, friends, family, work, sports - anything goes! Have a blast and your team could possibly win (see team prize information below).

Instructions: The first team member to register can create the team during the registration process with just a few clicks. Subsequent members simply choose the team from a drop down menu during registration. Easy!
Team Prizes: Your 5K team* could also win a $200 Visa Gift Card! The biggest team and the fastest team (top 5 times counted) in the Live Brave 5K will win.

*Only 5K Teams eligible for these awards.

Race Rules and Guidelines
The course is open to the public, so please be kind to pedestrians. Strollers are allowed, but please keep your pets at home. Your bib must be visible at all times.

Post-Race Celebration
The post race celebration will start as soon as the first runner crosses the finish line. Runners will cross the finish line to music, food and your cheers! The awards ceremony will start at approximately 10:30 am or as soon as results are available.

Spectator Information
This is a great course for viewing your runners! Make signs and cheer them on right at Colby Lake Park by the pavilion building, along the west side of Woodbury Drive, Edgewater Park by the tennis courts, and along the east side of Colby Lake. See our course maps for more information. 

2021 5K Results

2025 Live Brave Award Information

5k and 1 Mile Awards will be at approximately at 10:40 am (awards will be mailed if needed). Awards are given for BOTH the 5K and 1 Mile events.

Course Record Awards

Course Record Male and Female: $250 Cash

5K Course Records:

Male - Aaron Easker -15:24.91 (2022)
Female - Meghan Roth - 18:45.38 (2021) 

1 Mile Course Records:

Male - Daniel Docherty - 4:21.50 (2023)
Female - Heather Kampf - 4:41.93 (2024)

Top Finisher Awards: 5K and 1 Mile

1st Place Male & Female: $50 TC Running Gift Card
2nd Place Male & Female: $35 TC Running Gift Card
3rd Place Male & Female: $25 TC Running Gift Card

Brave Challenge Awards:

1st Place Male & Female: $20 TC Running Gift Card + a pair of Goodrs Sunglasses
2nd Place Male & Female: $10 TC Running Gift Card + a pair of Goodrs Sunglasses
3rd Place Male & Female: A pair of Goodrs Sunglasses

5K Team Awards (Awards for 5K Teams ONLY)

The Largest Team (scored as number of finishers on race day) - $200 Visa Gift Card
The Fastest Team (Teams scored cross country style, with the 5 fastest times from team counted)  - $200 Visa Gift Card 
Teams also get a photo opportunity with a sign shout out!

Age Group Medals awarded to top male and female in each age group: 

0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Submit your application for complimentary entry into the Live Brave 1 Mile Event.

Elite Open, Masters and Grandmasters can apply for a comp entry into Live Brave 1 Mile by filling out this application.

Live Brave 1 mile will take 10 male and 10 female athletes. 

Deadline for submissions is August 3rd. 

There are three main parking areas at our Live Brave Event Site. Please refer to the map. We recommend parking at Valley Crossing Elementary School. From there it is a short walk to our main race site. The other lots off of the Valley Creek Road entrance will fill fast. 

We highly encourage you to pick up your bib, shirt and swag bag prior to race day!
Packet Pickup will be at the TC Running Store: 779 Bielenberg Dr., Woodbury, MN 55125. (651) 202-3992

Thursday, August 6th from 4-7 pm 
Friday, August 7th from 4-7 pm

Thank you to TC Running Co in Woodbury for hosting our packet pickup again! 

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 7:15 AM.

USATF Members receive $5 off of registration by entering their membership number during registration.

• Click "Sign-Up" Button 
• Start the registration process
• Select "Yes" to be part of a "Team"
• Select your USATF Team from the drop down menu
• When prompted, select USATF Member and enter Membership Number (required)
• $5 discount is reflected at checkout.