Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial 5K

Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial 5K Presented by The Invisible Wounds Project

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026

The 5K event kicks off a week of engaging activities for the Concert & Car Show with a Cause. All proceeds from the run will support veterans, first responders, and their families through the following organizations:

·       Invisible Wounds Project (IWP)

·       MN Law Enforcement Explorers Scholarship

Schedule

·       7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Race packet pick-up and same-day onsite registration will be available at the IWP Center. The same-day race fee is $40.00 for runners and $30.00 for walkers. Pre-registration is encouraged; however, onsite registration will be accommodated for those who wish to participate on the day of the event.

·       8:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Lions Club, featuring hot coffee and cold brew provided by Coffee Smith (donations appreciated). Live music will be performed during breakfast.

·       9:00 AM: Announcements by event organizers, followed by a special address from Russ and Matt representing IWP, LLPD, and the Silvera Family.

·       9:25 AM: Singing of the National Anthem.

·       9:30 AM: Start of the 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk. Please note, walkers will not be timed in order to maintain accurate runner times; however, walker participants will receive runner numbers without timing chips.

·       10:00 AM: Daisy Dash for younger participants—a 50-yard run commencing at the starting line.

·       10:45/11:00 AM: Presentation of race awards and the Public Safety Challenge Team Award.

Race Routes

·       *5K Race (3.1 miles):* Participants will start at the IWP Center, proceed south along Hardwood Creek Trail, then return to the Start/Finish line.

·       *1 Mile Walk:* Walkers will begin behind the runners, heading north on Hardwood Creek Trail to the turnaround point and returning to the Start/Finish line.



Parking Information:

All participants and guests are requested to use the general parking lot for convenient access to registration and the starting line. Additional parking is available on adjacent side streets and across Hwy 61 at Family Pathways.

Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial 5K Presented by The Invisible Wounds Project

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026

The 5K event kicks off a week of engaging activities for the Concert & Car Show with a Cause. All proceeds from the run will support veterans, first responders, and their families through the following organizations:

·       Invisible Wounds Project (IWP)

·       MN Law Enforcement Explorers Scholarship

Schedule

·       7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Race packet pick-up and same-day onsite registration will be available at the IWP Center. The same-day race fee is $40.00 for runners and $30.00 for walkers. Pre-registration is encouraged; however, onsite registration will be accommodated for those who wish to participate on the day of the event.

·       8:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Lions Club, featuring hot coffee and cold brew provided by Coffee Smith (donations appreciated). Live music will be performed during breakfast.

·       9:00 AM: Announcements by event organizers, followed by a special address from Russ and Matt representing IWP, LLPD, and the Silvera Family.

·       9:25 AM: Singing of the National Anthem.

·       9:30 AM: Start of the 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk. Please note, walkers will not be timed in order to maintain accurate runner times; however, walker participants will receive runner numbers without timing chips.

·       10:00 AM: Daisy Dash for younger participants—a 50-yard run commencing at the starting line.

·       10:45/11:00 AM: Presentation of race awards and the Public Safety Challenge Team Award.

Race Routes

·       *5K Race (3.1 miles):* Participants will start at the IWP Center, proceed south along Hardwood Creek Trail, then return to the Start/Finish line.

·       *1 Mile Walk:* Walkers will begin behind the runners, heading north on Hardwood Creek Trail to the turnaround point and returning to the Start/Finish line.



Parking Information:

All participants and guests are requested to use the general parking lot for convenient access to registration and the starting line. Additional parking is available on adjacent side streets and across Hwy 61 at Family Pathways.

1 mile walk to honor a lost loved one

Children 10 years old and under
Traditional 50-yard Daisy Dash and win a race bell!