2026 Annual Optimist 5K Walk/Run (All Ages!) Bringing Out the Best in Kids!

BE A CHANGE-MAKER & SIGN UP NOW! 💪🏃‍♂️ Join the Eden Prairie Optimist Club's OK5K and help our amazing Optimist Kids!

This year's event features a 1-mile race for current Eden Prairie Track and Field Association participants! Welcome EPTFA Kids!

Sign-up early to take advantage of early bird pricing benefits!🔥 Join us SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 for the 5K Race/Walk and celebrate our incredible "Optimist Kids" with a fun-filled morning of fitness and community spirit. 🏆🏅🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️ 

✨WHAT MAKES THIS 5K SPECIAL?✨
✅ Support our School Safety Patrol's trip to Valleyfair! 🎢
✅ A family-friendly event with fun for all ages and paces! 
✅ Anthem + Music! 🎙️ 
✅ Awards, GREAT Prizes and connect with your neighbors! 🏡

✨EVENT DETAILS:✨
📅 Date: Saturday, June 27
🕠 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
🌍 Location: Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion (Eden Prairie)

The Eden Prairie Optimist Club's 12th OK 5K walk/run is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie. The 1-mile options starts at the same time, with guides along the trail helping the runners. Major sponsors of the 5k include the Eden Prairie Optimist Club, EPTFA and the city of Eden Prairie. Sponsors also include Brandpoint, Scheels, Associated Bank. Proceeds go to the community programs of the Optimists, including the Valleyfair trip for local Elementary School Patrols, Essay and Oratorical contests, Central Middle School Youth Appreciation and more. To learn more about the OK-5K event, visit www.facebook.com/epoptimists. Registration for the race is open now. The Eden Prairie Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Visitors are always welcome. Info: www.facebook.com/epoptimists.