Spring into Action: 5th Annual Physical Therapy 5K

The University of Minnesota DPT program is springing (back) into action! After COVID prevented a 2020 and 2021 race, we are eager to hold the 5th annual Spring into Action 5K on Saturday April 30th, 2022. The day will include a 5K run/walk (or optional 2.5K walk), music, a prize drawing, and the chance to talk with current DPT students about running/recovery topics and more! Proceeds from this race go to the Foundation for Physical Therapy which allows research to be conducted in many different areas of PT - including research done at the University of Minnesota.  For more information, check out: www.foundation4pt.org Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/2TIIyJJmQ 

Race:  5K run/walk or optional 2.5K walk will take place at the Front Plaza of Coffman Memorial Union (Route can be viewed on facebook event page linked above). Registration is $15 online. Day of registration will also be accepted: $20 (cash or check). Free T-shirt with online registration by April 8th.

Prize Drawing: Each participant will receive one free prize drawing ticket. Additional tickets will be available for $1 each on the day of the event. Check out the businesses that have already donated: Minneapolis Bouldering Project, University of Minnesota Bookstore, Potbelly, Jimmy Johns, Red Cow/Red Rabbit, Spyhouse Coffee, Blaze Pizza, Fresh Thyme, Pryes Brewing Company and Noodles and Company!

Timing: We will have a student timer who will record and recognize the top 3 male and female finishers. For remaining participants, this will be a self-timed race.

Parking: Nearest parking ramps are at East River Road Parking Garage, or the East River Flats (located on the south side of East River Road across from the entrance to the East River Road Garage). 

Restrooms: Located inside Coffman Memorial Union

COVID-19: We are following updates to city guidelines closely. Please check back to this page for updates/changes regarding vaccination policies for the race.