Place
Monticello, MN US 55362
Description
Join us for a 1 Mile and/or 5k Run/Walk on River St along the Mississippi River in Monticello, MN! Started in 1976 as a bicentennial celebration, Riverfest is yearly celebration bringing the city of Monticello together for many festivities. One of which is a race Saturday morning, which has both a one mile and a 5k option.
For more information, check out the Riverfest Website and Riverfest Facebook page.
Race Shirts
Race Shirts are NOT included with your registration fee. They are available for purchase until June 29th, 2025.
You can order one in the online store until July 14 or with cash on race day; $15 for a shirt or $25 for sweatshirt.
They will be available for pickup at Rally Gear 1-2 weeks later.
Donations
Two groups that have historically helped out with out with the Riverfest 5k are the Monticello Fire Department and Monticello Royalty. Donations can be made by both participants and non-participants. 100% of donations will be split between the Monticello Fire Department and Monticello Royalty. Donate here:
Packet Pick-Up
Saturday, July 12:
6:30am - Packet Pick-Up Begins
Race Course
Awards
32 oz water bottles will be given to the male and female winners of both races. Below is a picture of the water bottles from 2024.
Certificates will be awarded to the winners of the following age groups:
1 Mile
4 and Under
5 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 - 79
80 and over
5k
12 and under
13 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 - 79
80 and over
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Free Race Photos
Providing race photos for all participants to keep as a memory for of the event are a priority for us. There will be a photographer on site and on the course to get professional photographs that will be shared with all after the event.
Other Running Tangents Races
2025 Running Tangents Races
Firecracker 5k & 1 Mile Sparkler Run, Sat, July 6
https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Annandale/Firecracker5k1MileSparklerRun
Lake Rebecca Triathlon, Sun, July 27
https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Rockford/LakeRebeccaTriathlon
Eddy Trail Races, Sat, Aug 9
https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Annandale/EddyTrailRaces
Directions
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