Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 - 9:00 a.m., Donaldson Park
5K Run and 1 Mile Walk (In Person and Virtual)
Events
5K Run
1 Mile Walk
BIB AND SHIRT PICK-UP DETAILS
There are three times to get your shirt and bib early and avoid the race day rush.
Location: Outside the B building near the top of the stairs near the theater
Times:
Thursday 6/25 10am-2pm
Monday 6/29 10am-1pm
Tuesday 6/30 10am-2pm
Race Day at Donaldson Park 815am-845am
Shirt Designer: TBD
Title: TBD
Inspiration: TBD
Information
Welcome to the Best Buy Run and Walk FIN's main event, in cooperation with Charity Classic week! The in-person event will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Donaldson Park, a short walk from Best Buy's campus in Richfield, and is open to all employees, vendors, and friends & family ages 13+.
A virtual option to participate in the 5K run or 1 mile walk option is also available.
This event is held in support of the Best Buy Foundation™ Charity Classic to raise funds for Best Buy Teen Tech Centers™.
Key Registration Dates:
- 03/27/206 - Early Access Registration
- 06/06/2026 - Registration open for everyone
- 06/06/2026 - Race shirts are no longer guaranteed after this date
- 06/06/2026 - $5 increase to registration
2025 Race Day Results: 2025 Best Buy Run and Walk FIN - MTEC Results
Connect with us!
Stop by our tabls in the Hub on campus select days TBD to learn more and sign up!
Best Buy employees are invited to join our Teams channel.
Want more connection around your activities outside of this event? Get the Strava app for Android or Apple and, if you are a Best Buy employee, join the Run and Walk FIN. Seeing others walking, biking, hiking, running is a great motivator to get out and move!
All proceeds will benefit the Teen Tech Centers. To learn more about Best Buy Teen Tech Centers, visit bestbuyfoundation.org/teentechcenter . To get involved or make a donation, learn more here. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, visit BestBuyCharityClassic.com or reach out to CharityClassic@BestBuy.com.
T Shirts
All in-person Run/Walk registrants will receive a race t-shirt included in their registrations if purchased before the guaranteed deadline (06/06/2026). After the guaranteed registration deadline, t-shirts will be handed out depending on availablility - please inquire about t-shirt availability at Bib Pickup.
These t-shirts are designed by a Teen Tech Center teen artist and the selected t-shirt design, as well as details about the artist, will be revealed at a later date.
Shirt and Bib Pickup: T-shirts and Bibs will be available for pick up on prior to the event on campus in the Hub (June 25, 29, and 30) or at the race tent on the day of the race.
Corporate Sponsors
Gold Sponsor - $10,000
Gold Sponsor - $10,000
Silver Sponsor - $7,500
Gold Sponsor - $10,000
Silver Sponsor - $7,500
Bronze Sponsors - $5,000
