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Panther Pacers Cross Country Alumni, Family and Friends 5k

Name: Panther Pacers Cross Country Alumni, Family and Friends 5k
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Blaine

Blaine, United States • 15 Aug 2026

Panther Pacers Cross Country Alumni, Family and Friends 5K

This community event brings together former Panthers, family members, friends and supporters for a morning run and walk at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. The event offers two measured distances to accommodate both shorter and longer participation around the sports complex.

2.5K
5K

The course is routed around the grass soccer fields at the National Sports Center, with the venue area beginning at Parking Lot D near the corner of 105th Ave NE and Davenport Rd. Light snacks and refreshments are provided after the event.

Registration is open on specified dates in 2026 and the listed registration fee is $10.00. A detailed course map is planned to be made available on the event page prior to the date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Blaine

Race information

Registration

5 km

2.5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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