Ready to get moving and give back? Join us for the Stride to Serve 5k-ish – a fun, casual run/walk with a twist! We'll start by making the world better by volunteering to cleanup the trails behind the Marsh, then stick around for a casual walk/run . It’s all about good vibes, great company, and lending a hand. Perfect way to spend the day in person, meet awesome people, and feel great inside and out. Don’t miss out!
We'll do park trail cleanup at the Marsh together with Minnetonka Environmentalists, then do a run/walk, and then celebrate together!
Meet & Quick Welcome: Brief introduction to the day’s plan. We’ll meet at in the east parking lot near Mtka Blvd, in front of The Marsh.
Serve Together: We’ll partner with Minnetonka Environmentalists to clean, weed and seed the trail behind The Marsh.
Activity - After we’ll reconvene for a brief intro to the run/walk and warm-up. Run, jog, or walk at your own pace on a half mile-ish out and back course on the LRT for about 30 minutes.
Connect: If you’d like, take some time to relax, meet people, play some easy, casual games and celebrate a job well done.
What to Bring
Please bring a few simple things to make the event easier and safer:
Work gloves (if you have them)
Running or walking shoes for the run and appropriate work shoes or boots for the service activity
Long pants might be nice if it’s buggy
Water bottle
Who Should Come?
Runners and walkers of all levels
People who enjoy volunteering
Anyone who wants to meet neighbors and spend time outdoors
Families and friends who want to do something positive together
Come alone or come with others, either way you’ll have fun and connect