2026 Run More, Judge Less 5K & 1-Mile
Thursday, June 11th | 6pm | Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Join Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) for our signature 5K race now with a new name and at an exciting new location - the State Fairgrounds!
The Run More, Judge Less 5K is more than a race — it’s a gathering rooted in belonging. Hosted by Mile in My Shoes, this inclusive community run is built on the belief that the transformative power of running should be accessible to everyone — especially those who have been historically excluded from traditional running spaces. We invite people of all backgrounds, paces, and lived experiences to come together and move side by side.
New for 2026, we’re excited to offer both a 5K and a 1-mile distance, in partnership with Midsummer Mile, creating more accessible entry points into movement and community. Held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on a summer evening, this is less about the finish line and more about what happens when people move together without judgment.
Join us in person for the run and a post-race party with custom cookie medals, Johnny Pops, fruit, a finisher photo area, and more. Kids can join a free 1/3 mile run. You can also join virtually and support Mile in My Shoes members from anywhere.
No pressure. No labels. Just people, moving together.
Interested in becoming a race sponsor for 2026? Check out our sponsorship page for info on sponsorship benefits.
"This was my first race, and I couldn't believe all of these people I didn't even know were there to cheer me on. As I neared the finish line, there were all of these people motivating me, supporting me. Then I finished and a stranger handed me a popsicle?! It doesn't get any better than that!" - Resident Member, Team Southside
