Back by popular demand! Return of Ericson Lake 5K Fun Run

Saturday, June 13, 2026 ~ 8:30 AM

Participants registered before June 1st will receive Free T-shirt.

WHAT: With the rolling sandhills as a backdrop, the level course will weave you around beautiful Lake Ericson through a rural mixture of roads and trails consisting of gravel, dirt and sand. As a non-profit organization, the Ericson Lake Corporation strives to protect and promote wildlife and water conservation as well as to provide an environment in which to enjoy it.

WHO: This is a non-timed 5K Fun Run for walkers and runners of all ages and levels.

Cost: $25 / participant

Registration: Online registration will go live March 1st on Active.com and Aplos. Check back for direct links. Register before June 1st to receive a free T-shirt. Onsite registration will be available the morning of the race from 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM.

Day of Schedule:
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM - Registration and packet pick up at the Carouse Picnic Shelter.
8:15 AM - Volunteer Meeting
8:20 AM - Pre-Race Meeting
8:30 AM - Race Begins

Packet Pickup:
Packet Pickup will be Friday, June 12th from 6-8 PM at the ELC Building and Saturday, June 13th from 7:30 - 8:15 AM at the carousel picnic shelter near the boat ramp.

* All participants will need to have a signed waiver prior to or at packet pickup.

PRIZES: Participants will be entered into a door prize type drawing. Runners 18 & older will be entered into the adult drawing and 17 & under will be entered into the kids drawing. List of Prizes to come. Must be present to win.

Come down the night before and stay for the weekend. Lake Ericson offers camping of all styles from tenting area to large RV sites with electrical hookups. Enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife watching as well as many other recreational activities. Come see what makes Lake Ericson so special.