The Be Happy 5k
One morning, one community, one cause. Run it in person at Cleary Lake Beach or virtually from anywhere, and put every dollar of profit toward youth mental health.
Register NowAbout the race
Welcome to the 5th Annual Be Happy 5K, supporting youth mental health in Minnesota. Join us in Prior Lake at Cleary Lake Beach, or run it virtually from anywhere, for a morning of movement, community, and purpose. Whether you're running, walking, cheering on the kids in the 50-Yard Dash, or logging your miles remotely, you're part of something bigger.
100% of event profits support youth mental health in Minnesota through the Shine A Ligh7 Foundation.
Register NowJoin us in person
Cleary Lake Beach, Prior Lake / Credit River, MN 55372 · Sunday, September 13, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Choose your event
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 50-Yard Dash (ages 13 and under)
What you'll get
- Event t-shirt (included with registration through September 5)
- Prizes and giveaways
- Gift bags
- Amazing vendors
- A post-race party with music, drinks, snacks, sauna, cold plunge, bouncy house and more
Register early: early-bird tickets include a free raffle ticket, and spots are limited.
Can't make it? Run it virtually
Grab a Virtual Participant ticket and run your 5K from anywhere on race day. Track your run on Strava and join our club event: Be Happy 5K 2026, Virtual Run (Run More with NeverPeak club).
Virtual winner prize package
- $50 gift card
- A bag of NPX
- An invitation onto the Never Peak Podcast
Note: t-shirts are not included for virtual racers or late registrations unless specifically requested.
Become a sponsor
Put your business behind a great cause and get in front of the community. Three ways to give.
Gold
- 6 free tickets to the Be Happy 5k
- Logo on the finish-line banner
- Option to promote on-site
- Logo on the website
- Logo on the event t-shirt
Silver
- 4 free tickets to the Be Happy 5k
- Logo on the event t-shirts (black & white)
Bronze
- 2 free tickets to the Be Happy 5k
- Post-race thank-you mention
- Item or offer in the gift bags / raffle
Questions about sponsorship? Email bfit.kunkel@gmail.com