Thank You for Supporting the 2026 NEARly There 5K & Fun Run!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, donated, or volunteered at this year's NEARly There 5K & Fun Run!
Your generosity, enthusiasm, and support helped bring our community together for a fun and meaningful event.
We are truly grateful for your partnership and look forward to seeing you again next year!
We would like to thank the City of Crystal and Crystal Frolics for their support in making this race possible.
A special thanks to our sponsors:
CASS Precision Machining
Robbinsdale Hy-Vee
John Zieba
Arne Larson, Tax Consultant and CPA
Lace up your shoes and join us for the NEARly There 5K & Fun Run during Crystal Frolics on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Bassett Creek Park (32nd & Yates Avenues N.). The 5K Race/Walk begins at 8:00 AM and benefits both Crystal Frolics and NEAR Food Shelf. There is also a virtual race option and a FREE Kids Fun Run, making this a great event for the whole family!
We're looking for event sponsors to help offset race expenses and support this community fundraiser. If your business or organization is interested in becoming a sponsor, we'd love to hear from you! Contact Thea Bruley, NEAR Food Shelf Director, via email (manager.nearfoodshelf@gmail.com) or phone, NEAR 763-533-2836 (main menu - option #2).
Register today at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119393/nearly-there-5k
or through the Crystal Frolics website.