Going Bananas Run - Twin Cities
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 11, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Going Bananas Run - Twin Cities is a 2-mile (3.2 km) fun run in Spring Park, Minnesota, where participants run dressed in banana costumes to support Gold Together for Childhood Cancer. The 2027 edition takes place on July 10, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Runners make their way around a lively course while trying to stay ahead of the Gorilla, who sets off in pursuit shortly after the start. The event combines fun and fitness with charity for an entertaining experience for everyone taking part.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Spring Park.
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