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New in 2025!
The BK5K is excited to announce an additional US race location for the 2025 race season! Akron, OH will host its inaugural race on Father's Day, June 15th, 2025 in partnership with the PGA TOUR Champions, Chip in Fore Charity, presented by Fastenal and in coordination with the 2025 Kaulig Companies Championship. This racecourse will run along the cart path within the beautiful Firestone Country Club golf course.
The Mission: Supporting Area Youth
The BK5K, a 5-kilometer road race and walk, is held to honor Bob Kierlin, founder of Fastenal Company and lifelong supporter of youth programs. All proceeds go to various area youth organizations/programs demonstrating financial need where races are held. In 2022, BK5K Run/Walks were held in eight cities across the US and expanded to ten in 2023, including one in Canada.
Funding grants are evaluated for merit and dispersed by the BK5K Youth Fund Award Committee in partnership with the Winona Community Foundation. Race winners also have the opportunity to donate their cash awards to area youth programs and receive a commemorative certificate.
Revenues from past events were used to fund the Winona High School Nordic Ski program, baseball, orchestra, marching band and AP English programs, Cotter High School Canoe Club, softball fields, marching band, and H.O.T. math programs. Bluffview Montessori has benefited from funding for iPads and the Winona Area Catholic schools STEM program has received funding. Other recent organizations who have received financial support include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Winona Family YMCA, Junior Achievement, Winona Park and Recreation Department, and Home and Community Options.
Help keep the area youth organizations and programs going and challenge your own racing abilities.
Funding grants are evaluated for merit and dispersed by the BK5K Youth Fund Award Committee in partnership with the Winona Community Foundation. Race winners also have the opportunity to donate their cash awards to area youth programs and receive a commemorative certificate.
Revenues from past events were used to fund the Winona High School Nordic Ski program, baseball, orchestra, marching band and AP English programs, Cotter High School Canoe Club, softball fields, marching band, and H.O.T. math programs. Bluffview Montessori has benefited from funding for iPads and the Winona Area Catholic schools STEM program has received funding. Other recent organizations who have received financial support include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Winona Family YMCA, Junior Achievement, Winona Park and Recreation Department, and Home and Community Options.
Help keep the area youth organizations and programs going and challenge your own racing abilities.
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Race Partnership Spotlight
A couple of BK5K races partner with other events and charities to maximize community participation and support for both events! Here are a few of the partnerships we have today!
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Winona, MN race location partners with
Winona Steamboat Days! 
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Akron, OH race location partners with the PGA TOUR Champions, Chip in Fore Charity, presented by Fastenal and in coordination with the 2025 Kaulig Companies Championship!
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Knoxville, TN race location partners with Girls on the Run!
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