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SUMMARY:Bull-a-Rama
DESCRIPTION:BULLARAMA 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience two nights of bull riding action at the PrimeWest Health RCC in Alexandria. Presented by the Alexandria Fire Department Relief Association\, this family-friendly weekend features top riders\, concessions and entertainment for all ages. \nFriday\, May 15Doors open at 5 p.m. • Main event at 7 p.m.Friday Family Day: Kids 10 and under free \nSaturday\, May 16Doors open at 4 p.m. • Main event at 6 p.m.Kids 5 and under free \nTickets are available online and at Elden’s Fresh Foods in Alexandria.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/bull-a-rama/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:PrimeWest Health RCC\, 802 3rd Ave W\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Sports
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SUMMARY:Bull-a-Rama
DESCRIPTION:BULLARAMA 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience two nights of bull riding action at the PrimeWest Health RCC in Alexandria. Presented by the Alexandria Fire Department Relief Association\, this family-friendly weekend features top riders\, concessions and entertainment for all ages. \nFriday\, May 15Doors open at 5 p.m. • Main event at 7 p.m.Friday Family Day: Kids 10 and under free \nSaturday\, May 16Doors open at 4 p.m. • Main event at 6 p.m.Kids 5 and under free \nTickets are available online and at Elden’s Fresh Foods in Alexandria.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/bull-a-rama/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:PrimeWest Health RCC\, 802 3rd Ave W\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Sports
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Awake the Grapes 5K and 10K
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 15th Annual Awake the Grapes 5K and 10K!\nThe Awake the Grapes 5K course will wind runners around the beautiful Carlos Creek Winery property and through the onsite vineyards. \nThe Awake the Grapes 10K course will lead runners on a picturesque race through the Carlos Creek Winery vineyards\, out to County Road 34\, along the east side of Lake Ida\, east on County Road 61 to County Road 34 and back to Carlos Creek Winery. \nEach course will have paved\, gravel\, and cross-country terrain. \n  \nAfter all racers have crossed the finish line\, gather outside of the Carlos Creek Winery tasting room for the award ceremony. Medals will be presented to the top place in each age range for male and female runners participating in the 5K and 10K races. Overall top male and female awards will also be presented for the 5K and 10K races. \n  \nWALKERS ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER!!!\nNO PETS ALLOWED ON THE COURSES \nAfter all racers have crossed the finish line\, gather outside of the Carlos Creek Winery tasting room for the award ceremony. Medals will be presented to the top place in each age range for male and female runners participating in the 5K and 10K races. Overall top male and female awards will also be presented for the 5K and 10K races. \n  \n*Registrations made prior to midnight on May 3rd will receive an event t-shirt* \nAll registrations made after after May 3rd will receive a drink ticket. \nTo register\, follow the link and enter the promo code that will be provided on your voucher. \n  \nEvent Schedule:\nSun\, May 24\, 2026 8:00 AM – Registration Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 9:00 AM – 10k Run Starts \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 9:00 AM – Jack’s Public House Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 9:00 AM – Sizzle Food Truck Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 9:15 AM – 5k Run Starts \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 9:30 AM – Live Music Begins \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 10:00 AM – Carlos Creek Winery Tasting Room Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 10:00 AM – 22 Northmen Brewing Co Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 10:00 AM – Stoke Pizza Kitchen Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 10:45 AM – Awards (after all racers have crossed the finish line) \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 11:00 AM – Sizzle Food Truck Closes \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/15th-annual-awake-the-grapes-5k-and-10k/
LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoors,Sports
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SUMMARY:2026 Minnesota Trap Shooting Championship
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota’s Largest Youth Trap Shooting Event\nThe 2026 Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championship returns to Alexandria June 15–23 at the Alexandria Shooting Park. More than 8\,000 student athletes and 350 high school teams from across Minnesota are expected to compete during the weeklong event. \nTeams compete on assigned tournament days throughout the championship\, bringing thousands of athletes\, families and spectators to the Alexandria lakes area. \nFor tournament schedules\, registration information and event details\, visit the website.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/2026-minnesota-trap-shooting-championship/
LOCATION:Alexandria Shooting Park\, 6533 County Rd 87\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Sports
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SUMMARY:Runestone Ramble
DESCRIPTION:June 27\, 2026\n2026 Registration is OPEN!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe Runestone Ramble is one of the only trail runs held in central Minnesota. This family oriented run will be held on Saturday\, June 27 at Kensington Runestone Park\, located 15 miles west of Alexandria\, Minnesota\, in Douglas County. The course navigates the beautiful\, but challenging terrain of the 304 acre wooded and gently rolling county park. Kensington Runestone Park is filled with trails for hiking\, cross-country skiing\, and mountain biking\, along with a playground area and beautiful visitors center that tells the legendary story of the Kensington Runestone. You have two trail run options: the 7K Trail Run and the 1 Mile Kids Ramble. The 7K course traverses the expanse of the park and includes a number of rigorous climbs. The 1 Kids Ramble is a family friendly out and back course.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7K TRAIL RUN\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird ‘til June 1: $40 + fees \nJune 2 – June 13: $45 + fees \nAfter June 13: $50 (no t-shirt) \n18 & younger: $20 (no t-shirt after June 13) \n1 MILE KIDS FUN RUN: $12 + fees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBib PickUp on Saturday morning\, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM. Registration and check in will be held near the visitors center the morning of the race. Locker rooms and showers are NOT available. Indoor bathrooms are available. \nT-Shirts provided for all who pre-register by June 13. \n8:30 AM – 7K \n9:45 AM – 1 mile \n10:00 AM – AWARDS for top 3 male and top 3 female finishers! \nThis event is hosted by Alexandria Nordic Club and all proceeds will go to support the equipping of our local HS and MS Nordic teams\, growing our kids ski programs\, and expanding access to Nordic skiing through trail development.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/runestone-ramble/
LOCATION:Kensington Runestone Park\, 8965 County Rd 103 SW\, Kensington\, MN\, 56343\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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SUMMARY:Young Hearts 4 Heroes 5K Run 1 Mile March
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Journey Academy is excited to host our second annual Young Hearts for Heroes event on July 18\, 2026!\n  \nMultiple generations will gather at Alexandria City Park to honor a local military family\, thank veterans for their service\, and remind youth why freedom matters. Young Hearts for Heroes is an effort to bridge the gap in understanding regarding the ongoing sacrifice of our soldiers and their families. Participants will have the opportunity to “march one mile in a soldier’s boots” or run a 5K to honor our veterans. Funds raised will go to the support of SJA and the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Both organizations are passionate about teaching tomorrow’s leaders to honor today’s veterans. \nEvent Details: \n\n8:30-9 am Registration\n9 am Welcome\n9:15 am 5K Begins (Timing provided by Pickle Events)\n10 am 1 Mile March (Walk)\n\nAwards to follow! Medals to be awarded to the top three males and females 18+ and top three males and females 12-18. \nChildren under 10 are FREE to walk and do not need to register unless they plan to run the 5K. Free admission does not include an event t-shirt. \n“You will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make a good use of it.” -John Quincy Adams \nIn an age where freedom is enjoyed\, it is imperative that the next generation grow up learning about and understanding the true cost of how it came to be and the importance of using it to live intentionally.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/young-hearts-4-heroes-5k-run-1-mile-march/
LOCATION:City Park\, 118 City Park Rd\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoors,Sports
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