THE WISHBONE 5K
presented by
Thursday, November 26, 2026
We are proud to partner with CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics (CCMPO)! Learn more about how CCMPO can help you get back on track and get moving with us!
Get Your Free Racer Shirt
A limited number of racer shirts are available. Sizes are handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early because once a size runs out, it’s gone for good.
- Free shirt included with your $5 race entry while supplies last
- 4,000 total shirts total available
Event details
Start your Thanksgiving off with the right kind of burn! The Wishbone 5K, presented by CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics, features a 5K run, 2-mile walk, and the El-Jay Plumbing's "Little Turkeys" 1K race! This is the perfect way to kick off your holiday and inspire family fitness!
Date: November 26, 2026
Location: St. Cloud Area Family YMCA. The Y will be open during the race for check-in and as a great place to warm up.
Time:
- 8 a.m. "Little Turkeys" 1K, presented by El-Jay Plumbing & Heating
- 8:15 a.m. Wishbone 5K and 2-mile walk, presented by CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics
Cost: $5 per person
RACe INFORMATION
El-Jay Plumbing & Heating presents the "Little Turkey's" 1K race! Be sure to bring the kiddos out for this fun run! Medals included.
SCHEELS partners with the Bernick’s Family Fitness Series to help us build excitement around the events, support volunteerism, and get you to the finish! Thank you SCHEELS for supporting our community!
about the series
The Wishbone 5K is the final race of the Bernick's Family Fitness Series, hosted by the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA. Our series aims to eliminate cost barriers and provide individuals and families with opportunities to gather and commit to healthy activities throughout the year. This is made possible through our incredible sponsors who believe in the mission and success of this series.
TITLE SPONSORS
Rock Your Sole
Trail Run
Homegrown
Festival & 5K
Pot O’ Gold
5K
Wishbone
5K
Race SPONSORs
Series Sponsors
community Sponsors
Drone Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsors
BE PART OF MINNESOTA'S MOST FESTIVE, FUN, AND AFFORDABLE SERIES!
The YMCA facilitates four family-friendly 5K events each year, seeing over 7,000 participants and countless
spectators. Our mission is to help create happy, healthy families. 80% of participants register as families.
Join us as we continue to impact the health and wellness of this community. To learn more and get started, contact the YMCA Fitness Team at 320-253-2664 or racedirector@scymca.org.
TITLE
SPONSOR
$5,000 - $10,000 • ONE PER EVENT- Presenting sponsor of said event
- Business logo as part of the event logo/hosted area
- Logo highlighted in all communications including website, emails, social media, radio, and ads
- Title Sponsor will be announced and written to accompany any instance where the event name is used
- Logo highlighted/enlarged on shirt from other non-title logos
- Logo included on the finish/start line arch
- 3x6ft banners at start/finish line with exclusive logo
- Includes all COMMUNITY SPONSOR benefits
SERIES
SPONSOR
$2,500 • ALL 4 EVENTS- Logo recognition as a series sponsor for all 4 events
- Logo recognition under series sponsor section on all event pages
- Includes all COMMUNITY SPONSOR benefits for all events
COMMUNITY
SPONSOR
$1,000 • $500 ALL OTHERS- Logo recognition at event
- Logo placement on event shirts where participant shirts are offered
- Name/logo recognition on emails
- Logo on 3x6ft Community Sponsor banners at start/finish
- Bag stuffer to be given to all participants
- Name recognition on social media campaigns