Beautiful Course
The 5K circles Lake Nokomis in charming South Minneapolis.
Awesome Gear
Receive a Storm Creek® long-sleeve technical shirt and an exclusive finishers medal.
Landscape of Love
"Single", "Taken", "It's Complicated" and blank back tags make mingling with other runners easy.
Great Prizes
We'll be dishing out sweet Valentine's to especially enthusiastic participants after the race!
Fast Finish
Get your heart racing with fellow speedy racers. Results will be available online.
Sweet Treats
Complimentary hot chocolate and conversation hearts are available pre- and post-race.
Stay Warm
We'll supply the coffee and gear check so you can bundle to your heart's desire!
Post-Race Fun
Stick around after the event for activities for couples, singles, and everything in between!
Storm Creek® Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
- Lightweight and breathable
- UPF 30+ sun protection
- Fun design honoring Lake Nokomis and the Twin Cities
Exclusive Finisher Medal
Information is not set for 2019 event. Please check back!
Information is not set for 2019 event. Please check back!
Friends and family are welcome to come to the race, bring a motivational sign, and watch and cheer on participants! As always, please be respectful of private property and do not enter the race course. Pedestrians are permitted to cross the course at intersections where race officials are present to direct foot traffic.
2019 results will be available online after the event.
For results from 2015-2018, please click here.
Questions?
Check out our FAQ's.
Registration for the Valentine's Day TC 5K is available online and will open in late 2018. Registration will close when the field limit is reached.
Registration will close when the field limit is reached.
Registration Notes:
In order for each person to receive registration confirmation, one must provide a unique email address for each unique registration. For example: John and Jane Smith using "smithfamily"@gmail.com for their registrations will only receive one person's confirmation, and one detailed race email.
Prices listed do not include processing fees.
We’re dedicated to providing safe, fun and high-quality events for athletes of all ages and abilities to promote health and fitness. Thank you for your support!
Registration confirmation for the Valentine's Day TC 5K is online. The search feature will be available when registration opens.
Refunds are available within 48 hours of registration only. To request a refund, email info@tcmevents.org or call 289-7701 within 48 hours of when you submitted your registration. If accepted, you will be refunded your race entry fee; online transaction fees are non-refundable. Deferrals are not permitted.
Race registrations for select TCM events may be transferred to another person through the automated TCM transfer process. Registrations may only be transferred within the designated transfer period for each event and within the same event and distance as the original registration. The Valentine's Day TC 5K transfer deadline is January TBD, 2019. Additional fees and restrictions may apply including ineligibility of some registrations completed using an invitation code. Once race numbers are assigned, they are never transferable.
View step-by-step instructions to begin a transfer. Email registration@tcmevents.org with questions.
Yes. Please have ready their race number and the correct spelling of the person's name. Registrants will be notified of race numbers in the pre-race email following the end of online registration. Picking up others' packets is limited to FOUR at a time if others are waiting; thanks for understanding.
Yes. If you are unable to pick up your packet before the event, packet pick up will also be available at the north end of the Lake Nokomis Main Beach parking lot beginning at 9 a.m., and will conclude at 9:45 a.m.
No, you may walk or run at any time during the race. Valentine's Day TC 5K participants must, however, be able to maintain a 20-minute-per-mile pace throughout the race due to course limits. 1 mile participants must be able to maintain a 35-minute-per-mile pace. The course closes at 11 a.m.
Strollers are permitted in the Valentine's Day TC 5K and in the 1 mile. For security and safety purposes, all persons with a stroller or baby jogger in the Valentine's Day TC 5K must be able to maintain a 20-minute-per-mile pace and agree to the guidelines listed in registration for participation with a stroller. 1 mile participants must be able to maintain a 35-minute-per-mile pace and also agree to the guidelines listed in registration for participation with a stroller.
We love four-legged friends, however, they are not permitted on course. Thanks for understanding.
