Bingo Challenge Races 2026

The race.

The Bingo Challenge Races takes place August 15, 2026, at Sunfish Lake in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, starting at the Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center parking lot. Participants choose between a 3x3 bingo card (covering 8.55–14.25 miles across up to 5 loops) or a 4x4 card (11.40–22.80 miles across up to 8 loops), with each 2.85-mile lap completed in 32 minutes or less earning one bingo ball draw. The single-track trail course loops around Sunfish Lake with ACR arrow markings. Race starts at 8 a.m., with subsequent lap starts every 32 minutes; day-of packet pickup begins at 7 a.m. and includes bib, timing chip, and event swag. Top three overall male and female finishers receive awards; all finishers earn a time and distance record. Water, Gatorade, and light snacks are available at the start/finish line.