Defeat of Jesse James 15K/5K - Northfield, Minnesota - Running

The Defeat of Jesse James 15K/5K is a Running race in Northfield, Minnesota consisting of a 15K and 5K.

The Defeat of Jesse James Days Run/Walk is an annual event hosted by Northfield Shares, our community foundation. The timing of the event aligns with Northfield's Defeat of Jesse James Days community celebration, and proceeds help Northfield Shares fulfill its mission to advance philanthropy, inspire volunteerism and promote collaborative leadership.

This family-friendly event features two courses, both of which are USA Track & Field certified road courses: a 5K run/walk with a moderate layout that takes participants through the streets of Northfield and a more challenging 15K run with several tough hills that takes participants through the farm country east of town. Both runs finish at the original First National Bank building where the townspeople of Northfield, in 1876, stopped a bank robbery by the notorious James-Younger gang.

Join the fun as an individual, group or create a company team to increase employee comradery and tie in with your organization's health and wellness initiatives.Wear company t-shirts and show your team spirit while generating visibility for your organization's community involvement efforts.