4-H Clover Dash 5K & 2-mile walk fundraiser & silent auction

Event information

Date

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Add to Calendar 2026-04-25 09:00:00 2026-04-25 12:00:00 4-H Clover Dash 5K & 2-mile walk fundraiser & silent auction Anoka County 4-H is hosting our annual 4-H Clover Dash 5K and 2-mile walk fundraiser and silent auction. Run or walk to support this fundraiser for Anoka County 4-H! Funds will support healthy living programs, community service projects and scholarships for youth. We also have a virtual option for those who want to participate on their own or don't live in the area.Don't want to run/walk or can't make the event? That's okay! You can still support Anoka County 4-H by checking out the many wonderful items on our silent auction. We have collectibles, food & drinks, golfing excursions, entertainment, home & lawn décor, getaways, and more! There is truly something for everybody in our auction. Best of all, you can bid from anywhere using just your phone!We also give out awards and awesome door prizes at the event. This is a 4-H event you and your family don't want to miss! Anoka County Extension Anoka County Extension Anoka County Extension America/Chicago public

Time

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Central time

Location

Anoka County Extension
Bunker Hills Activities Center
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW,
Andover, MN 55304

Contact

Sarah Devine, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
[email protected] or 763-324-3493

Kim Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
[email protected], 763-324-3499

Anna Gilbertson, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
[email protected], 763-324-3493

Natalie Boyd, Principal Office & Administrative Specialist
[email protected], 763-324-3496

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Anoka County 4-H is hosting our annual 4-H Clover Dash 5K and 2-mile walk fundraiser and silent auction. Run or walk to support this fundraiser for Anoka County 4-H! Funds will support healthy living programs, community service projects and scholarships for youth. We also have a virtual option for those who want to participate on their own or don't live in the area.

Don't want to run/walk or can't make the event? That's okay! You can still support Anoka County 4-H by checking out the many wonderful items on our silent auction. We have collectibles, food & drinks, golfing excursions, entertainment, home & lawn décor, getaways, and more! There is truly something for everybody in our auction. Best of all, you can bid from anywhere using just your phone!

We also give out awards and awesome door prizes at the event. This is a 4-H event you and your family don't want to miss!

Audience

This event is for everyone – runners, walkers, youth & adults.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

4-H Clover Dash information

Sponsors & Donations

Thank you for considering sponsorship of the 4-H Clover Dash. We are seeking your support of this event through a monetary donation or a donation of goods such as food, gift certificates, merchandise, or services.

For more information check out our sponsorship form. Any level of sponsorship is greatly appreciated!

Monetary donations can also be made online to the Anoka County 4-H Program Fund. Please select "Add Special Instructions" and write "4-H Clover Dash" before submitting.

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

Platinum

Books for Better MN

Diamond

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Contributing

Registration

We are excited to be partnering with the University of Minnesota Foundation for our registration again this year. No credit card or processing fees with the online registration. If you need to pay by cash or check, contact Kim Ferguson at 763-324-3495 or [email protected] prior to completing an online registration. Registration is now open!

Registration closes at midnight on Tuesday, April 21. Register by April 3 to guarantee you receive the 2026 4-H Clover Dash t-shirt.

Race options

5K
2-mile
Virtual

Registration Fees

Participants 11 yrs old and up:
$125 team registration of 5 people (now through February 1) NEW!!
$30 (now through February 1)
$35 (February 2 - April 3)
$40 (April 4 - April 21)
$50 (on race day)

Participants 10 yrs old and under :
$15 (through April 3)
$20 (April 4 - race day)

Virtual participants will have the option when they register to have their race packet and t-shirt mailed to them for an additional $5.

Race Information

Packet pick up

Pick up at the Anoka County Extension office, Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, 55304

April 23 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
April 24 from 4 - 7 p.m.
April 25 (race day) starting at 8 a.m.

Virtual participants will have the option when you register to have your race packet and t-shirt mailed to you for an additional $5.

Race day schedule

7:30 a.m. - Same day registration & drawing ticket sales open.
8 a.m. - Packet pick up opens.
8:50 a.m. - Meet in front of the building for race announcements.
9 a.m. - 5K & 2-mile walk start.
10:15 a.m. - Silent auction closes & awards ceremony begins.
11 a.m. - Drawing ticket sales close & winners announced.

Awards & Prize drawing

Awards and prize presentation will happen after the race and close of the Online Silent Auction, starting around 10:15 am. We will have special goodie bags for our registered 10-year-old and under participants along with a prize drawing just for them. Random prize drawing for all 5K & 2 Mile race participants. You must be present to win.

5K participants - The race may not be professionally timed, but we will provide a clock so participants know their finishing times. Award medals will be given to the top 3 males and females

Race routes

Race routes will wind through the scenic Bunker Hills Regional Park on paved trails.
5K route
2-mile route

Silent Auction

Our silent auction will be online and will open on April 17 at 8 a.m. You can register now to receive updates on the auction.

There are a variety of items available including Art & Collectibles, Gift Cards, Tickets, Home Goods, Garden & Outdoors, Entertainment, Travel, and more!

Bidding closes at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 25. Items can be picked up at the 4-H Clover Dash event at the Bunker Hills Activities Center (550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN, 55304), on Saturday, April 25, until noon. If you are unable to pick up your items on Saturday, arrangements can be made to pick up at another time. Call the Anoka County Extension office at 763-324-3495. All items must be picked up by June 30, 2026.

Dollar Drawing

Books For Better MN will be sponsoring a dollar drawing as a part of the 4-H Clover Dash fundraiser. Tickets will be $1. Books For Better MN will be donating all proceeds to Anoka County 4-H. Lots of fabulous items to win!

Volunteers needed

We need volunteers to help on the day of the race. There are some areas that allow you to help at the event and also participate in the 5K or 2-mile walk. Since this is our primary fund development event we need the support from all of our 4-H families.

Results

2025 4-H Clover Dash Results
2024 4-H Clover Dash Results
2023 4-H Clover Dash Results
2022 4-H Clover Dash Results
2021 4-H Clover Dash (event not timed)
2020 4-H Clover Dash Results (virtual event, no timed results)
2019 4-H Clover Dash Results
2018 4-H Clover Dash Results
2017 4-H Clover Dash Results
2016 4-H Clover Dash Results
2015 4-H Clover Dash Results
2014 4-H Clover Dash Results
2013 4-H Clover Dash Results
2012 4-H Clover Dash Results
2011 4-H Clover Dash Results

Photos

Photos 2025
Photos 2024