2021 Minneapolis Missions 5K

Date: Sunday, June 20, 2021

Location: St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church

3450 Irving Ave S. | Minneapolis, MN 55408

Race Registration:

Register online. $25 for adults, $10 for kids 12 & under, and $55 for families. All participants will receive a certificate for their participation.

Event Information: 

The Minneapolis Missions 5K is a fundraising event for OCMC's efforts to "make disciples of all nations" by leading people to Christ and His Church. Money raised will go towards training, sending, and supporting OCMC missionaries and ministries.  

Join us for an enjoyable way to proclaim Christ to all people by challenging friends and getting the whole family involved in OCMC's first-ever Missions 5K. Complete a 3.1 mile lap(s) around lake Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun) at your own pace.

Event Schedule: 

4:00 PM CDT - Pan-Orthodoxy Vespers @ St. Mary's
5:00 PM CDT - Check-in/Registration
5:30 PM CDT - Minneapolis Missions 5K starts
6:45 PM CDT - Dinner & OCMC Presentation by Dan Christopulos.

We welcome runners, walkers, and athletes of all levels to participate. We will start by celebrating Pan-Orthodox Vespers, followed by the 5k, and dinner presentation from Dan Christopulos, OCMC Development Director and first missionary. He will share with us the latest updates from our missionaries and around the world. Learn how your support is helping fulfill Christ's Great Commission to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). 

And as a bonus, hear a special message from Jesse Brandow, OCMC missionary in Central America, who will speak about his ministry to assist growing ministries of the Orthodox Church in Central America.

			Featured Speaker Dan Christopulos, OCMC Development Director & First Missionary
			Guest Speaker Jesse Brandow OCMC Missionary in Central America & Director of Education in Missions and Evangelism for the Metropolis of Mexico

It's Easy to Get Start!

1) Click the register button above, or contact OCMC staff at events@ocmc.org.
2) Raise funds or donate to sharing the Good News of Christ.
3) Challenge friends, family, and fellow parishioners to join you.
4) Run or walk on June 20, and meet us on the lake!
5) Share your experience on Facebook or Instagram by posting a photo or video of your activity. Tag us @OrthodoxChristianMissionCenter.