UNITY IN MOTION: CAPI 5K

About Unity in Motion

This family-friendly event raises awareness and funds for our immigrant, refugee, and asylee communities in the Twin Cities. Lace up your running/walking/jogging shoes and enter our Miracle Mile, CAPI-bara Crawl (kids 10 and under), and/or the 5k! Info on next year’s event coming your way! Put a team together, bring out the family, and let’s support our health and community.

Run With Purpose

This vibrant, community-focused race celebrates Minnesota’s resilient and diverse communities through the spirit of healthy living. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, casual jogger, or a family looking for a fun outing, this race welcomes all members of the community.

Proceeds from the event will support CAPI’s work providing critical resources to Minnesota’s immigrant and refugee communities, making every step you take contribute to a greater cause. Create your fundraising page and encourage the people in your life to support your race to make a difference!

Date: May 9th, 2026

Location: West Palmer Lake Park, Brooklyn Center

7100 Palmer Lake Dr. W, Brooklyn Center

Event Highlights

After the 5k, explore our Unity Village to enjoy a post-race cool down. Check out the CAPI-bara Crawl, eat some delicious food, and listen to some festive tunes! Medals will be awarded for the top 3 finishers in the 5k (men, women, non-binary, and youth under 16). And all kids participating in the CAPI-bara Crawl will get a medal to take home with them!

Free race t-shirt with every 5k registration before race day! Guaranteed sizing only available until April 1st.

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Volunteer

It takes a lot of hands and heart to put on an event like this! We welcome community members to get involved in various ways throughout the day. Whether that’s helping with set up, parking, or event flow…we’ve got lots of shifts to choose from.

Volunteer registration will open in 2026.

For more information, reach out to volunteer@capiusa.org

Become a Sponsor!

Interested in becoming a Unity in Motion 5k sponsor? Our sponsorship package includes perks like:

  • Your company’s logo on the back of the race t-shirt

  • Sponsor name listed on social media and race website

  • Booth space

  • Awards and water table sponsors

  • Materials to include in the runner’s race bag

  • Presenting Sponsor will receive 10 free entries for their company

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, reach out to monique.hernandez@capiusa.org