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Event Day: Sunday, September 21st, 2025 Proud Partners of the Invisible Wounds Project

We have joined together to support the mental health needs of our First Responders!

The Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial 5K kicks off a full day of fun events at Freedom Fest.  

Run proceeds go to Invisible Wounds Project (IWP) and MN Law Enforcement Explorers Scholarship 


Officer Shawn Silvera, fallen but never forgotten.

Create a Public Safety Challenge Team!

  • Minimum 4 runners to create a team
  • Team captain signs up with team name 
  • 2 Runners must be First Responders (past or present)
  • 2 Runners may be recruited friends or family
  • Best 3 place points will determine Challenge Champions


Congrats to the Public Safety Challenge 2024 WINNERS, Blaine Police Department!


Daisy Dash

Kids join us for the traditional 50-yard Daisy Dash and win a race bell! 

Become a Sponsor - Get involved

Looking to help show your appreciation to our first responders? Companies and private sponsorships are always welcome. Please contact us. We have a sponsorship level just for you!   

[email protected]

Donations - It feels Good to Give

Our first responders have a tremendously tough job giving everyday. Help us give back! The run raises money for mental health needs and youth considering a career in law enforcement. Consider a $10 donation at registration--the same as a fancy latte at Starbucks or chicken quesadilla at Taco Bell. It feels good to give! 

Race Details:

Schedule: Saturday, September 21, 2025


7:30am-8:45amRACE packet pick-up/Same Day-Onsite Registration OPEN

Race packets and Same-day race registration will be available the morning of the race. 7:30 to 8:45am. Race registration will be across from the starting line by the Grandstand. Race fee the morning of the race is $45.00.

(We strongly encourage runners to pre-register, but if you wake up and are wanting to be part of the FUN, we got you covered.)


9:00amNational Anthem & Announcements

Race Organizer Announcements and National Anthem. Special Address from the LLPD and Silvera Family.


9:15amRace Start

All participants to the starting line!


10:00amDaisy Dash

All the little runners, to the starting line for their 50-yard Daisy Dash on the Running Aces Race Track!


10:15amRace Awards and Public Safety Challenge Team Presentation

Presentation of the race winners and presentation of the Public Safety Challenge Team Award Winner!


TBDCruise for Heroes!

The cruise leaves at High Noon. Don't miss out on all of the very cool cars that will cruise to support our Heroes!


TBDFreedom Fest Concert

Get your tickets at IWP.org


 5K Race Route (3.1miles)

TBD 



Location Information

  • IWP Headquarters
  • 840 lake street south, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Shawn and Jennifer's kids, Jordan and Maddi all grown up now.

Parking for the Run

NOTE: We ask that all Runners, Family and Friends coming to the event please use the general parking lot.. This will be the closest parking available for the run event and it will be close to the registration table and the starting line.  

We want to make sure the "Cruise for Heroes 2025" has plenty of room for all the exciting cars, trucks, motorcycles, semis, unicycles and whatever other four or two-wheeled vehicles will be participating in this cool event. The vehicles for the cruise will start arriving in the main parking lot to line up for the cruise start at 12 noon.

The First Officer Shawn Silvera 5K Run, Jordan Silvera on the mic...and future MC!

20th Anniversary Register Today


  • Children 10 years old and under.

  • Team captain will be emailed promo code for first 4 team members.

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Runner Personal Information


Public Safety Challenge Team Registration

Create a team or join an already existing team here.




Registration Total

$2.00
$2.00
$2.00


I acknowledge that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in this race, and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person. I also know that there may be traffic on my route and I must watch for vehicles at intersections and on the roads. I make all these same acknowledgements on behalf of any child(ren) I have participating as well. I hereby assume any and all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to death or personal injury resulting from medical conditions and/or emergencies, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity, the condition of the roads, and contact with vehicles, on behalf of myself and my child(ren). I recognize that if I choose to wear a portable listening device during the race (not recommended) that it may create a distraction which may increase my risk of injury. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my entry fee, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release, and discharge the Officer Shawn Silvera 5k Memorial Run (including its directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents, and assigns), and Invisible Wounds Project, Inc. (including its directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents, and assigns), any affiliate, subsidiary or parent company of the Officer Shawn Silvera 5k Memorial Run or Invisible Wounds Project Inc., any organization associated with the race, the local government and police, volunteers, and any and all sponsors of the race including their agents, employees and assigns, from any and all claims or causes of action (known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen) for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature including those arising out of my participation in this race and all other events and activities associated with this race, or the participation of my child(ren). I give my permission for medical team evaluation, treatment, and transfer to an emergency facility if needed for myself and my child(ren). I agree that race officials have the right to remove me or my child(ren) from the race and related activities if they are of the opinion that it is in my best interest, my child(ren)'s best interest or the best interest of the Officer Shawn Silvera 5k Memorial Run or Invisible Wounds Project, Inc. that I be removed. I understand that at this event I may be photographed, or my child(ren) may be photographed. I agree to allow any of this photo, video or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers and/or their assigns. I hereby make all these acknowledgements and release liability on behalf of myself and any child(ren) I have registered as well. This Waiver shall be construed broadly to provide release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I hereby certify that I have read this document and I understand its content.

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