Run Like a Girl 5K

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT 2019 RUN LIKE A GIRL 5K

Thank you for making the 3rd annual Run Like a Girl 5K a huge success!

Run Like a Girl is a 5K run/walk hosted by MSP NOW that raising money to support Women Winning, an organization that recruits, trains, supports and elects pro-choice women to all levels of office in Minnesota. Run Like a Girl is more than a 5K — it's a feminist, community-building event that makes politics accessible and allows all of us to have a hand in creating the
government that we deserve.

Check back soon for an announcement on our 2020 race date!

Want to learn more? Check out all the event details on our FAQ page.

Thank You to the 2019 Run Like a Girl 5K Speakers

Pre-Race Program

U.S. Senator
Tina Smith
United States Senate, Minnesota

Tina Smith serves as United States Senator for Minnesota. She’s dedicated the last 30 years of her life to working with and serving the people of Minnesota. Her focus has always been bringing people together to talk, listening to everyone—even if they disagree—and turning those conversations into results for Minnesota.

Tina came to Minnesota in 1984 with her husband Archie and started her career at General Mills, eventually leaving to start her own small business. Around this same time, she started volunteering on campaigns in her community. In 2003, when she saw that Minnesota women and families weren’t able to access the health care they needed, she went to work at Planned
Parenthood Minnesota. After that she served as chief of staff to both Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybak and Governor Mark Dayton. In 2014, she ran on a ticket with Governor Dayton and was
elected as Minnesota’s 48 th Lieutenant Governor. In 2018, she was appointed by Governor Dayton to the U.S. Senate. Later that year, she won a special election and was elected as Minnesota’s junior United States Senator.

Tina and Archie have been married for more than 30 years. They have two sons, Sam and Mason, who also live with their wives, Emily and Julia, in Minnesota.

Post-Race Program

REPRESENTATIVE
KAOHLY HER
MN House of Representatives, District 64A (St Paul)

Kaohly Her, who was a first time candidate in 2018, was the DFL endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House seat in District 64A. Kaohly ran for office because she has spent her life serving others, advocating for her community, and lifting up the voices of people who often are excluded from having a seat at the table. As a State Representative, she lifts up all of our stories and brings them to the Capitol to fight for investments in the state that benefits our neighbors and reflects our progressive values.

REPRESENTATIVE
ALICE MANN
MN House of Representatives,
District 56B (Burnsville & Lakeville)

Alice Mann is a family medicine and emergency room physician. She was elected in 2018 for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 56B and is now one of the only doctors in the legislature. Alice ran because she believes that all people, regardless of sex, gender, color, or sexual orientation deserve the opportunity to be their best. She is a caring and hardworking individual who spends her free time doing humanitarian work in the poorest parts of the world.

REPRESENTATIVE
KELLY MORRISON
MN House of Representatives, District 33B (Chanhassen, Shorewood, Mound, Spring Park, Minnetonka Beach, Tonka Bay, Greenwood, Excelsior)

Kelly Morrison is a 6th generation Minnesotan who was elected in 2018 for State House representing District 33B. Kelly has practiced medicine (OB-GYN) in Minnesota for the past 16 years, has raised three children and has been deeply involved in our community. She has served on the boards of the YWCA, Milkweed Editions and PPMNS. Kelly is involved in constructive, progressive, positive problem solving in our State House to enable Minnesota to maintain and expand its leadership role in the areas of healthcare, education and environmental protection.

COMMISSIONER
IRENE FERNANDO
Hennepin County, District 2

Irene Fernando, Hennepin County Commissioner in District 2, first ran in 2018 to bring unheard stories to the decision-making table. At the age of 17, Irene co-founded a youth leadership nonprofit which she led for 11-years, during which time 22,000 students participated in their programs. Her vision of increased visibility, transparency, and accountability of the Hennepin County Commision, creates new pathways for community engagement in local governance.

COUNCILMEMBER
MITRA JALALI NELSON
Councilmember, St Paul City Council, Ward 4

Mitra Jalali Nelson is running for re-election to represent Ward 4 on the Saint Paul City Council. Since winning a special election in 2018, Mitra has focused on addressing the housing crisis, implementing true community-first public safety, building community wealth, and creating a more sustainable city that takes action on climate. She's excited to continue leading this work as a new progressive voice for the community.

Special Guests

SHANNON BLOWTORCH

DJ AND ENTERTAINER

Shannon Blowtorch is an award winning DJ who was named by the City Pages and Star Tribune as being the Best Club DJ multiple times, as well as making the Suntimes top 100 DJs. She currently has a weekly
Saturday night show on MPR’s 89.3 The Current. She is the DJ for GRRRL PRTY. She has opened for international acts: Salt N Peppa, Madonna, Juicy J, and Peaches. Also playing at Prince’s Paisley Park and is
now curating the infamous Dre Day celebration. Along with competing in the world renowned Red Bull The3style competition, Shannon Blowtorch is one of the hottest DJ in the Twin Cities. Known not only
for her professionalism, but her eclectic music collections, and her incredible ability to read a crowd to keep the party bumping.