Officer Shawn Silvera lost his life in the line of duty on 9/6/2005 during a pursuit on I-35W. Shawn’s widow Jennifer and his children have continued to keep his memory alive through this memorial 5K. We are honored to continue to honor this legacy through the Invisible Wounds Project.

2026 Run Details

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: Registration 8 AM – Run 930 AM – Awards Following
Location: Invisible Wounds Project – 840 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN 55025

This 5K race will start and end at the IWP Support Center. All run proceeds go to the Invisible Wounds Project (IWP) and a scholarship in Shawn Silvera’s name through the MN Law Enforcement Explorers.

Our 2026 event has fun in store for the whole family! 

• Fun 5K run
• Chip-timed event with many age categories
• Public Safety Challenge:
• Get your team of first responders together to compete against each other! Awards for Top 3 fastest teams, and for the Top 3 teams that raise the most money.
• Pancake Breakfast
• Kids games and activities
• Daisy Dash Kids Run