WILLMAR, MN — The Willmar Stingers are excited to partner with Miles 4 Mentors, Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services, Kandi Dental Center and Bernick’s for the “Miles 4 Mental Health Night” Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 30th at Bill Taunton Stadium.

Gates for the event will open at 6:00 p.m., with the Kids Fun Run beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Stingers game will follow at 7:00 p.m.

The event is designed to bring families together for an evening focused on fun, community, and mental health awareness. Activities throughout the night will include the Kids “Miles 4 Mental Health” Fun Run, community mental health resources with local vendors and family-friendly activities & giveaways.

Mental health resource booths will also be available in the picnic area from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., giving families and community members the opportunity to connect with local organizations, learn good mental health practices, and win great prizes while supplies last.

Participants must register online at miles4mentors.org. Each child registered for the event will receive free admission to the Stingers game with a purchase of a ticket.

“We are really excited to have both of these events back this year,” said Chris Woods, Vice President. “This is a great way for kids to not only learn good mental health habits while also giving an opportunity to stay physically active outside.”

The “Miles 4 Mental Health Night” event is a community mental health initiative brought to you by Miles 4 Mentors and Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services.

Visit willmarstingers.com or call 320-222-2010 to reserve your seats today. The 2026 season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group, empowering investors with powerful financial advice.

About the Willmar Stingers:
The Willmar Stingers are a member of the Northwoods League, the premier summer collegiate baseball league in North America. The Stingers provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment while showcasing the top college baseball talent from across the country.

For more information about the Willmar Stingers, visit willmarstingers.com or contact the front office at (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com

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The Willmar Stingers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in developing elite college baseball players. Entering its 32^nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 24 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 380 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network. Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com. For more information, visit www.willmarstingers.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Stingers as your favorite team.