LEVI TRI 5 2026 🚨 Bunnies, Santa, Bobsled Teams & Big Smiles — And Over $42K Raised for Wings for Life

Kristen LaVallee
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March 26, 2026 - Longville, Minnesota The 2026 Levi Tri 5 is complete, and the excitement is still buzzing after another unforgettable MOST FUN RACE!

From the Happy Thrillmore crew and the two different Jamaican Bobsled Teams, to fan favorites like COPS & Robbers, Wave Riders, Ho Ho Horsepower, UPS, and the always-creative Easter Bunnies and Snowbillies, teams showed up in full force with costumes, creativity, and a whole lot of fun.

The 2026 event marked a return to ERX Motor Park, where the Tri 5 first opened to the public in 2019. Coming back to ERX after several years of growth made this year feel like a true full-circle moment for the event, its participants, and the community that continues to support it.

Adding to the perfect setup was something no one could have planned better: beautiful 70-degree Minnesota spring weather, which welcomed a large crowd of spectators, supporters, and donors. The combination of the expanded venue, strong community support, and ideal weather created one of the most successful Tri 5 events to date.

Keeping the competition lively and entertaining were guest judges Jeff Fischer, Raycer Frank, and new to the panel this year, Chris Hawkey, who had the tough job of selecting winners based on creativity, fun, and overall awesomeness.

New for 2026, the infamous Tri 5 race was split into two groups — Tri 5 Group 1 and Group 2 — giving even more teams a chance to get in on the action.

After 45-minute and 30-minute rounds, the top three teams from each group advanced to the Tri 5 Grand Finale.

The finale was everything Tri 5 is about — two laps of chaos, creativity, and fun. Teams spun bats, tagged teammates, swapped tutus mid-race, and fired swag into the crowd, turning the final into an all-out show and a perfect ending to the day.

When the dust settled, it was time to celebrate the top-performing teams, as podium winners were named and Specialty Awards were presented to those who made the day unforgettable.

TRI 5 - Group 1

First: #62 Easter Bunnies

Second: #97 Team C&A Pro (Cowboys vs. Aliens)

Third: #92X 507 Posse (Jamaican bobsled team)

TRI 5 - Group 2

First: #HoHO "Ho Ho Horsepower"

Second: #419 Happy Thrillmore

Third: #672 The Jamaican Bobsled Team

Tri 5 2026 Overall Top 3 Winners 🏆

First: #62 Easter Bunnies

Second: #97 Team C&A Pro (Cowboys vs. Aliens)

Third: #419 Happy Thrillmore

Specialty Awards

Polaris Super Sportman Award: #54 Eric Ross

Throwing a Fit Award (Best Dressed): #321 Wave Riders

TDS Trucking Award: #108 Dennis Durmas (Colorado)

Fine Wine Award: #580 Brian Witham

"MAP" Most Awesome Person Award: #HoHo Santa (Mike Barthel)

And the best part of all this fun is that the Levi Tri 5 is all about raising money for an incredible cause — Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation.

Thanks to the generosity of participants, sponsors, and supporters, big dollars were raised once again. All proceeds from registration were donated directly to Wings for Life, while more than $19,000 was raised through the Levi Tri 5 Online Auction, on-site donations, and raffles.

In addition, the Hunter Houle Memorial Foundation generously presented a donation of $10,000 to Wings for Life, further strengthening the mission to support spinal cord research and bring hope to those affected by spinal cord injuries.

With the help of our gracious sponsors (listed below), additional funds helped cover on-site expenses and support planning for next year’s event — ensuring that the Levi Tri 5 continues to grow and make an even greater impact.

And here is the final tally — drum roll, please…

More than $42,000 is being donated to Wings for Life!

Thank you to the participants, judges, announcers, volunteers, generous donors, ERX Motor Park, and our incredible sponsors who made the 2026 Levi Tri 5 possible — helping raise awareness, build community, and fund a cause that means so much to so many.

THANK YOU TO THE LEVI TRI 5 SPONSORS!

Polaris, TDS Trucking, Team LaVallee, C&A Pro Skis, Polaris Lubricants,Dennis Kirk, Hunter Houle Memorial Foundation, ROX Speed FX,Kafka Granite, Broken Arrow Studios, ERX Motor Park