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Join us May 31, 2025! Gear West offers you, and your friends, a 10 - 20 mile supported trail run for: • Runners desiring a Spring Marathon training option (guess the event !) three weeks before your Mom’s Mom marathon • Triathletes, a pre Half or Full Ironman Training Run (you can always bike after […]
Mark your calendar for May 31, 2025, and run in St. Paul on a beautiful route along the Mississippi River. Select the distance that is right for you. There is a race for everyone whether this is your first 5K or you are training for a marathon, including a skate race. Use our training plans […]
Mark your calendars on May 31st for the 3rd Annual Human Powered Health Half Marathon in St. Paul! Run this scenic course along the Mississippi River. Whether you are training for your first 5K or looking to do a full 13.1 miles, there’s a distance for every runner. Registration is open, and a portion of […]
FANS Ultra Races are a little different from your ordinary race. The fast people and the slow people all start and finish at the same time at FANS. How can we do that? By offering a time-based race rather than a distance-based race. At FANS, you select from 6-hours, 12-hours, or 24-hours. It provides a […]
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Person Marathon Relay, 5K and Kids 1K. 26.2 Miles of Black Hills Beauty! The Marathon is a point to point course, beginning in the old mining town of Rochford; home of the MoonShine Gulch Saloon, the Mall of America, and the University of Rochford. After a quick run through town, you […]
This family-friendly 5k run/walk and kid's 1/2 mile is the perfect way to start your day before the Grand Old Day parade. This is an out and back race starting and ending at Snelling and Grand Avenue in St. Paul, MN. Participants of all ages are invited to join and strollers are welcome. This event […]
Pemberton Home Stretch 5K Lace up for a feel-good, family-friendly 5K run (or walk!) with a purpose! The Pemberton Home Stretch 5K brings our community together in support of the InSports Foundation, helping remove financial barriers so more kids can get in the game. 📍 Pemberton Homes – Edina 📅 Sunday, June 1st, 2025 🕘 […]
Join Run Minnesota as we help Twin Cities in Motion and other members of the running community to celebrate Global Running Day with a 12 hour run/walk a thon! Run Minnesota staff and volunteers will be there to enjoy the fun. We will also have some fun contests and promos just for people who attend […]
Run Minnesota is the selected nonprofit for this fun Global Running Day Event put on by Minnesota Brewery Running Series. This incredible program means that Run Minnesota will receive 10% of the proceeds from the event. We'll also be onsite to celebrate this epic day with some fun promos, contests, and deals on swag. Make […]
Join us for an inclusive, fun-filled 5k event where participants of all abilities can enjoy the thrill of moving at their own pace! Our event features three separate timeframes to ensure that everyone—whether a competitive runner, a socializer, or someone who needs extra support—has a fantastic experience. This is more than just a race—it’s an […]
Join MORE’s Run for Refugees 5K on Saturday, June 7! This community and family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, and everyone in between for a beautiful course around Lake Phalen. Whether you're racing to the finish line or enjoying a stroll with friends, you'll be making a difference for immigrants and refugees in our community.
Get splashed with color as you support a great cause! You'll run or walk through eight color stations on our one-mile course around Sun Path Elementary. The registration fee includes a white t-shirt with this year's race logo, refreshments and an opportunity to explore our exciting summer offerings. This is an untimed, non-competitive event that […]
This race is set in beautiful Lake Elmo Park Reserve, and is a great duathlon for first-time duathletes as well as those with lots of experience. Run the paved trails within this beautiful park, then ride the picturesque horse country roads, and finish your final run at the park for the first mulltisport barbecue of […]
Save the date for this fun brunch event presented by the Run Minnesota Event Council. More details to follow on time and location.
Save the Date for the Carb Loading party to celebrate your last week of training before heading up to Grandma's Marathon in Duluth.
The midwest's best kept secret amongst the triathlete community! Women empowerment meets family friendly fun in this event that keeps getting bigger & better, each year! All participants receive finisher medals, homemade treats, tickets for door prizes, a swag bag, and so much more!! We are all about celebrating the women who "tri harder" . […]
Run Minnesota at Mini-Apple Night of Miles by Minnesota Distance Elite Join Run Minnesota at the Mini-Apple Night of Miles hosted by Minnesota Distance Elite (MDE)! We're setting up a tent for this exciting evening of fast racing and community fun — and we'd love to see you there. Stop by our tent to connect […]
Run Minnesota is back at the festivities to celebrate everyone's hard work and training at Grandma's Marathon Weekend events. Where to find Run Minnesota this fun weekend up north: The Expo - Run Minnesota members that stop by our booth can claim a special gift to say thank you! Spaghetti Dinner - Our training program […]
Start Grandma’s Marathon weekend with Run Minnesota’s first shakeout run on Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 PM from the Snively Ski Area. This isn’t just a warm-up — it’s your chance to enjoy the best view of the Duluth skyline from any shakeout run all weekend. Join us for an easy, scenic run, connect with […]
Ease into race day with Run Minnesota’s second shakeout run on Friday, June 20 at 8:00 AM, starting at Lemon Drop Hill — one of Duluth’s most iconic race-day spots. We will meet in the Lakewalk Parking Lot and head about about 8:10 am. This relaxed, low-key run is the perfect chance to avoid the […]
The William A. Irvin 5K started in 1994 and has now become the popular kickoff event to an exciting lineup of races and festivities on Grandma’s Marathon weekend in Duluth, MN. A perfect race for people of all ages and abilities, the 3.1-mile course was named after the William A. Irvin ore boat located next […]
Since its start in 1991, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon has grown into one of the most popular and largest half marathons in the United States. Named a "Runners Choice" event by RaceRaves, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon was voted in 2019 the best 13.1-mile race in the state of Minnesota. With rolling hills and […]
Since our inaugural race in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most popular marathons in the United States. Now much bigger than just a 26.2-mile road race, Grandma’s Marathon is now a “can’t miss” weekend that brings together runners of all calibers and from all over the world for a […]
Grandma’s Marathon weekend shouldn’t be just for the adults, so be sure to bring the kids to Bayfront Festival Park for their very own race complete with finisher medals! Bring them out to Bayfront Festival Park on Friday afternoon on race weekend, and let them join hundreds of other children to get their running fix. […]
Run Minnesota is excited to be part of the MidSummer Mile — and we’re bringing the energy (and the perks)! Run Minnesota members get $5 off registration — just one of the many reasons to join us! Stop by our Run Minnesota tent during the event for exclusive goodies and community vibes. Bonus Raffle Entries: Run […]
NEW in 2025 – a half marathon distance! The Lift Bridge Road Race is based at Lift Bridge Brewing Company in Stillwater – the event’s title sponsor. The half, 10-mile, 10K and 5K courses show off the best of residential Stillwater, its scenic lakes, paved trails and historic Victorian mansions. All distances share a common […]
1-mile race in conjunction with Rochesterfest. All proceeds support YMCA Camp Olson
Join us for the "MN Lakes 5k Run" organized by the 2000 Million Wolde Running Club. Led by Olympic gold medalist Million Wolde, this event promises an exhilarating experience for all participants. Be part of a fun and inspiring community event that promotes health, unity, and culture. Whether you're running 1k (Ages 12 and under), […]
There is no better time to kick of your tri season than June with a distance option for every level from beginner to experienced triathlete. This early season triathlon gives you options depending upon how that winter training went for you. A great first timer triathlon that leaves plenty of season to tri again when […]
Celebrate the 4th of July with a dash of excitement at the Excelsior Firecracker Run! Choose your perfect distance with options to run a scenic 10k, a spirited 5k, or a family-friendly 1 Mile route. Race along the picturesque shores of Lake Minnetonka and through the historic streets of Excelsior, Shorewood, Deephaven and Greenwood, and […]
Run on the bike path around scenic Miners Lake. Net profits go to the Ely Track Club
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the spirit of freedom at the Stars and Strides 5K, 10K & Kids Run. This is a thrilling race around the picturesque Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. This Independence Day, let's come together for a day of fitness, fun, and patriotism.
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