An anchor in the Twin Cities running community, the Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon has been bringing together people who love running for over 60 years. Circling Lakes Harriet and Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis – the course offers striking views for both runners and spectators.
This NEW Run Minnesota Training program is designed to prepare you for a fun and successful half marathon! Offering the option to train with a group or train independently. Training plans include multiple mileage options designed to meet the needs of everyone from beginning half marathoners to more experienced runners, twice weekly workout emails from your coach and a training shirt.
“I enjoyed meeting all the wonderful runners of all abilities cheering everyone on to their goals. Happy to have no judgement for not being as fast as anyone else.”
“I loved the coaches, the TLs, the other people I ran with – I made so many new running friends and it made it so much nicer to run for hours on end. I loved that its broken up into pace levels because then I didn’t feel intimidated. Everyone is so great.”
“I say this all the time but I could NOT have completed the marathon without Run Minnesota Training. I loved every class even when the workouts were hard and I was hot because I knew I wasn’t alone.”
” I couldn’t make the group runs because of my work schedule so I signed up for the Sprint Tier. Following the training plan in Final Surge was great and the biweekly emails from the coach really helped me understand the training .”
We offer sliding scale registrations if your income doesn’t allow you to pay the full fee for Run Minnesota Training Programs. Please fill out the form here and we’ll reach out to you.
Training plan with multiple mileage options for various fitness levels
Twice weekly workout emails from a certified coach
Training shirt
Designed for someone who simply wants a training plan to follow. Maybe you’re an individual who wants to train independently or maybe your schedule just doesn’t fit with our scheduled group runs.
TEMPO TIER – IN-PERSON
$275
$
220
00
Run Minnesota Members save 20%
Tuesday & Saturday supported group runs. Runs include water stops, route planning, coaches and team lead access.
Training plan with multiple mileage options for various fitness levels
Twice weekly workout emails from your coach
Training shirt
Pizza party on last Tuesday group run and complimentary beverage at end-of-season party
Indoor Running at the U of M Fieldhouse on 8 Tuesdays
Designed for those interested in running with others! Whether you’re looking for camaraderie, accountability or in-person coaching expertise – this package is for you.
GROUP RUNS!
Join us on November 24 for our Black Friday 5k — a free community event at Lake Phalen in St. Paul! Pre-registration is required and will be open until midnight on November 23. The field is limited to 250 participants – register today! This free event is supported by Run Minnesota membership.
Join us October 21 for the Victory Races in North Minneapolis!
Fun for the whole family, the event features Minnesota’s fastest 10k, a 5k run/walk and a kids’ 1/2-mile fun run.
Welcoming runners of all levels for more than 40 years – cooler fall temperatures and a flat course make it the perfect choice for race first-timers, walkers or those looking to PR.
Looking for a challenge? Register for our double header!
All participants receive a free T-shirt. Awards will be given to top finishers, including a $1,000 bonus for a men’s or women’s open 10k Minnesota resident state record.
Our early-bird rate ends September 14. Register today!
This Run Minnesota Training program is designed to prepare you for a fun and successful half marathon or marathon! Led by certified coaches, our training program is developed to encourage beginners while still meeting the needs of the more experienced runners.
“I enjoyed meeting all the wonderful runners of all abilities cheering everyone on to their goals. Happy to have no judgement for not being as fast as anyone else.”
“I loved the coaches, the TLs, the other people I ran with – I made so many new running friends and it made it so much nicer to run for hours on end. I loved that its broken up into pace levels because then I didn’t feel intimidated. Everyone is so great.”
“I say this all the time but I could NOT have completed the marathon without Run Minnesota Training. I loved every class even when the workouts were hard and I was hot because I knew I wasn’t alone.”
” I couldn’t make the group runs because of my work schedule so I signed up for the Sprint Tier. Following the training plan in Final Surge was great and the biweekly emails from the coach really helped me understand the training .”
We offer sliding scale registrations if your economic status doesn’t allow you to pay the full fee for Run Minnesota Training Programs. Please fill out the form here and we’ll reach out to you.
The Sprint Tier is for someone who just wants a training plan to follow. Maybe you’re an individual who wants to train independently or maybe your schedule just doesn’t fit with our scheduled group runs.
Is your group looking for a plan to follow? Discounts are available for the Sprint Tier for groups! Contact Sarah hello@run-minnesota.org
TEMPO TIER
$250
$
200
00
Run Minnesota Members save 20%
Tuesday & Saturday supported group runs.
That’s $6.67 per workout for members!
training plan with three mileage options
Weekly workout emails
Training top included ($35 value)
The Tempo Tier includes the “Sprint Tier” plus our Tuesday and Saturday group runs with water stops, route planning, coaches, and team lead access. This plan includes a free pizza party on the last Tuesday group run and a complimentary beverage at the end-of-season party. Half marathon and marathon programs run in conjunction with each other.
GROUP RUNS!
This Run Minnesota Training program is designed to prepare you for a fun and successful half marathon or marathon! Led by certified coaches, our training program is developed to encourage beginners while still meeting the needs of the more experienced runners.
Program Fees & Descriptions
SPRINT TIER
$125
$
100
00
Run Minnesota Members save 20%
training plan with three mileage options
Weekly workout emails
Training top included ($35 value)
The Sprint Tier is for someone who just wants a training plan to follow. Maybe you’re an individual who wants to train independently or maybe your schedule just doesn’t fit with our scheduled group runs.
Is your group looking for a plan to follow? Discounts are available for the Sprint Tier for groups! Contact Sarah hello@run-minnesota.org
TEMPO TIER
$250
$
200
00
Run Minnesota Members save 20%
Tuesday & Saturday supported group runs.
That’s $6.67 per workout for members!
training plan with three mileage options
Weekly workout emails
Training top included ($35 value)
The Tempo Tier includes the “Sprint Tier” plus our Tuesday and Saturday group runs with water stops, route planning, coaches, and team lead access. This plan includes a free pizza party on the last Tuesday group run and a complimentary beverage at the end-of-season party. Half marathon and marathon programs run in conjunction with each other.
GROUP RUNS!
“I enjoyed meeting all the wonderful runners of all abilities cheering everyone on to their goals. Happy to have no judgement for not being as fast as anyone else.”
“I loved the coaches, the TLs, the other people I ran with – I made so many new running friends and it made it so much nicer to run for hours on end. I loved that its broken up into pace levels because then I didn’t feel intimidated. Everyone is so great.”
“I say this all the time but I could NOT have completed the marathon without Run Minnesota Training. I loved every class even when the workouts were hard and I was hot because I knew I wasn’t alone.”
” I learned so much from the coaches’ talks! Great information was presented about training specific topics and I appreciated learning more about others in the running community from speakers like Native Women Running and Mile in My Shoes.”
We offer sliding scale registrations if your economic status doesn’t allow you to pay the full fee for Run Minnesota Training Programs. Please fill out the form here and we’ll reach out to you.
