Group Runs

Join Run Minnesota for a group run!   

All Group runs are free – No membership is required. All abilities and paces are welcome! 

Winter SaturdayS

2024/2025

November – February

8:00 A.M.

Free

Minneapolis/ St. Paul

Run with the Polar Bears!

Distances typically range from 3 miles to 10+ and all paces are welcome. Bring your own hydration and enjoy a run with a friendly welcoming group.

Meet the POLAR BEARS on Facebook!

Spring Thursdays

Group of people in running gear pose for a picture outside

2025

March – June

6:00 P.M.

Free

Location TBD

Thursday evening group runs with a certified run coach. Our goal is to continue free group-run opportunities year-round.  These workouts are open to anyone and will be structured to serve as an additional workout for participants in our training programs. 

Runners of all paces welcome. 

Join Thursday Group Runs on Facebook

Track Thursdays

Photo of people running on track

2025

June – August

6:00 P.M.

Free

Locations TBD

Run Minnesota coaches lead a group warmup and interval workout every Thursday in the summer. You don’t have to be fast; any level runner will benefit from a track session! 

This is a welcoming, inclusive group of runners and challenging workout for all paces.

Join Thursday Group Runs on Facebook

Training Preview Runs

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2025

January 7, 11 & 18
March 1, 8 & 11
June 30
July 5, 7 & 12

Locations TBD

Try our training program for free! Our preview runs are open to everyone. Check the upcoming run schedule below for location details. 

Led by certified coaches, our group training program is developed to encourage beginning marathoners while still meeting the needs of the more experienced runners. We emphasize the teamwork aspects of the sport along with the fun and enjoyment that can be provided through running with others.

More information on Training

Upcoming Runs