To Our Run Minnesota Members
We are deeply grateful for your continued support. Your commitment to our organization has been instrumental in our ability to provide high-quality programs and services to our community.
Updates to Membership Benefits
After long and careful consideration, we have decided to discontinue the annual training logbook and race calendar, effective immediately.
In recent years, members have turned to technology to track their runs, which has led to a significant decline in demand for a physical logbook. The increasing costs of printing and shipping, combined with the decreased demand, have made this benefit unsustainable for Run Minnesota to produce.
Gathering information about Minnesota races for our logbook has presented significant challenges. Many races do not have their event details for next year ready in October, which impacts our ability to include them in our publication. This disproportionately impacts smaller races in greater Minnesota and diminishes the effectiveness we aim to achieve.
To better support Minnesota races, we are shifting our focus to our free race listings and resources on our online calendar at run-minnesota.org. With more flexible deadlines, we can help races promote their events on a timeline that suits their needs. This approach ensures that all races, regardless of location, resources, or marketing capabilities, can gain visibility and effectively connect with participants. The Minnesota Race Calendar is the most viewed page on run-minnesota.org. Information can be added and updated at any time.
This change in membership benefits reflects our commitment to our mission, sustainability, and the evolving needs of our members. While some may find the discontinuation of the logbook and race calendar disappointing, this change allows us to focus on initiatives that better serve the diverse needs of our community.
Your membership is invaluable in supporting our website, which serves as a vital and accessible hub for running in Minnesota. Here, you can easily find information on upcoming races, connect with local running groups, discover nearby stores, and locate convenient indoor running facilities—all conveniently organized under the resources tab.
Thank you for your understanding. We greatly appreciate your membership and hope you continue to find value in the other benefits of membership and the support we provide to the running community.
