Rain Soaks Spring Marathoners at Nisswa’s Run for the Lakes
After two years of big changes for one of the smallest marathons in the state, runners showed up to face two challenges: running 26.2 miles and doing it in a Minnesota spring.
Boston’s Spotlight Shines Bright on Minnesotan Women during Historic Anniversary
For the first time in two years, the Boston Marathon returned to the Patriot’s Day holiday as two Minnesota women runners were in the national spotlight. One is a pioneer in the sport; the other is building off the legacy of women runners and finished as the fourth place American on the 50th anniversary of the first official Boston Marathon women’s race.
Run for the Lakes Marathon Back in the Running
For two years, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down a race that was becoming a signal of spring in central Minnesota.
But this year, the marathon in the Brainerd Lakes area is returning for a full race weekend with support from the local community.
Run Minnesota Race Results
2022 Annual Meeting
2022 Annual Meeting Join us for the Run Minnesota Annual Meeting on April 23, 2022 at River Siren Brewing in Stillwater, MN! Please RSVP HERE by April 16 Agenda 10:00 Optional Community Run Run the Lift Bridge Loop (4.7 miles) or run an out and back! Post run refreshments will be provided. 10:30 Member Check […]
Grand Prix 2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule How do you compete in the RM Grand Prix? official rules Have a current RM membership. Register. Its free in 2022! Register for the individual races in the Grand Prix / Grand Tour Series. Run as many races as you like. Your top 10 count for points. Earn bonus points for running races […]
Ron Daws 25K
25K & 8K March 28, 2026 HOPKINS, MN $10 OFF for Run Minnesota Members – Login to get the code register now 2024 RESULTS Location: Checkin at the HOPKINS PAVILION Check In Open: 7:00 a.m. 25K Race Start: 8:00 a.m. 8K Race Start: 8:15 a.m. Race Course Map Registration Limit: 200 runners Race Information This […]
Nissa Larson
Race director Nissa Larson brings years of experience in the sport of running and her expertise in race organizing, managing, and directing races. Distance runner for over 3 decades, she trained under and was later mentored by one of Minnesota’s legendary coaches, Rick Kleyman. Nissa competed in track and cross country at St. Mary’s University. […]
We are building our team!
Join us as we grow our programs to welcome and reach more runners in Minnesota. Run Minnesota is a non-profit, membership-based organization inspired to motivate runners across the North Star State and beyond! Run Minnesota is the oldest and largest running organization in Minnesota. Mission: Run Minnesota connects the Minnesota running community and supports runners of all ages and […]
2022 Spring Training
GOAL RACES: Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon & GRANDMA’S MARATHON PROGRAM DATES: FEBRUARY 23 – JUNE 18 16 WEEK TRAINING CALENDAR 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 […]