Explore Minnesota Challenge -Registration Closes March 31
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 January 1 - December 1
Events Across State of MN
Explore Minnesota Challenge series includes more than 25 races in locations around the state of Minnesota and encourages runners and walkers to participate in eight events, including at least one in each of four different areas of the state. A special Explore Minnesota Challenge medal will be awarded to those who complete a total of 8 events including one in each of the four designated areas. MDRA is a proud sponsor of this first year series. 2012 Registration Closes March 31!
http://www.andersonraces.com/events/events-detail.php?intResourceID=1121
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2nd Annual Twin Cities Women's Expo
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 February 25-26
Minneapolis
Everything Women!!
Fun, Food, Fashion & Shopping!!
Grab your girlfriends and come down to the Twin Cities Women's Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center on February 25th & 26th. It's everything women--fun, shopping, health and beauty, plus live music and daily spring fashion shows. Other activities include massages, wine tasting, henna tattoos, spa treatments and FREE vein scans from the Hogue Vein Institute. Sponsored by MN Wellness Alliance, Hogue Vein Institute and Molldrem Family Dentistry. Purchase tickets online or at the door. For details go to TwinCitiesWomen'sExpo.Com.
2nd Annual Twin Cities Women's Expo
Minneapolis Convention Center
February 25th, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
February 26th, 2012 from 11am to 5pm
Admission is just $10 at the door. More information.
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ALAMN Stair Climb
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 Saturday, February 25
Minneapolis
Step up to the Challenge!
Register today to get your discounted entry into the Fight for Air Stair Climb on February 25, 2012! Step Up to the challenge run or walk up the 660 stairs/30 flights to reach the top of the Accenture Tower in Minneapolis. Start a team or climb on your own. There is even an ULTIMATE CLIMBER challenge where you can climb up as many times as you can in one hour!! It's time to experience the Climb of your life!! For more information and to register today at FightforAirClimb.org call 651-227-8014.
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Gear West Treadmill 1 Mile World Championship Race and Shoe-A-Palooza
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 Shoe-A-Palooza!
March 2-4
ALL running footwear 20% OFF!
30% OFF all winter running apparel! Clearance footwear up to 70% OFF!
ALSO! Don't forget to sign up for our Treadmill 1 Mile World Championship Race, sponsored by New Balance. The premise of this event is simple, a 1 mile 'race' on state of the art treadmills done in a friendly, fun, race atmosphere at Gear West! How fast can you run 1 mile on the treadmill, let's find out!
This event will take place March 2- 4 as well. Here's how it will work: You will be able to pick your run time, this is done on a first come first served basis.
Friday March 2nd from 2 - 6 p.m.
Saturday March 3rd, 8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday March 4th from 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
We will have 4 runners starting every 15 minutes. We will be as accommodating as we can
with start times, signing up early is the easiest way to ensure 'your' start time. Online registration is available here.
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Bolder Options Destination BOLD
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 March 7 & 29
Minneapolis, MN
Check out the Bolder Options Destination BOLD running and biking series -We offer a fun and supportive environment for runners and bikers who are ready to challenge themselves athletically as well as by raising money to support the Bolder Options innovative youth mentoring program. Choose from The Great River Relay, Bolder Dash 5K and 10K, and events in Nova Scotia and Dublin.
Information and free food at our information sessions, Wednesday, March 7 and March 29 at the Bolder Options House, 2100 Stevens Ave. S. in Minneapolis. Visit bolderoptions.org or call 612-379-BOLD for more. |
Splash & Dash
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Saturday, March 3
Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis
2012 Splash & Dash -This year, join celebrities including Olympic Runner Carrie Tollefson, Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad 2 star, Kirk DeWindt, and FOX 9 Sports Anchor, Dawn Mitchell, and run or walk the 5K; take the Plunge; or do both, if you're brave enough! 2012 Dash & Splash 5K When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 Race begins at 9 a.m. Online registration: $25 until 3/2 or register on race day for $30. Participants may also choose to splash in the Minneapolis Plunge at Lake Calhoun beginning at 11 a.m. (requires an additional $75 minimum fundraising commitment). Note: The $25 registration fee for the Dash & Splash 5K is completely separate from the $75 Plunge minimum pledge. No funds raised through the Dash & Splash may be applied to Plunge fundraising goals. More information and registration, click here. |
100% Irish for a Day TC 10 Mile and TC5K
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 Saturday, March 10
Minneapolis
Not Irish? No problem! Join us on Saturday, March 10 at Lake Harriet and be 100% Irish for a Day! Run a fun 5K or a timed 10 mile and enjoy some liquid gold at the finish line in the FINNEGANS beer garden. Wear your finest Irish ensemble;  there will be prizes for best dressed! All pre-registered participants get this race sweatshirt! We are 80% full so don't delay!! Go to tcmevents.org for all the details.
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Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
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 Saturday, June 16
Duluth
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, 6:45 a.m.
Time is running out if you're looking to register for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon lottery. Entries will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 24 at grandmasmarathon.com so sign up today!
The race entry process is conducted through a lottery in which 6,300 participants will be randomly selected. The entry fee is $75.
The 22nd annual Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is Saturday, June 16, at 6:45 a.m., and is run on the second half of the Grandma's Marathon course.
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Maple Grove Half Marathon
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 May 12
Maple Grove, MN
The fifth annual Maple Grove Half Marathon, 5K, and Relay will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Click on the links above or to the left for details.
Registration is now open! All events fill early each year, so sign up today to secure your spot. For more information and to register, click here. |
Team Hope at Grandma's
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 June 15-16
Duluth, MN
TEAMHOPE -a llows anyone from around the country to train for a variety of events (from 5Ks to marathons), while raising funds and awareness for the fight against pancreatic cancer. This year, we have a special team for Grandma's Marathon/Half Marathon/5K on June 15-16, 2012.
We have a limited number of reserved slots for the William A Irvin 5K and the Half Marathon so please register early! If you already have an entry in Grandma's Marathon/Half Marathon/5K you can still join our team and fundraise for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network!
To learn more and register, please visit iamteamhope.org. |
Add Nordic Walking to Improve Strength
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 Become a stronger runner by adding Nordic Walking Poles to your training regime.
It's the perfect alternate day activity to complement your running schedule.
Curious? Check out this ARA article and this 2 Minute Video of the basic Nordic Walking technique and training options. Spring classes are available throughout the Twin Cities.
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Moms On the Run
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 Classes start in April
14 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Moms on the Run is about Fitness, Fun & Friendship
Getting fit has never been this fun! All ages and fitness levels are welcome to join us as we train for a 5k, 10k or half marathon race this spring and summer.
We focus on interval training to improve the metabolism and burn off stress, all while getting time with your girlfriends! Learn to run your first 5K, improve your time, or stay challenged and motivated. Come join us to find out why Moms On The Run has grown from 1 to 14 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin in 4 years.
Please see MomsOnTheRun.com for more details and inspirational testimonies from past participants. Classes start in April. 10% of proceeds go to Feed My Starving Children. Register by March 15th to save!
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Coach Tiedemann's Tips
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 Young or old, Coach Lois has Post Workout/Run Stretches For Optimal Recovery in this month's Tips column!
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Carbo-Load with Buca
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Buca di Beppo serves authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. Buca's meals are served family-style, meant to be shared by everyone at the table. Dishes are available in two portion sizes: BUCA SMALL feeds up to three and BUCA LARGE feeds an average sized country. Well, actually it feeds up to six. Our lively atmosphere, great food and friendly staff make Buca di Beppo a great dining destination for groups of all sizes! Visit bucadibeppo.com for menus and locations. 
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More Events
| | Return of the Robin Run
March 24
Rochester, MN
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Are You Up for the Challenge?
| | Take the 2012 Explore Minnesota Challenge and run where your next adventure takes you!
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Road ID
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GarbageMan, A Green Company Partnership
| | Anderson Race Management is proud to announce our new partnership with GarbageMan, A Green Company, which will provide recycling, composting and garbage service at ARM events. GarbageMan, a Green Company,is committed to providing the best environmentally responsible solutions to its customers and the community, and this partnership means participants can help the environment when at an ARM event.
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Anderson Race Management
651-688-9143
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