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Get Running: JUNE
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Jami Zwiefelhofer loves her shoes from the rear view mirror!
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Explore Minnesota Challenge -You can still join us!
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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.
New Central Area race added: Hearts Healing Hearts 5K in Sartell on August 4.
June Challenge Races: - Get Your Rear in Gear Rochester: Southern Area: June 23
- Twin Cities Rainbow Pride Run: Metro Area: June 24
WWW Contest is open on Facebook - win a night's stay at the Radisson in downtown Minneapolis
2012 Registration is still open.
For information and registration, click here.
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Lymphoma
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 Saturday, June 2
Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis
The Lymphomathon is a non-competitive 5K walk/run in which Lymphoma survivors, caregivers, loved ones and friends gather to celebrate, honor and support one another while raising funds for lymphoma research and programs.
In 2011, more than 6,000 participants raised more than $1.4 million to support the Lymphoma Research Foundation's mission of eradicating lymphoma and serving those touched by this disease. To learn more, call Dana at 612.968.3757 or email minnesota@lymphoma.org.
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Fight for Air Walk
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 Saturday, June 2
Como Park, St. Paul
Each year, too many lives are lost to lung disease.
Fight for Air Climbs are unique fundraising events for the American Lung Association, where teams or individuals race/run up 660 stairs. This event is a wonderful way to challenge your self-weather your goal is to just reach the top or to be first to cross the finish line- you will walk away with a newfound respect for your lungs! Sometimes called a "vertical road race", the American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb will be held February 23, 2013 at Accenture Tower downtown Minneapolis. American Lung Association Climbs are also a wonderful way to support someone who has lung disease or as a memorial to someone who has passed away. There are usually a limited number of spots available in each Climb, so be sure to sign up early Register online here.
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National Running Day
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 Wednesday, June 6
All across the country
4th Annual National Running Day is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running. Wherever we are and whomever we're with, we run-fast or slow, alone or with others, all over town or just around the block. It is a coast-to-coast celebration of a sport and activity that's simple, inexpensive, and fun. It's the perfect way for longtime runners to reaffirm their love of running and for beginners to kick off a lifetime and life-changing commitment. Grab a friend and get out there!
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Suburban Adventure Run
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 Saturday, June 9
Lakeville
The Suburban Adventure Run is an all-terrain run in, and around, Spirit of Brandtien Farm in Lakeville.
Register online here or you can register on the day of the race at 8:00 a.m. with the 5K and 10K to follow at 9:00 a.m., the Walkathon at 9:45am and the Kids Fun Run at 11:00am. All participants will receive a complimentary t-shirt along with lunch after the race.
Proceeds benefit HopeKids; an organization that provides ongoing events and activities with a powerful, unique support community for children with cancer and other life-threatening medical conditions.
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Walker Methodist 5K/10K
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 Saturday, June 9
Lake Harriet, Minneapolis
Join us for Walker Methodist's 7th annual 5K/10K around Lake Harriet.
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MMAF's Say Thanks Day
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 Saturday, June 9
Boy Scout Camp, Fort Snelling, Minneapolis
Say Thanks Day 10K, 5K Run and 2-Mile walk presented by Minnesotan's Military Appreciation Fund.
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Kids Against Hunger - Fill Their Plate Run 10K/5K, 1/4, 1/2 & 1 Mile Kids' Fun Runs
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 Saturday, June 16
Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis
Stop Hunger. Now.
Stop Hunger. Now. For every dollar over event costs, along with those provided via sponsorships and donations, we will purchase food to pack and ship to hungry kids in Haiti and Honduras.
Kids Against Hunger has been working to reduce hunger locally and abroad - partner with us in this event and help us make a difference! Not only will your street run be chip timed on a scenic course around Lake Calhoun, it will be USATF certified & sanctioned. All meals purchased through this event will be packed at four metro locations in the months that follow the event. For more info or to register for the 10K Run, 5K Run or Walk, or to register kids for the ¼, ½, or 1 Mile Kids' Fun Runs, go to
www.filltheirplaterun.org. Save $10 by pre-registering by June 13th!
For more info or to register for the 10K Run, 5K Run or Walk, or to register kids for the ¼, ½, or 1 Mile Kids' Fun Runs, go to filltheirplaterun.org. Save $10 by pre-registering by June 13th! |
Notes For Cliff
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 Saturday, June 16
Pike Island at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis
Notes For Cliff (NFC) supports grade school students' continued participation and growth in music.
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Gran Fondo - Stage 5, Nature Valley Grand Prix
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 Saturday, June 16
Menomonie, WI
Looking for a challenging bike Ride?
Well, "Ride Like the Pros" at the Menomonie, WI - Gran Fondo. On Saturday, June 16th, Menomonie, WI will be hosting Stage 5 of the Nature Valley Grand Prix Bicycle Festival. The course includes the challenging rural county roads outside the City that have been a favorite with cyclists of the upper Midwest for years. The men's road race consists of 101 miles, while the women will cover an81 mile course that follows the same beginning and ending roadways.
You too can "Ride Like the Pros".The Menomonie Gran Fondo ride follows the same route as the men and women pro cyclist. (See website below for registration) Participants can challenge themselves on the "Timed" King of the Hill, at Star Hill, one of our most demanding climbs in the area. You will return to the streets of Menomonie in time for the thrilling finishing circuits of the professional men and women races.
For cyclists who prefer fewer miles, but still would like to be a part of the action a Spectator Ride brings cyclists out on the race course to watch the pro's in live action. There are various distances the spectator riders can choice from depending upon ability. Like the Gran Fondo participants, you will return for the finish of the professional races.
Please register soon. The event has a registration limit of 750 participants this year. Find more details and registration information at http://www.naturevalleybicyclefestival.com/Gran_Fondo
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Grandma's Marathon
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 Saturday, June 16
Duluth, MN
 JUNE 1 DEADLINE FOR GRANDMA'S MARATHON REGISTRATION
Registration for the 36th running of Grandma's Marathon will remain open through Friday, June 1. The entry process for the 26.2-mile race from Two Harbors to Duluth closes at 11:59 p.m. (CDT) on June 1. Don't miss out - sign up now!
To register or for more information on Grandma's Marathon weekend, click here.
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Greenway's Viking Gridiron Gallop
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 Sunday, June 17
Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis
Do something healthy with, or in memory of, Dad this Father's Day.
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Get Your Rear in Gear, Rochester
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 Saturday, June 23
Rochester, MN
We are sisters, brothers, mothers, fathers and friends who have been affected by colon cancer and want to do something.
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Heartbeat 5000
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 Saturday, June 23
Father Hennepin Park, Minneapolis
Race to support children's heart health!
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Delta Scholarship Fund 5K
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 Saturday, June 23
Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis
Race to support children's heart health!
The Delta Scholarship Fund 1st Annual 5K Run and Walk will loop through beautiful Lake Nokomis...Where things are taking off!
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Rainbow Run
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 Sunday, June 24
Father Hennepin Park, Minneapolis
Support Marriage Equality and participate in the annual Rainbow Run!
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Future Events & Running Support
| | Get your calendars out. The following are races and running partners who will keep you on the roads this year!
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Naked Foot
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Thursday, July 26 6:30 p.m.
Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis
 Bring a pair of shoes to donate and RUN and/or PADDLE "bare" in the Nake Foot 5K.
Free kids 1k, 5k run, 5K run/paddle board.
The event benefits Soles4Souls and Kids Running America. The 5K run is now FREE to kids under 12!
Stay for the after party with live music, refreshments, games and more fun!
REGISTER NOW, prices increase on June 15th!
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PurpleRide Twin Cities and PurpleStride Rochester
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 September 15 & September 22
Join the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for two amazing events in Minnesota! PurpleRideTwin Cities 2012 is Saturday, September 15 at Elm Creek Regional Park. This biking event offers 25 and 8-mile routes for different levels of riders, survivor recognition ceremony, and live entertainment. For event details, go to www.purpleride.org.
PurpleStride Rochester 2012 is Saturday, September 22 at Rochester Community Technical College. This event showcases a 5K walk/10K timed run, food, games, entertainment, and more! These events are both family friendly and raise funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and provide inspiration and hope to those affected by pancreatic cancer. Registration for both events opens May 1. To learn more about these opportunities and more, visit pancan.org/twincities
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Volunteers Needed for the Women's Half
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 The Lady Speed Stick Women's Half Marathon needs your help.
Volunteers are needed August 24-26 at the expo, registration and on race day. Click here if you can help!
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Minnesota Distance Running Association
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 Run Minnesota Better!
The Minnesota Distance Running Association is the largest and oldest running group in Minnesota. Started 51 years ago, MDRA currently has 2,400 members who enjoy yearly benefits including the MDRA Annual calendar which is a resource guide for Minnnesota running and lists over 300 races throughout the state. Other benefits of membership include the very popular bi-monthly magazine, RunMinnesota, discounts at the locally owned running stores , free members races, discounts on most MDRA races, free annual party each January and much more!
Join MDRA to start running Minnesota better now!
runmdra.org
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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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Coach Tiedemann's Tips
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 Looking for a running program that will get you to the finish line of your first 5K?
Or maybe you want to improve upon your own personal best?
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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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| Scheduled Events |
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| Explore Minnesota Challenge January - December | | Lymphoma, June 2 | | Fight for Air Walk, June 2 | | National Running Day, June 6 | | Suburban Adventure Run, June 9 | | Walker Methodist 5K/10K, June 9 | | Say Thanks Day, June 9 | | Kids Against Hunger, June 16 | | Notes For Cliff, June 16 | | Gran Fondo, June 16 | | Grandma's Marathon, June 16 | | Greenway Vikings Gridiron Gallop, June 17 | | Get Your Rear in Gear Rochester, June 23 | | Heartbeat 5000, June 23 | | Rainbow Run, June 24 | | Naked Foot, July 26 | | PurpleRide, September 15 |
More Events
| | Livestock 5K
June 2
St. Peter, MN
FM United Way 5K June 2 Fargo, ND Grand Old Day On the Go 5K June 3 Come see us at our Booth St. Paul, MN Malones Loney 5K June 9 Maple Grove, MN Grandma's Marathon Weekend June 14-15Come see us at our Booth Duluth, MN Race Worth Running ALS June 16Prior Lake, MN Heights Hustle June 23 Columbia Hgts YMCA Chase Race June 26 Fargo, ND |
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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
| |  Our mission is to educate outdoor enthusiasts about the importance of wearing 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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Want to Host Your Own Corporate Employee Run?
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 We can help you with that!
If you'd like to host your own employee run or expo, Anderson Race Management can help.
For anything from planning, to timing to event hosting, the team from ARM is ready. Contact mary@andersonraces.com or call 651-688-9143.
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