January 1 - December 1
Events Across State of MN

• Stardust 5K:  Cloquet, Northern Area:  July 4 
• Madelia River Run:  Madelia, Southern Area:  July 14  
• Run for Blood 1/4K and 5K:  Metro Area:  July 28
• Dr. Nancy English Memorial 5K:  Duluth, Northern Area:  July 28 

Tuesday, July 3 

Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis 

Run for the Boom!  And join us for the inaugural Hot Dam 5K! 

July 3rd at 6:30pm. Take in the beautiful  view of the Minneapolis skyline as you enjoy a comfortable walk or run on the most scenic course in Minneapolis, which includes historic Main Street and the Stone Arch Bridge.  Stick around after the run for a FREE concert and movie on Nicollet Island Pavilion.  Romantica  will perform live from 7-9pm with the movie Captain  America starting at 9:00pm.  Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of entertainment along the Minneapolis riverfront.

Race Day registration is $30 For All Participants and gets underway at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street and 3rd Ave. SE.   

Contact Alice Widstrand at 612-230-6415 with questions and learn more online here. 

Saturday, July 14   

Eastview High School, Apple Valley  

Help us fund merit-based scholarships to students going to college.    

The Scholarship 5K will fund merit-based scholarships for students to help defray the rising costs of obtaining a college education and also benefits Academic Literacy programs at Eastview High School.  These programs work with striving readers in our community as well as students who purposely seek out book club opportunities in the school such as the Eastview Book Club and the Real Men Read Book Club.

Eastview Scholarship 5K is Saturday, July 14 at Eastview High School Stadium, 6200 140th Street West in Apple Valley.   

Packet pick-up is at Run N Fun in Burnsville, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 13.  Race Day registration and packet pick-up on Saturday starts at 7:00 a.m. at Eastview Stadium.   

START Times:  

Kids Fun Run at 8:00 a.m.

5K begins at 8:30 a.m.

Register online here.   

Saturday, July 14   

Burnsville, MN   

Don your favorite Retro running apparel (tube socks, headbands and funky colors welcome) and run the inaugural Retro Run 5K.  

This tag timed, flat, out and back course runs along a tar path.  With an 8:00 a.m. start time, you can run or walk!

Registration Info:

• Mail In Registration Postmarked by Saturday, July 7th.  Download paper form here. 
• On line Registration is available here until midnight on Wednesday, July 11th. 
• Race Day Registration Opens at 7:00am.  $30 Pre-Registration/$35 Race Day and includes commemorative tie die t-shirt.  

Proceeds benefit the Burnsville Women of Today and the Yellow Ribbon Organization

Saturday, July 14   

Madelia, MN   

A great small town race with lots of charm and fun!   

The Madelia River Run/Walk is part of the Madelia Park Days weekend of events.

Participants will be allowed to use the municipal swimming pool and showers after the run/walk.

Online registration is hear and closes July 11.

Pre & Same day Registration open 8:00-9:00am  

Start:  9:00 a.m.   

Saturday, July 21   

Twin Cities, MN   

Do something AMAZING on July 21.    

Sunday, July 22  

Highland Village, St. Paul 

Celebrate Highland Fest July 22     

The Highland Business Association, proud producers of Highland Fest, proudly celebrates our 29th anniversary as a festival with the 9th Annual Highland Fest 5K run/walk and Youth 1K Fun Run!

The 1K Fun Run will immediately follow the 5K and there will be awards for each 1K participant! Tee Shirts will go to all pre registered 5k participants.  (Please indicate on the registration what size you would like)

There will be one water stop half way on the certified course, which starts and finishes on Mississippi River Boulevard across from the Ford Motor Company. Race bags will be handed out at registration and there will be refreshments at the finish line. And there will be top three male and female awards in the 5K event.

Online registration is here.  Race day registration is available in the parking lot located on Mississippi River Blvd. just southwest of the Ford Plant.

Boulevard.

For more information, contact Calida Cogan

(651) 699-9042 or Virginia Kampmeier (651) 699-8610 or online here. 

Saturday, July 28   

Duluth, MN  

On August 8, 2008, the Duluth-Superior area lost a wonderful woman.

Nancy English was a doctor, women's health advocate, community supporter and mother.  With the help of many family and friends,  the first annual "Dr. Nancy I English Memorial 5k Run/Walk" was created in November, 2008.   It was a great success!  We raised over $15,000 that first year.  Our second, third and fourth years were even a greater success and the foundation as a whole has raised over $100,000.  The race is meant to be fun, memorialize a wonderful women and generate money for scholarships for women going back to school later in life with a strong sense of community service.  To date, the non-profit Foundation behind the NIE5k has given out 25 scholarships.   

Please join us on Saturday July 28th in Duluth, MN for the fifth annual race and consider a donation to this wonderful cause!   

Kids race begins at 8:15 and 5k commences at 8:30. Day of Registration is from 7-8am, with race packet pick up and registration also available at the Edge at 2400 London Road from 3-7pm on Friday, July 27th.

More information and online registration is here. 

Saturday, July 28   

Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis  

Help us raise money and awareness for American Red Cross Blood Services.   

The 4th Annual American Red Cross RUN FOR BLOOD 5K run/walk and quarter marathon is taking place on Saturday, July 28 at Lake Calhoun. This event is chip-timed and course-certified. There is fun for everyone; entertainment, refreshments and a community blood drive are cornerstones of this annual event! 

Click here to register online for the RUN FOR BLOOD.

By participating in the RUN FOR BLOOD, you are taking part in the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross! Every two seconds someone in America needs blood and that blood can only come from generous volunteer donors. All proceeds will benefit the North Central Blood Services Region with the goal of funding a new bloodmobile for collecting blood for patients in need.    

Sign-in:  7:00 a.m. 

Start time:  8:00 a.m. 

Click here to learn more. 

Saturday, August 11     

Dresser, WI   

This year's event will deliver a fun and challenging course full of muck for participants to slosh, slip and slide through. Join us for this new and exciting 10k obstacle course with a 5k option worthy of the hardiest athletes and the most fun-loving teams.

Registration is online here. And more information is available here! 

Sunday, August 12    

Minneapolis, MN  

Run Hard.  Watch Baseball.  Give Back.  Now that's American! 

Register for the Fifteen's 5K on Sunday, August 12th and get more than just a fun run! Fifteen's 5K is presented by Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Glen Perkins and his wife Alisha to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Join Glen, Alisha and the Minnesota Twins players for a great race downtown Minneapolis and a game at Target Field! Participants receive a Fifteen's 5K shirt and a ticket to watch the Twins take on the Tampa Bay Rays, August 10-12. Prizes will also be randomly given away at the finish line. Register by July 13th to guarantee a Twins Game ticket with your race!

Fifteen's 5K is organized by Twin Cities In Motion. See tcmevents.org for more information.

Saturday, September 9    

Minneapolis, MN  

31st Edition of the City of Lakes 25K! 

Registration is now open for the City of Lakes 25K. This classic fall race is a great tune-up for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. The race features a beautiful scenic course that winds around Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun finishing at the Lake Harriet bandshell. Runners receive the classic City of Lakes Beer Stein finisher mug at the finish. Water and powerade every 2.5 miles and all runners get an official half marathon time as they cross that split point. Race limited to the first 1,200 runners.  Click here for more information. 

Saturday, September 15   

Murphy Hanrehan Park, Savage, MN  

Muscle Milk Woodsy is a trail run that will test your agility and will over untouched terrain. 

We work with the parks district to open up select gates at Murphy-Hanrehan to create a 'once a year' trail to race.  All participants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt, and finishers receive a wooden race medal.  Free food and drinks at the finish festival as well.  Woodsy is a part of the USATF MUT race series.

Distances: 8.9 miles and 4.9 miles

Cost: $55 for the Full Woodsy and $40 for the Half Woodsy.  Info and registration is online here. 

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 

Sunday, September 23 

Minneapolis, MN  

6th Anniversary Women Run the Cities!

Runners and walkers will start and finish their races at scenic Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis.  The course allows runners and spectators to enjoy the beautiful parks along the Mississippi River, with the 10-mile course winding through both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The event begins with a Women's 10-mile Run at 8:00 AM, a Girls 1-Mile Run at 8:10 AM, and a Women's 5K Walk / Run at 8:30 AM. 

This is a unique, all women and girls event that includes women professionals who want to be engaged in a healthy lifestyle while also supporting girls in realizing their dreams.   

A portion of the proceeds from Women Run the Cities will benefit the Ann Bancroft Foundation's Dare to Dream mini-grants and the CREW Network Foundation.

Online registration is open here.

Saturday, June 22, 2013    

Duluth, MN  

2013 Registration Opens July 1 

Making plans to do Grandma's next year?  Registration opens Sunday, July 1.  For more information visit GrandmasMarathon.com.   

We are looking for a few partners who share our goal of promoting healthy lifestyles so sponsor the  

C Tolle Run show.  

Click here to watch a sample...and thanks to everyone for your continued Support! Get after it!

For more information visit usonline here. 

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!   

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.  

Hopkins Raspberry Run 

July 15 

Hopkins, MN   

Hastings River Run

July 21 

Hastings, MN

Great Prairie Open Water Swim

July 22 

Minneapolis, MN