• Bolder Dash, Minneapolis, September 8 - Metro Area
• Lupus Walk for Hope & 5K Run - Rochester, September 15 - Southern Area
• Dash for Dad St. Cloud, September 15 - Central Area
• Dave Ryan 5K, September 15 - Minneapolis, Metro Area
• One Last Tri, September 16, Scandia - Northern Area

Friday, September 7

Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN

Pick up your feet at this year's fun run! If you enjoy running or are training for another event, this is the race for you!  Your kids can participate in the 1K Fun Run too!  All NET proceeds will go to C.A.D.E. (Children with Autism Deserve Education), a non-profit foundation.  And afterwards, head up to the Minneapolis Greek Festival for some tasty treats!   

The 9th annual Taste of Greece 5K race will be held on Friday, September 7th, 2012 at Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis. The Kids 1K (free) starts at 6:15pm and the 5K race starts at 6:30pm. Packet pickup opens at 5:00pm and is located at the race starting area (Lake Calhoun parking lot on the corner of 36th Street and East Calhoun Parkway).

Pre-registration is $20 and Race-Day registration is $25. All paying participants will receive a high quality long sleeve t-shirt and food tickets (valued at $5) to the 24th annual Minneapolis Greek Festival - Taste of Greece 2012.  Registration is online here.

Saturday, September 8 

French Regional Park, Plymouth, MN

Funding lupus research and support, stride by stride and side by side.

Join the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM) for our 15th Annual Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Trail Run - Twin Cities. LFM has a 35+ year history of funding lupus research and a portion of event proceeds will also fund services provided to lupus patients throughout Minnesota and beyond. LFM works to improve the quality of life for people affected by lupus through support groups, trainings, education, resource referrals, and individual case management. This annual fundraiser features a 5K TRAIL run ($25; $30 event-day) - open to runners or walkers - as well as an approximately 1-mile walk (free). T-shirts, performance shirts, timed results, refreshments, silent auction, hosted by KFAN's Cory Cove. Register today at lupusmn.org.

Saturday, September 8 

Saint Paul, MN

The Bolder Dash is a 5K/10K favorite among metro-area runners. 

A truly inspiring morning, running with our mentors and mentees, plus you don't want to miss our Cross The Finish Line Together Contest! Join us to support Bolder Options, Saturday, September 8, at Harriet Island in St. Paul.  Register today!

Saturday, September 9    

Burnsville, MN  

O'Neal Hampton, Jr., a contestant on Season 9 of NBC's hit show "The Biggest Loser", and founder of the O'Neal Hampton Wellness Foundation is excited to come out to encourage all runners and walkers (and will be walking the 5K), as well as take photo opportunities and sign autographs.

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. 

Sunday, September 9 

Duluth, MN 

Earn a Guaranteed Entry for the 2013 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon

Register today for Grandma's Minnesota Mile road race in downtown Duluth. This one-mile event on Sunday, Sept. 9 is open to runners of all skill levels. Also, the Minnesota Mile offers runners a unique opportunity to secure a spot in next year's Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, as 250 finishers will be randomly selected to receive guaranteed entries into the 2013 half marathon on June 22.

Registration for all divisions is conducted exclusively online at www.GrandmasMarathon.com. The pre-registration entry fee is $20 and late registration (September 8 and 9) is $25.

The Grandma's Minnesota Mile Duluth event includes a number of race divisions:

8:50 a.m. - Wheelchair Mile

9:00 a.m. - Verizon Wireless Kids Mile (Ages 8 to 14 - FREE)

9:20 a.m. - All City Mile (Recreational)

10:00 a.m. - Duluth Mile (Semi-Elite)

10:20 a.m. - Minnesota Mile (Elite - $15,000 Prize Purse)

Click here or more information or to register.

Saturday, September 15   

St. Cloud, MN  

Bring the whole family and get ready for the St. Cloud Dash For Dad 5K chip-timed race, Kids 1k and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk. 

Lace up your sneakers and join Adult & Pediatric Urology, the Coborn Cancer Center and ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer on Saturday, September 15.  The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, America's Premier Men's Health Event Series, taking place in 34 cities in 2012. Funds raised go to local and national prostate cancer research, education, and advocacy.

The ENDURUNCE SHOP in St. Cloud will host early packet pick up on September 14th from 10-6pm at 117 5th Ave. St. Cloud, MN 56301 (located next to Brothers Bar and Grill).

Whitney Park, 1529 Northway Drive, St. Cloud MN 56303

7:30 am - Registration

8:30 am - 1k fun run/walk

9 am - 5k

Visit apumn.com for more information and to register for the event. 

Saturday, September 15   

Essex Park, Rochester, MN  

Funding lupus research and support, stride by stride and side by side. 

Join the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM) for our 12thAnnual Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Run - Rochester. LFM has a 35+ year history of funding lupus research and a portion of event proceeds will also fund services provided to lupus patients throughout Minnesota and beyond. LFM works to improve the quality of life for people affected by lupus through support groups, trainings, education, resource referrals, and individual case management.
This annual fundraiser features a 5K run ($25; $30 event-day) - open to runners or walkers - as well as an approximately 1-mile walk (free). T-shirts, performance shirts, timed results, refreshments, silent auction, hosted by KFAN's Cory Cove. Register today at lupusmn.org 

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.  Day of event registration available at both events.  See the websites for directions and details. To learn more about these opportunities and more, visit pancan.org/twincities 

Sunday, September 16 

Inver Grover Heights, MN  

The Harmon Farms 5 and 10 Miles are a perfect warm up for your favorite fall races.

Sunday, September 16 

Richfield, MN  

1st Annual Richfield STEM School Back to School 5k -All proceeds benefit our Playground Replacement Fund

Bring the whole family!  We will have a 5k run/walk in conjunction with the Open Streets at PennFest event and ½ mile kids' run in Donaldson Park in Richfield.  Family fun and entertainment before and after the run in the park as well as prize drawings for all registered participants help kick off our playground fund raising campaign.  Our school is housed in a building originally used for older kids.  Our current playground is not only old and in need of repair, but was designed for those older kids that used to use the building, not the younger ones that need it now.  The Richfield STEM School PTO is tackling the monumental task of replacement, and needs your help!  Come out for the fun, the run, and the free tshirt for all 5k participants!  Registration is online here.

Sunday, September 16 

Big Marine Park, St. Croix, MN  

Join us for this popular end-of-the-season Tri!  

What is it?   A 600 yard swim, 14.25 mile bike and 5K (3.1 mile) run.  Why do it?  Just can't get enough?  Sneak in one last tri, and end your season on a high note in a beautiful location.  Participants in 2010's race voted One Last Tri as one of the top 10 races in Minnesota 

More information and registration is online here.

Sunday, September 16 

Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, MN  

QCumbers Fall Harvest 5K is limited to the first 400 participants!

Proceeds benefit the Minnesota Stroke Association.  Race Day Registration Opens at 7:30am with an 8:30am - Start

Registration Info:

Mail In Registration Postmarked by Monday, September 11th.  More information and On line Registration is available until midnight on Thursday, September 13th here.

$35 Pre-Registration/$45 Race Day and includes long sleeved technical t-shirt and race day brunch at Q Cumbers after the run/walk.  Chip timing will be offered for this event.

Thursday, September 20 

Father Hennepin Park, Minneapolis, MN  

Don't miss the third annual TRIA Runnin' with the Law 5K (6:30p.m.) and Kids Fun Run (6:15 p.m.).

Proceeds benefit the Minneapolis Police Department Fitness Team. 

Kids Run ($5.00) 
5K Run/Walk ($25.00)

Team Challenge awards for the fastest combined team time, largest team and most creative name will be awarded just after the race.  The chip timed 5K race will be run on the road along the river and is an out and back course. More information is online here.

Saturday, September 22 

Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN  

DASH FOR DADS is part of a national initiative designed to raise funds for prostate cancer research and community awareness. 

The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, America's Premier Men's Health Event Series.

This year's 5K Race and Kids Run is back at it's old home:  Lake Nokomis, in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 22 and registration is now open.

Along with all the great awards, Fat Lorenzo's Pizza will be there! More information is online here. 

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, September 29   

Grand Forks, ND  

Didn't get into your favorite fall event?  Get your calendars marked for the Grand Forks Half Marathon. 

This flat course will take you through some of the most scenic and historic sites of Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN. It begins in the south end of Grand Forks and takes you north through the beautiful residential area along Belmont Road to Lincoln Park Drive. After a short run through Lincoln Park, you'll head north again to cross over the river on the Point Bridge into Minnesota and over the Murray Bridge to downtown East Grand Forks. From there, you'll take the Sorlie Bridge back into North Dakota, and the Grand Forks downtown area. Finally, you'll head south on tree lined residential streets all the way back to the Wild Hog and the finish line.  Registration is online here.

Saturday, September 29 

Minneapolis, MN  

Join the Radisson Plaza Hotel for the 3rd Annual Childhood Fun Run 5k & Kids Run to benefit the children at risk around the world.

• The net proceeds from registrations and pledges will be dedicated to The World Childhood Foundation (childhood.org). World Childhood serves local groups: The Bridge for Youth and YouthLink in the Twin Cities!

Join us on Saturday, September 29th at 9 a.m. for this great event!  This year the family friendly run/walk will take place around beautiful Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis.

The Fun Run is open to participants of all ages and skill levels.  Everyone will receive a commemorative T-shirt who registers by September 17th.

Register here online by September 26th

Saturday, September 29 

Eau Clarie, WI  

The 5th Annual Harvest Hustle is a family friendly event that not only features challenging and scenic courses in the rolling hills of Eau Claire County, but also includes fun orchard activities in the heart of Eau Claire's apple country!  The Half Marathon Course is USATF Certified and Sanctioned. 

All pre-registered participants receive a t-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the top two male and female finishers in each category (Youth, Open, Masters).  Don't miss the hilarious Mascot Race at 9:30am!  All proceeds benefit the Eau Claire Children's Theatre - providing theatrical experiences to children and families in the Chippewa Valley since 1989. Online registration is here.

Saturday, September 29 

Minneapolis, MN  

Here's to Family Fitness!

Saturday, September 29 

Minneapolis, MN  

Join the Säjai® Foundation at a 5K like no other!

Join the Säjai Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9-11 a.m. at North Mississippi Regional Park for a 5K like no other. The Amazing Walk!, energized by Schuler Shoes, is so much more than a 5K (think TV's The Amazing Race). Why just walk when you can geocache, identify critters, try your hand at action-hero parkour moves, and try fresh, local foods all along the walk route?  And thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we have a bonus offer: Register for the Amazing Walk! by Sept. 15, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win Target gift cards!

Saturday, September 29 at North Mississippi Regional Park from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.  Sign up before 9/27 and pre-register 10 or more paid walkers to get 50% off the $10 per person fee by using code:  GROUP50 (must register all at the same time).  Questions? Call 952.288.3364 today!  Registration is online here.

Saturday, September 29 

Theodore Wirth Park

Minneapolis, MN  

Dave Ryan's 5k&10K, sponsored by KDWB and the Minneapolis Park Police, is a fun, family event open to all ages and ability levels. Invite your friends and family to join you for a morning of fun and exercise as you support a great cause and enjoy the beautiful scenery this urban area offers. You'll get a chance to meet your favorite KDWB morning show personalities and support Special Olympics Minnesota athletes at the same time!

To learn more about and register for Dave Ryan's 5K&10K for Special Olympics Minnesota visit, daveryan.kintera.org. If you have any questions about Dave Ryan's 5K&10K for Special Olympics Minnesota, please contact Alyssa Siech at alyssa.siech@somn.org

or 800-783-7732, ext. 255. 

Saturday, October 6

Duluth, MN

LFM has a 35+ year history of funding lupus research and a portion of event proceeds will also fund services provided to lupus patients throughout Minnesota and beyond. LFM works to improve the quality of life for people affected by lupus through support groups, trainings, education, resource referrals, and individual case management. This annual fundraiser features a 5K run ($25; $30 event-day) - open to runners or walkers - as well as an approximately 1-mile walk (free). T-shirts, performance shirts, timed results, refreshments, silent auction, hosted by KFAN's Cory Cove. Register today at lupusmn.org

Just finishing your summer/fall racing schedule?  Check out this fall training program offered by Activ8 to help optimize your functional strength and base endurance to prepare you for your next road racing or triathlon season and for a new approach to your "off season" training. Click here for more information and to register.

Moms on the run is excited to kick off our fall season in September. 

This 9-week class provides a comprehensive workout twice a week combining strength training, cardiovascular work and stretching for the busy woman. Strength training will be worked right into our cardio intervals for optimal muscle toning and enhanced metabolism. The cardio portion is appropriate for both runners and walkers and is also a great introduction to running for beginners. There will also be a distance night that will focus on pacing and endurance through a running-only workout of 3+ miles. Children in jogging strollers are welcome. 

There are 14 MN locations; register now for a class near you at MomsOnTheRun.com or contact twincities@momsontherun.com 

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