Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon 2014 Registration

Registration for the 2014 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon begins Monday, Feb. 10 and continues through Friday, Feb. 21. 

The half-marathon registration is conducted through an online lottery process in which 6,700 participants will be randomly selected from all entrants.

Registrations can be submitted anytime during the 12-day registration period at GrandmasMarathon.com. During the week of Feb. 24, everyone who signed up for the lottery will receive an email stating whether or not they were selected. Credit/debit cards will be charged ONLY if the registrant is selected in the lottery.

The race is set for Saturday, June 21, at 6:15 a.m., and is run on the second half of the Grandma's Marathon course. For more details, click here. 

It's more than a walk, it's more than a run....go vertical for a unique challenge!

Saturday, February 22, 2014

The Fight For Air Climb takes place on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at U.S Bank Plaza in downtown Minneapolis. Participants, individuals or teams, climb 700 steps to fight lung disease. All climbers are timed using state-of-the-art chip timing technology to ensure accurate results, but you don't need to be a star athlete to participate. 

The average climb time is under 12 minutes, and all ages and abilities are welcome. After you finish your climb, relax at the Climb Celebration. Climbing to the top is only the start; you are making a difference and fighting lung disease!

The Fight for Air Stair Climb is a unique event where individuals or teams race, run or walk up the 680 stairs/31 flights to reach the top of the U.S Bank in Minneapolis. There is even an ULTIMATE CLIMBER challenge where you can climb up as many times as you can in one hour!! Don't miss your chance to get involved in this one of a kind event!  

For more detailed info look at the Event Info please contact Annie Henriksen at  annie.henriksen@lung.org.  Registration is online here.      

Looking for a "cool" way to beat the winter blues? Switch off your treadmill and head outside for the fourth annual Plunge 5K! 

This family-friendly walk/run is a great way to embrace the chilly weather, boost your energy level, and warm your heart by supporting the more than 7,500 athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota. Plus, you'll receive a rad shirt for your efforts! 

USATF - Certified Course #MN11024RR.  

If you're looking for a more "extreme" form of exhilaration, consider adding a little "splash" to your "dash!" This means you will walk/run the 5K and then Plunge into Lake Calhoun. Participants plunging into the frigid waters must raise a minimum of $75. This is completely separate from the 5K fee.

Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun
Thomas Ave S and West Calhoun Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55417  

More information and registration is online here.

New place - same great races. Trail Mix Race MN will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve in Rockford, MN. We will still be offering three great trail races: 50K Ultra (solo), 25K (solo) and 50K team (4 person teams/12.5K each runner) on a 12.5K looped course. Each loop has three water and snack stops. The time limit for the 50K Ultra is eight hours. Lake Rebecca Park Reserve offers runners 2,200 acres of gently rolling Big Woods landscape and numerous wetland areas, making it a beautiful trail route at one of Minnesota's premier parks. Race proceeds are donated to Three Rivers' Adaptive Equipment Fund. Volunteers are needed.

Pre-registration begins January 6.  Mail-in entry forms must be postmarked by April 1. Online registration at ThreeRiversParks.org must be completed by midnight April 7. Day of registration for the 50K and 25K begins at 5:30 a.m. on April 12 at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve.  There is no day-of registration available for teams.  Check race website for more information on day-of race registration and pre-registered packet pick up as the race day approaches. If you have further questions, please contact race director, Megan Kelzenberg at 763.694.7725.

America's Sweetest Race. the Hot Chocolate 15/5k, comes to Minneapolis on April 19. Look good, feel good and do good by participating in this race which mixes cool weather running for every pace with hot, chocolatey treats.

Our award winning goodie bag includes a technical fleece, his and hers hoodie, and is  the perfect outer layer for your chilly run (or walk). After crossing the finish line, the festivities begin in our post-race party where participants and spectators can celebrate their sweet success with scrumptious hot chocolate, chocolate fondue, and dippables. The official charity partner of the Minneapolis event is Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest, which provides a home-away-from-home for families and children facing medical issues.

Register today or learn more by visiting hotchocolate15k.com.

Achieve your goals today. Whether you're an avid athlete looking PR or you typically limit your exercise to walking the dog, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) program is for you. Our experienced coaches give you the training you need to complete a 5k, 10k, half or full marathon, triathlon, or century bike ride while raising funds to fight blood cancer.

Along with a customized training program and expert coaching, participants train with a local group of like-minded individuals for motivation and inspiration. Our athletes walk away with new friends, amazing accomplishments, knowing that they did something even more important than getting in shape.

As the largest charity endurance sports training program in the world, TNT provides the experience of a lifetime.  Teams are now forming to train for:

-       Cellcom Green Bay Marathon & ½ Marathon, Green Bay, WI, May 18, 2014

-       Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon, Seattle, WA, June 21, 2014

-       Three Event Series: 5k, 10k & ½ Marathon, Twin Cities, MN

• o   100% Irish for a Day, March 8, 2014
• o   Get In Gear, April 26, 2014
• o   Minneapolis Marathon Half Marathon, June 1, 2014

-       America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride, Tahoe, NV, June 1, 2014

-       Life Time Minneapolis Triathlon, Minneapolis, MN, July 12, 2014

-       Ironman 70.3 Racing, Racine, WI, July 20, 2014

Learn more about our program and how you can be a guest at one of our trainings at  www.teamintraining.org/mn or call Maggie Jonas at 612-259-4513.

Registration for the Minnesota Senior Games is now open. The 2014 Minnesota Senior Games, featuring 19 medal sports for athletes over the age of 50, will be held August 2 - 9 in Bloomington, Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The state games are a qualifying event for the National Senior Games presented by Humana scheduled to take place in Minnesota in 2015.

The mission of the state and national games are to promote health and wellness to all aging Americans. Individuals and/or teams are encouraged to sign up, train and participate in a variety of sports, including: 5k race, 10k race, archery, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickelball, racquetball, shuffleboard, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.

To register, visit mnseniorgames.com. Early registration is $35 and $40 after February 18, 2014. In order to be accepted, registration must be completed online by July 11 or postmarked by July 7 to be accepted. The registration fee includes up to five events (track & field and swimming are each considered one event). There will be no day-of registration.

Participants must be 50 years old as of December 31, 2014. The Minnesota State Senior Games are open to out-of-state residents.

The National Senior Games is the largest multi-sport event in the world for adults 50 and over with an expected 12,000 athletes competing and 30,000 guests attending. Competitions will take place July 3 - 16, 2015 at various venues throughout Bloomington, Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The 2015 event theme is "Stay Golden."

More info here.

Visit one of our SIX Twin Cities Locations:  

St. Paul  Lake Calhoun (Minneapolis)  Minnetonka  Edina Maple Grove Hennepin (Minneapolis) 

  

Pearson Candy Company was founded in 1909 by P. Edward Pearson with the assistance of his two brothers John Albert and Oscar F. Pearson. A few years later, two more brothers Waldemar and C. Fritz joined the Minneapolis-based company, which began as a candy distribution firm, doing a little bit of manufacturing on the side.  

The Nut Goodie Bar, one of the company's first manufactured products, made its debut in 1912 as a premium 5-cent candy bar, and was met with much success. Pearson's Salted Nut Roll was introduced in 1933 at the height of the depression.We are a Proud Sponsor for the 2014 Anderson Race Management Races....sample us at the races and get our offers!

 

 

Shake Your Shamrock

 

Get your Irish on with an 8K Run and 5K run/walk.

Join us for a festive race event brought to you by FrontRunner and Midwest Events. Join in on the fun - sign up and wear a costume or anything GREEN! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend

with a fun race through a scenic park and then enjoy a complimentary green beer (to those of legal drinking age) after the race. In addition to the cool t-shirt, we'll be giving away a commemorative pint glass to all 8K and 5K finishers.

 

Saturday March 15, 2014 at Kelly's Korner Bar - Centerville, MN

8K Start Time: Noon 

5K Start Time: 12:05 pm

Kid's 1/3 K Start Time: 12:50 pm

Post Race Celebration and Awards: 1 p.m.  shakeyourshamrock5k.com

  

 

Join the Minnesota Distance Running Ass

ociation and receive this complete resource guide to Minnesota running!This resource guide lists over 300 races and also doubles as a training log.  With your $25 MDRA membership you also receive bi-monthly issues of RunMinnesota, 3 free races and much more! Please see the MDRA membership page for more info.