The Everybody's Irish 5K is for runners, walkers, Irish people, non-Irish people or people who want to pretend to be Irish. If you want to start off St. Patty's Day weekend right, get a morning 5K in! This is a family event in which all ages are welcome to join! Everybody's Irish is comprised of a 5k race around Lake Calhoun in Uptown Minneapolis. The run is timed but also benefits Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Kick off St. Patty's Day right with a stroll around Lake Calhoun.

This will be the fourth annual City of Bemidji Shamrock Shuffle 5K/10.

This timed race takes runners downtown Bemidji passing our top sponsor Keg n' Cork twice along the route.

On average there are about 130 runners that face the cold to participate in this event. Once the runners have crossed the finish line there is a warm breakfast provided by Keg n' Cork while they wait for awards.

Race Details:

Date: March 15
Time: Check in 8:00am, Race starts 9:00am
Location: Bemidji City Hall
Cost: $25.00/pre-register, $30.00/day of race
Register online here or stop by City Hall or the Public Works Facility

Because we all know someone touched by cancer.

Because a parent should never have to watch their child battle cancer.

Join the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for a Mom's Night Out at Hot Mama!  Grab your friends and come to the Moms in Training (MIT) Recruitment Party to learn more about our program and how you can improve your fitness while raising funds to fight cancer.  Chat with MIT coaches, participants and other moms over a glass of wine, enjoy light appetizers and a 15% discount off everything at our partnering store, Hot Mama!  

Recruitment Party

March 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Hot Mama Store

3914 W. 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55424 

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.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) presents the 5th annual Big Climb MPLS on Saturday, April 5 at Capella Tower.  It's the tallest vertical challenge in the state!  

Climb 48 or 95 floors to raise lifesaving funds for blood cancer research and help patients live better, longer lives.  Whether you race to the top or casually walk, your participation will help to accelerate miraculous new treatments and healing therapies once though impossible.  Climb. Conquer.  Cure. 

Register today for this fun event for the entire family.  Event begins Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 a.m. with registration, the Climb begins at 8:00 a.m.  Registration fees are $50 for 48 floors and $70 for 95 floors through March 31.  For questions contact Pat Gale 612-259-4502 or Pat.Gale@lls.org.

Since 1979, Fools Five Road Race, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, has raised funds for cancer research in the region.  We are Minnesota certified 8K race, as well as a 1 mile race.

  Both races are known for being very competitive as well as for amateurs, walkers and wheel

chairs.  All ages are welcome in either race! 

This year's guest speaker is Iram J. Leon, a man racing against time.  Stay after the race to hear his story, along with the awards presentation.  Registration and information are 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.

The Hot Chocolate 15/5k is coming to Minneapolis on April 19th! Join your friends and family for a multi-event running extravaganza punctuated by tons of rich, melty chocolate. Use the code MUGS4ANDERSON when you register for a free travel mug-perfect for carrying hot chocolate on the go!

*   Award-winning goodie bag featuring technical fleece hoodie
*   Commemorative Finisher's Mug filled with fondue, hot cocoa, and yummy dippables
*   Family-friendly First Tasting Expo and Post-Race Party, featuring a Kid Zone and inflatables
*   Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities

Register today or learn more online here. 

Join us on May 17 for a fun run around beautiful Lake Harriet. Enjoy the warm weather while supporting patients searching for a bone marrow donor.

With a 5K, 1K and Tot Trot, the Walk+Run is perfect for the entire family and for people of all fitness levels. Many runners return year after year-honoring friends and loved ones battling leukemia, lymphoma or one of the 70 blood conditions for which a bone marrow transplant may be the cure. 

Participants join us at the finish line for a celebration after walking or running around Lake Harriet. Chip timing is available and participants receive commemorative shirts.

Register online or contact Jenna Squires for additional  information.

Didn't get selected in the lottery for the 2014 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon? Forget to enter? Here's a second chance option.

A limited number of half-marathon entries have been made available through Grandma's Marathon's partnership with the American Lung Association, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Team World Vision.

Here's an opportunity to participate in a life-changing event for ma

ny while also raising valuable funds for charity.  

As a member of a charity team, you will receive a guaranteed entry into the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon as well as other great perks and benefits in return for your fundraising support. Joining a charity team will ensure that yo

ur experience is not only enjoyable, but meaningful.  

For more information or to join a team, visit these websites:  

American Lung Association - 02 Runners

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Team Hope    

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - St. Jude Heroes   

Team World Vision   

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.