Support the 7,800 athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota through this challenging 10K course or family-friendly 5K walk/run along the beautiful, rolling hills of the Wright County.

Registration is from 6:30 AM-7:30 AM

Opening ceremonies start at 7:35 AM

10K run and 5K run/walk begins at 8:00 AM.

The 10K is a challenging course through the beautiful (and hilly!) Wright County country-side. Please note is this an open course with some gravel. The 5K is open to all ages and ability levels - walk or run at your own pace! 

 

As a part of Listening House of St. Paul's (a day/evening shelter and community referral center) efforts to reach homeless persons in new and meaningful ways, The Next Steps running/walking club started over two years ago by the Program Director at Listening House, Julie Borgerding, a few homeless folks and a few volunteers to provide a healthy way out of homelessness.  

Over these past two years we have had a number of homeless folks participate in our semi-weekly runs (Monday and Friday mornings at 7:00 am, starting from Listening House- behind the Assumption Church in town) and have moved on to full time employment or were re-integrated back into their families.

 

So, by participating in this event, you are helping to support this healthy way of making a difference in the lives of homeless folks.  We welcome you to run/walk with the Next Steps Club weekly to help to make a longer term impact in the lives of those less fortunate.

 

Join us at Upper Landings Park on Shepard Road in St. Paul, May 3.  For more information, visit us online and to register click here.

 

 

Walks to raise awareness and funds for bladder cancer will be on Saturday, May 3, 2014. We hope you will celebrate with us by Walking for Bladder Cancer!

Join us as we walk in this national effort to raise awareness of this very common, but rarely talked about, di

sease.  All proceeds to benefit BCAN's research & patient support programs.  Online registration is now closed, but you can register on site at East River Flats in Minneapolis.  More information is online here.

 

 

 

 

Get your shoes and cape on and come out to Lake Harriet - it's time to "HEAR-O Up" for kids with hearing loss!  Join us for a 5K and family fun run on Saturday, May 10.  

 

All proceeds from our 5th annual Walk for Talk will help kids with hearing loss learn to listen & talk at Northern Voices, a nonprofit organization based in Roseville.  Come for the run -- stay for the fun!  Family-friendly festivities include kids fun run, face painting, balloon animals, crazy hair, music & more.  Contact Northern Voices for tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities.  See you at the bandshell -- where superheroes unite! 

Register and create a team.

Chip-time runners register here.

 

This year, Maple Grove Half Marathon & 5K is partnering with C.R.O.S.S. foodshelf to serve our community.  C.R.O.S.S., located in Rogers, is the local foodshelf for Maple Grove and the Northwest suburbs.  We invite all runners to bring one or more non-perishable food items to packet pickup at REI on Friday May 9th.  You also can drop them off at the CROSS tent located in our race sponsor area on race day.  Do good while having fun! For registration and info, click 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.

Use discount code ARM2 to save $5!

With a timed 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.

Whether you're a serious runner, a casual jogger or a walker, you'll enjoy the Autism 5K. Last year we had over 1800 participants, evenly split between walkers and runners. Many groups participate in support of a particular family member, a cause, org or workplace. Others participate to compete in a certified 5K or just to enjoy a nice run or walk on a late Spring day.

A certified 5K course, we'll offer trophies for multiple age classes and prizes for top finishers (men and women).   All proceeds benefit C.A.D.E. (Children with Autism Deserve Education), a 501(c)3 which provides grants to local families affected by autism as well as to autism research. Registration and information is online here.  

Join us for an event to remember!  Run, walk or volunteer at this year's Get Your Rear in Gear-Twin Cities!  

 

The Colon Cancer Coalition presents the 10th Annual Get Your Rear in Gear 5K for colon cancer awareness.  The race is based at Southdale Center in Edina and runs though a beautiful neighborhood in Edina, and around Rosland Park.   All adults receive a technical shirt and backpack; Kid's receive a cotton t-shirt and medal.  The course is USATF certified.    

Top Finisher Awards: 9:45 a.m  For more information and registration, visit us online here.  We look forward to seeing you.

Come out and say hello.  We will be hosting our booth at the Ceridian Empoloyee Health Fair.

 

Randy's Run is an amazing way to start your Memorial Day and this year there's a special one-mile race for kids (complete with their own t-shirt) as well as our Special Ops Challenge.

 

Join us on May 31, 2014 for the Twin Cities Tour de Cure!

 

Fully supported cycling routes: 7, 18, 27, 45, 62, and 100 miles.  We offer MN's only urban century ride!

 

At the finish enjoy lunch, live music, vendor village, massages, and more!  There's even a beer garden for adults and a kid's zone for the little ones.  Riders with diabetes can choose to be recognized as "Red Riders" and receive VIP treatment, including a free Red Rider cycling jersey just for riding with us.

 

Tour de Cure is more than just a ride; it's an experience.  We're on a million dollar mission to change the pace of diabetes and we're having a blast while we do it.  Come see why our motto is: Ride. Party. Stop Diabetes.  Register today.

 

 

Lace-up for Special Olympics Minnesota!

Spring is FINALLY here and so are some of Special Olympics Minnesota's best races! Presented and organized by law enforcement across the state, Special Olympics Minnesota is offering a variety of fun runs May through October. 

The best part? All proceeds benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota!

 

For a complete listing of events, find us online here.  And to learn more about fundraising, visit us online here.

 

Join us to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day! Hope in Motion is Minnesota's National Cancer Survivors Day celebration, including a 5K race, a 1-mile family walk, a kids run, wellness activities, entertainment, speakers, and more. Proceeds will benefit Angel Foundation and Well Within, two Minnesota organizations that provide support and programs for cancer survivors. 

 

Race Day Schedule:

7:45 a.m. - Race Day registration and pickup opens

8:45 a.m. - Welcome & Kids Dash                                                                          

9:10 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk Start

9:20 a.m. - 1-Mile Family Walk Start

More information on National Cancer Survivor's Day and registration for the 5K is online on the Hope in Motion site.

 

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. In order to be accepted, registration must be completed online by July 11 or postmarked by July 7.  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.

TCO FREE Tri & Run Seminar Series.  Our 2nd session is on 5/22 and we'll be focusing on the Swim and the Bike.  Perfect for beginner to seasoned athletes.  Fun, giveaways & snacks.

Visit TCOmn.com for detailed agendas, speakers, workshops & demos.   Space is limited -- RSVP via email  SpecialtyPrograms@TCOmn.com or call (952) 512-5647. 

Visit one of our SIX Twin Cities Locations:  

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

If 2014 is your year to host your own event or expo, Anderson Race Management can help you achieve your goal.  For anything from new timing systems to event planning and hosting, our team's got you covered.  Call Mary Anderson at 612- 202-2616 or send us an email!  And thanks for being great partners out on the roads!