We are sisters, brothers, mothers, fathers and friends who have been affected by colon cancer and want to do something. Some of us are colon cancer survivors while others are those who work to honor those lost to this disease. We are a coalition that has formed 5K's and other events in cities across the country, working together with health care providers, corporations and the media, to encourage people to "Get Your Rear in Gear" and talk about colon cancer with their doctor, their loved ones and everyone they know.  Together, we will positively impact this disease.

Last year, close to 300 participated in the 4th annual Rochester Get Your Rear in Gear. 

Date: June 28, 2014
Registration:  7-9 a.m.
5K Timed Run: 9 a.m.
5K Walk: 9:05 a.m.
Kids' Fun Run: 8:30 a.m.  

 East Silver Lake Park
1201 East Silver Lake Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906

The route starts and finishes just behind the Eastside pavilion at Silver Lake.

Registration Fees

Pre-Registration (before June 14):
5k Run/Walk: $25
Kids' Fun Run: $12

At Packet Pick-up or on Race Day:
5K Run/Walk: $30
Kids' Fun Run: $15

Show your Pride by taking part in the Twin Cities Pride Rainbow Run on Sunday, June 29! Starting at Boom Island and ending near Loring Park, the route takes runners along Hennepin Avenue as spectators begin to gather for the annual Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade. Presented by General Mills with support from St. Jude Medical and Anderson Race Management.

Sunday, June 29

8:30am - Onsite registration opens

9:30am - 5K Fun Run/Walk

The 5K is $30 if registered by May 31; $35 June 1 - 25; $40 Race Day. A commemorative tech t-shirt is included for all participants (guaranteed if registered by June 15). Online registration is available until midnight on Wednesday, June 25. The course is on city streets. Participants must maintain a minimum 16:00 minute per mile pace.

Run for the Boom! Support Fourth of July fireworks in Minneapolis by participating in the 4th Annual Minneapolis Hot Dam 5K. The run is chip timed and takes place Thursday, July 3 at 6:30pm around the downtown Minneapolis riverfront. All participants will receive the official Hot Dam t-shirt and giveaways with registration. Participants 21 and older will also receive a complimentary beer ticket for the Music and Movie Night at Nicollet Island Amphitheatre following the run. Registration and Check-in takes place at Nicollet Island. Day of registration 5:30pm. View More Information.

Volunteers are still needed.  Please email us at newsletter@andersonraces.com if you can help!  Time commitment is from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., July 3.  

Eastview's National Honor Society is excited to host our annual SCHOLARSHIP 5K Race and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, July 12, 2014.

Proceeds benefit the Eastview NHS Scholarship Fund and Academic Literacy programs at Eastview High School.

This event is for everybody!  We offer a USATF certified course for the serious athlete and we welcome the weekend runner and walkers to enjoy a great course while benefiting a worthy cause.  Strollers and dogs are welcome and we ask that you allow our competitive runners their space at the start.

Come and enjoy our event - Eastview National Honor Society students will be encouraging you all along the course!

It's not about the race - it's about COMMUNITY!  Information and registration is online here.

This is a great small town race with lots of charm and fun! This event is part of the Madelia Park Days weekend of events.

The Madelia River Run is run on a 5K USATF certified course.  Participants will be allowed to use the municipal swimming pool and showers after the run/walk.  More information is online here.

DON'T MISS OUT! 

The Bolder Dash is back and it's better than ever.  Join Bolder Options for our signature event along beautiful Victory Memorial Parkway. This is an event for all ages- bring the entire family. Are you a runner or walker? 

Join us for the 10K, 5K, or Fun Run. Biker? We'll have a casual 10K ride. Want a real challenge? Choose any two events for one low price.

This is a fast, timed & certified running course. Food and fun throughout the morning. Strollers welcome. Best of all, your participation supports the youth health and wellness programs of Bolder Options!  Register HERE

The Salvation Army's 9th annual MOST Amazing Race presented by CenterPoint Energy will be on Saturday, July 26, 2014.  The day-long official Aquatennial event is a fundraiser for The Salvation Army's homelessness/hunger programs in the Twin Cities. Over the past eight years, the race has raised over $440,000!  

The Qualifying Event in the morning at the University of Minnesota narrows all the teams down to 30 teams that then compete that afternoon in a 4-6 hour race around Mpls with a $5,000 grand prize.  

The race is very similar to the TV show and includes challenges that must be finished in order to move on - challenges are physical, mental, tedious, eating, problem solving, etc.  Teams of two navigate between challenges riding MetroTransit or on foot with starting/finish line near the Stone Arch Bridge. 

Registration ends on July 23 and teams must fundraise at least $200 by that night to participate.  For more information and registration, visit us online here.

There is an excellent chance that you or a loved one will need a blood transfusion in your lifetime, and there is no alternative to blood transfusions for accident victims, women giving birth, cancer patients, people undergoing surgery and children with blood disorders.

This July, you can help the American Red Cross North Central Blood Services deliver lifesaving blood to those in need by participating in the 6th Annual 2014 Run for Blood 5K, Quarter Marathon and Community Blood Drive.

Whether you lace up your running shoes, help raise funds, or donate blood, you can do your part to make certain the American Red Cross has the resources it needs to provide nearly 40% of blood and blood products used in our country.  Registration is online here.

Because cancer can be persistent, treatments can take time, and willpower can waiver... Staying strong can be a challenge.

We challenge you to a hot July run, but we'll encourage you with well-deserved interactive water surprises along our StaySTRONG

5K or 10K scenic course. Please join us for a post-race celebration as we conclude our final race in the RunSTRONG series.

Short sleeve techinical shirts for all participants.  Registration is online here.

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.

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.

The Second Annual Warrior 196 Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, 13 September, 2014, on the campus of Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, MN.

Proceeds for the Warrior 196 Memorial 5K are directed toward scholarship funds for graduating seniors of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, and Eastview High Schools, in honor of five alumni from the Independent School District 196 who were lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces: USMC CPT Nathanael Doring, USMC LCPL Daniel Olsen, US Army CPL Benjamin Kopp, US Army 1LT Christopher Goeke, and US Army CPL Andrew Wilfahrt.

Online registration can be accessed via the Warrior 196 Memorial Trust website: www.warrior196memorialtrust.org or directly via www.imathlete.com.   We look forward to a great event and hope you will join us in paying forward the collective legacy of these American heroes.

TCO FREE Tri & Run Seminar Series.  Our 4th session is on 7/24 and we'll be focusing on an event just for Kids and Triathlon Training.  A fun educational event for the first time youth tri enthusiast.  Visit TCOmn.com for detailed agendas, speakers, workshops & demos.   

Visit one of our SIX Twin Cities Locations:  

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