It's Your Year:
RACE TO REACH!
5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons to marathons and even kids runs to help you reach your 2015 fitness goals!
Want help with your event? Call us at 651-688-9143 or email info@andersonraces.com. From planning to timing to results, Anderson Race Management is your event partner.
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We can't wait to see you on the roads and trails in 2015. The races we highlight in our monthly newsletter are more than just fun! From professional registration to the latest technology in timing, we know you'll love these events!
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ANDERSON RACE MANAGEMENT FEATURED EVENTS
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HEART OF THE CITY 10K, 5K, 1K
Saturday, September 12
Burnsville City Hall, Burnsville, MN
Join us for the fourth annual Heart of the City: A Run to Remember on Saturday, September 12 in Burnsville. All race proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs' KIDS FEEDING KIDS program, which provides over 150,000 meals a year to Minnesota youth. The race is also held in conjunction with Burnsville's Fire Muster Festival. The 10K and 5K will begin at Burnsville City Hall at 8:00 am, with the kids' run to follow.
All registered participants will receive a long-sleeved technical shirt and a drawstring tote bag. Kids will receive a special gift after their race. All runners will also be entered into drawings for fabulous prizes.
See you on September 12 for fun, fitness, and a worthy cause!
Registration is online here.
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MUSCLE MILK WOODSY
Saturday, September 12
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Shakopee, MN
Muscle Milk Woodsy is a trail run that will test your agility and will over untouched wilderness 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 Woodsy and 4.9 miles Half Woodsy with a common start and finish line.
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RUNNING OF THE BAYS HALF MARATHON AND 5K
Saturday, September 12
Mound, MN
The Running of the Bays half marathon and 5k is a certified half marathon course that starts in the quaint little town of Mound, Minnesota and meanders through some of the most beautiful bays that lake Minnetonka has to offer. This year we are adding a 5K Dog Walk which will start after the start of the 5K. We ask you keep your pets on a short leash and carry a clean up bag for any dog waste.
The Half Marathon will leave town in a northerly direction and first experience the country side via county roads and the Luce Line trail. Runners will leave the Luce line trail and merge with the soothing waters along the bays of Lake Minnetonka. You will enjoy running the home stretch back into Mound on the shaded Dakota trail! The 5K is a loop that finishes Bethel United Methodist Church.
Registration is online here.
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MILES FOR MELANOMA
Saturday, September 12
Como Park Midway Pavilion, St. Paul, MN
Join us for our 4th Annual Miles for Melanoma Twin Cities! Every hour of every day someone dies from melanoma. Recent research shows that overall cancer rates are decreasing, except for melanoma diagnoses! One-in-50 people will be diagnosed with melanoma during their lifetime. The Miles for Melanoma Twin Cities Run/Walk will raise funds to fuel additional research for new and better treatment options, and support the MRF as the organization advocates for the melanoma community and educate people about the prevention and diagnosis of the disease. Last year, 600 participants raised $70,000 for melanoma research, education and advocacy. This year, our goal is to raise an incredible $80,000 and you can help!
*Free skin cancer screening are available to all attendees and educational information about melanoma will be provided to all participants.
*Register early to save! Online registration ends on Wednesday, September 9th at 11:59PM. Race day registration will increase by $25. Credit cards and checks only!
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RUN FOR THE PARKS 5K: WALK, RUN, STROLL
Sunday, September 13
Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, MN
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CIRCLE THE LAKE 5K AND HALF MARATHON
Saturday, September 19
Circle Lake, MN
Marked by beautiful views and a country feel, the Circle the Lake Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k will take you along the shores of Circle Lake in rural Rice County, MN. Located just 20 minutes south of the Burnsville, MN, these courses are run over rolling hills on a mix of paved and dirt roads. We start and end at the historic Millersburg School House and you will follow the same route the Jesse James Gang once traveled.
The Half Marathon is certified (Certification Code MN14042RR). Since it is held two weeks before the Twins Cities Marathon, it is perfect for those of you training for that race. All racers registered prior to September 1st will get a commemorative t-shirt. We cannot guarantee a t-shirt for registrations posted after that date. Medals will be awarded to all half marathon finishers. We will also have prizes for race age group winners. We are limiting this year's races to 500 participants.
More information and registration is online here.
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PURPLE RIDE STRIDE
Saturday, September 19
Elm Creek Park, St. Paul, MN
On September 19th, Minnesotans will come together to fight pancreatic cancer at PurpleRideStride! Join us for a 8, 25, or 50-mile bike ride or a 5K run/walk. You can join teams, you will receive a t-shirt and fundraising page and receive lunch on the day of the event.
Who should register? Anyone who plans on participating PurpleRideStride Twin Cities should register. Survivors are asked to register so we can acknowledge you on event day; during registration survivors will be able to indicate interest in volunteering if desired. Registration and information is online here.
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LUPUS WALK FOR HOPE & 5K TRAIL RUN - TWIN CITIES
Saturday, September 19
French Regional Park, Plymouth, MN
 Funding lupus research, awareness and support, stride by stride and side by side. Join the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM) for our 18th Annual Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Trail Run - Twin Cities. LFM has funded lupus research for nearly 40 years. A portion of event proceeds will also support programs provided to individuals living with lupus as well as efforts to increase public awareness of the disease throughout Minnesota and beyond.
LFM works to improve the quality of life for people affected by lupus through support, training, education and resource referrals. 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 ($10; $15 event-day). T-shirts, performance shirts, timed results, refreshments, silent auction, live entertainment, and program emceed by KFAN's Cory Cove. Registration is available online here.
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BREAKING WILD
Saturday, September 19
Excel Center, St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Wild Breakaway 10K/5K/1-Mile Run benefits the Minnesota Wild Foundation. The race takes place in downtown Saint Paul on Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning at 8:30 a.m. All races will begin and end at Gate 2 of Xcel Energy Center.
The top three male and female finishers at each distance will receive prizes. There will also be awards for the top male and female Wild Season Ticketholder in all three races.
All participants will also receive a Wild Breakaway Run t-shirt. Plus, all finishers of each distance are eligible to win a team signed stick. No purchase necessary.
Single-game tickets go on sale race day beginning at 10 a.m. All race participants will be given a pre-sale opportunity to purchase single-game tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Registration is online here.
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ZERO PROSTATE CANCER RUN - TWIN CITIES
Saturday, September 19
Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN
ZERO Run for Prostate Cancer, the premier men's health event series in America, is a heartfelt tight-knit community activity that brings together athletes, cancer survivors, physicians, caretakers, family members and friends in the fight to end prostate cancer.
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - Twin Cities has been part of the event series for 11 years. With the hard work of Metro Urology Foundation and ZERO, the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - Twin Cities grew to include more than 250 participants in 2014.
Funds raised from ZERO Prostate Cancer Run - Twin Cities are invested around the country to provide research for new treatments, free prostate cancer testing, and educate men and families about prostate cancer. More information and registration is online here.
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HARMON FARMS TRAIL RUN
Sunday, September 20
Salem Hills Park, Inver Grover Heights, MN
Enjoy a 5 or 10-mile run at the beautiful Harmon Park Reserve located in Salem Hills Park. The race takes place on moderate hills, rugged, non-paved, single track trails and beautiful scenery. The course is a two-lap course (one for 5-mile) with mile markers and water stops.
The run is a perfect warm up for the Twin City Mile and Marathon. This race is a part of the MDRA Trail Grand Prix Series.
Dogs are not allowed at this event.
Harmon Park Reserve is located at 1642 Upper 55th Street East, Inver Grove Heights.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE RACE 7-8am.
Online registration is available here.
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GRAND FORKS WILD HOG HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K
Friday-Saturday, September 25-26
Grand Forks, ND
Join us for the annual Wild Hog Run. This year's event includes a half marathon, half marathon relay, 10K, 5K, and a 1K Kids Fun Run. The half marathon route will take you into Minnesota and back again. All of the races start and finish at the Choice Health & Fitness Center. The race courses travel through some of the most scenic and historic sites of Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN. Registration is online here. 
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WARRIOR 196
Saturday, September 26
Eagan High School, Eagan, MN
In two years, the Warrior 196 event has grown to nearly 300 participants who have come out on beautiful September mornings to honor and remember five graduates from the high schools of Independent School District 196.
Between 2006 and 2011, these five young men were killed while in Iraq and Afghanistan while serving in the United States Military:
LCPL Daniel Olsen, USMC, CPL Benjamin Kopp, US Army/3/75 Ranger Regiment, CPL Andrew Wilfahrt, US Army.3/552nd Military Police Company, CPT Nathanael Doring, USMC Cobra pilot, and 1LT Christopher Goeke, US Army/82nd ABN.
The Warrior 195 5K Run/Walk honors and remembers these five young men by paying forward their collective legacies with four $1000 scholarships in their names.
The Warrior 196 Memorial 5K is a family-oriented event and open to all ages.
Registration is online here.
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DAVE RYAN 5K AND 10K
Saturday, September 26
Minneapolis, MN
This annual event is a fun, family-friendly 5K run/walk and 10K run to support the more than 8,000 athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota. Your support helps to provide year-round sports training and competition to athletes across the state. 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. The 2015 Dave Ryan's 5K & 10K will be held Sept. 26 at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Minneapolis, MN. View course map, pricing and register here.
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WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S
Saturday, September 26
Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. The Twin Cities Walk is the 6th largest Walk to End Alzheimer's in the nation. Help us turn the streets of Minneapolis PURPLE on September 26 at Target Field. Alzheimer's disease is currently the only disease in the Deadly Top 10 that cannot be prevented, slowed or stopped. And neither can we.
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LUPUS WALK FOR HOPE & 5K RUN - ROCHESTER
Saturday, September 26
Essex Park, Rochester, MN
 Funding lupus research, awareness 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 Run - Rochester. LFM has funded lupus research for nearly 40 years. A portion of event proceeds will also support programs provided to individuals living with lupus as well as efforts to increase public awareness of the disease throughout Minnesota and beyond.
LFM works to improve the quality of life for people affected by lupus through support, training, education and resource referrals. This annual fundraiser features a 5K RUN ($25; $30 event-day) - open to runners or walkers - as well as an approximately 1-mile WALK ($10; $15 event-day). T-shirts, performance shirts, timed results, refreshments, silent auction, live entertainment, and program emceed by KFAN's Cory Cove. Registration is available online here.
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WOMEN RUN THE CITIES 10M, 10K, 5K RUN/WALK, GIRLS 1M
Sunday, September 27
Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, MN
Join us on Sept. 27, 2015 for this empowering race bringing together women and girls of all ages and abilities to inspire strength, courage and perseverance. Enjoy the scenic course in the midst of the vibrant fall colors at Minnehaha Park, Mpls.
Women Run the Cities is an event open to all experience levels and features a 10-mile run, 10K run, 5K run/walk as well as a 1-mile fun run for young girls.
Sharing a running and walking event with thousands of women is a source of inspiration that lasts well beyond race day. So, think about forming your own team with friends, family, colleagues and neighbors, and experience a race like never before! Women Run the Cities is recognized by ESPN as one of the top five women's races in the country. Proceeds from the race benefit the Ann Bancroft Foundation Dare to Dream Grants and the CREW Network Foundation. View the course maps, details and register here.
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SUMMER...
Just a quick thank you for letting us work with you on your amazing events! We are proud to call you partners and friends! Thank you so much.
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LUPUS WALK FOR HOPE & 5K RUN - DULUTH
Lakewalk, Duluth, MN
Funding lupus research, awareness and support, stride by stride and side by side. Join the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM) for our Fifth Annual Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Run - Duluth. LFM has funded lupus research for nearly 40 years. A portion of event proceeds will also support programs provided to individuals living with lupus as well as efforts to increase public awareness of the disease throughout Minnesota and beyond.
LFM works to improve the quality of life for people affected by lupus through support, training, education and resource referrals. This annual fundraiser features a 5K RUN ($25; $30 event-day) - open to runners or walkers - as well as an approximately 1-mile WALK ($10; $15 event-day). T-shirts, performance shirts, timed results, refreshments, silent auction, live entertainment, and program emceed by KFAN's Cory Cove. Registration is available online here.
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GEAR WESTERN COUNTRY HALF MARATHON AND BORTON VOLVO 5K
Saturday, October 10
Long Lake, MN  Join us for the fourth annual Gear Western 1/2 Marathon and 5K, On October 10th in Long Lake. Help us raise money and donate clothing to Resale 101, part of Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners. The 1/2 marathon is a scenic blend of country roads and the limestone Luce Line trail. We have a country music party that takes place at the finish line. All finishers will receive a medal and long sleeve t-shirt. New last mile takes runners off of a busy highway to a quiet paved trail into Long Lake. 1/2 Marathon starts at 8:30am and 5K starts at 9:00am.
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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS...
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 Whole Foods Market - America's Healthiest Grocery Store®
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Better choices don't have to bust your budget! With just a little planning and parental ingenuity, you can balance wallet wisdom with nutrition know-how.
Savings Savvy Shopping
Many of our Whole Foods Market team members are also parents themselves. Here are a few of their best practices for budget-friendly shopping:
- Make a weekly meal plan and let everyone in the house pick one meal. You'll be less likely to shop impulsively, and everyone will look forward to their night.
- When something we use a lot is on sale, I stock up big time. I know I'm paying the lowest price possible for the product, and we always have it on hand.
- Put your child in charge of looking through The Whole Deal®, tearing out coupons and handing them to the cashier.
5 Ways to Eat Better on a Budget
- Skip processed snacks. Prep raw veggies ahead and portion into reusable containers. Store in the front of the fridge, so they're easy to find when hunger strikes.
- Stretch the animal protein. Fill their plates mostly with healthy whole grains and vegetables, and about three ounces of meat, poultry or seafood.
- Buy some. Make some. Create quick home-cooked meals with a little help from our value-priced frozen entrees, veggies or appetizers.
- Give leftovers a new life. Transform meatloaf to sandwiches, chopped fresh veggies to roasted veggies and diced roasted chicken to burrito filling - just add beans!
- Batch and stash. Prepare a big batch of staple ingredients - lentils, whole grains or veggies - then incorporate them into various dishes during the week.
Healthy Food Choices Anytime
These simple tips from our friends at PBS Kidscan help your whole family make better choices
- Choose low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese and yogurt.
- Try grilled foods instead of fried.
- Eat a rainbow! Try to add as many colorful fruits and vegetables as you can to your meals and snacks.
- Choose whole grains (whole-wheat tortillas, pastas, crackers and more).
- Reach for water instead of soda.
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TCO's Access Walk-in Clinics have expanded the number of locations and extended their hours. The Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Edina, Maple Grove, and Waconia clinics are now open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm. Visit
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Virtual Clinic
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WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS...VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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PUT A LITTLE "GIVE-BACK" TIME IN ON YOUR CLOCK:
Volunteers are always needed for events. If you'd like to give back to the sport you love, email us at info@andersonraces.com. We'll connect you! And thank you!
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HATS OFF TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
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