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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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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HUSKY HUSTLE FAMILY FUN RUN
Saturday, October 3
Glacier Hills Elementary, Eagan, MN
The Husky Hustle is a family-focused fitness event to raise money for our arts and science magnet school. Proceeds from the event support arts and science curriculum, supplies, and field experiences for our students. We want to raise money the healthy way! This event is key to the sustainability of our magnet programs. The race is an "almost 5k" falling a little short of regulation to keep a natural loop around the neighborhood. Feel free to walk or run. Kids' dashes kick of the event with a fun dash across the field for each grade level and pre-k. Ribbons will be given to top three girl and boy placers at each level. The event starts and ends at Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science. All participants receive t-shirts.
Registration and more information is online here.
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ALINA HEALTH
AUTUMN WOODS CLASSIC
LOCATION, MN
Allina Health Autumn Woods Classic is turning 25 years old! From hard-core distance runners to casual walkers and kids with energy to burn, this annual event offers something for everyone. Winding through the picturesque 4,900-acre Elm Creek Park Reserve, this event features runs and walks for all ages, fun activities for spectators and racers alike, and breathtaking fall colors.
The Twin Cities Orthopedics 10K and Arc'teryx 5K courses are set on asphalt and turf trails over rolling hills. Registration opens at 7 a.m., kids area opens at 8 a.m. The Arc'teryx 5K run start at 8:30 a.m., Air Traffic 1K kids run at 10 a.m., and Twin Cities Orthopedics 10K race starts at 10:30 a.m. Runners will receive a performance long sleeve shirt (men's and women's sizes available). Kids 1K runners will receive a mini-pumpkin, t-shirt, yo-yo and ribbon.
Registration is online here.
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GEAR WESTERN 1/2 MARATHON AND 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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SCENIC BYWAY HALF MARATHON & 5K
Belle Plaine, MN
The Annual Scenic Byway Half Marathon & 5K gets underway Saturday, October 10th, in an effort to continue supporting clean-up efforts of a 61 acre site on the banks of the Minnesota River Valley along the northern edge of Belle Plaine, Minnesota. The races start at Court Square Park in Belle Plaine and continue along the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway Loop.
Both the half marathon and 5K courses are USATF certified and chip-timed, making this race a great, competitive running opportunity among the peak-of-harvest beauty along the Minnesota River Valley. The Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce is working with local and national businesses, as well as various governmental agencies on the MN River Valley Cleanup Project, which helped fund efforts to remove more than 1,200 tons of material from a contaminated, former salvage yard. Registration is online here.
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MINNESOTA BEER RUN 5K
Saturday, October 10
Northeast Minneapolis, MN
Early registration discount ends soon.
You love to hang with friends, drink beer with friends, run with friends, so gather your friends and sign up for the Inaugural MInnesota Beer Run 5K.
The Minnesota Beer Run takes place in Northeast Minneapolis, Saturday, October 10. All participants receive a long-sleeved performance t-shirt, a commemorative pint glass and a free Goose Island beer! The post-race happy hour, will include dozens of prize giveaways. Register to win $50 free ride vouchers from Blue & White Taxi.
Registration is online here.
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BT 5K BREAK THROUGH FOR BRAIN TUMORS
Lake Como Picnic Shelter, St. Paul, MN
The BT5K Breakthrough for Brain Tumors Run & Walk is the American Brain Tumor Association's national signature fundraising event, taking place in cities coast to coast. Your participation allows the ABTA to provide vital brain tumor resources to patients and their families, fund promising research studies, and conduct nationwide brain tumor educational programs.
Registration is online here.
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DING DONG DASH
Saturday, October 24
Wolfe Park Rec Center, St. Louis Park, MN The Ding Dong Dash is a 5k run/1k walk, October 24. Our goal is to unite people in a fun, family friendly environment to raise money to help individuals living with Cerebral Palsy.
All proceeds this year will be donated to the Gait and Motion Outcomes Fund at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare.
We hope to see all of you out there sporting your fantastic Halloween costumes.
Let's make October 24, 2015 a day of celebration!
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Harriet Island, St. Paul, MN
Grab your costume and get ready for the Boo Run Run 5K and Kids' Race. This Halloween-themed race follows a flat, scenic course along the Mississippi on Harriet Island in Saint Paul. Prizes for the top finishers and best costumes (individual, group, and dog categories), candy for the little trick-or-treaters, and a kick-off to Halloween for all. This race is chip timed.
Pre-registration is just $30, and kids 12 and under can run the ½ Mile Kids' Race free. (or $10 if they would like a race shirt.)
Registration is online here.
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 RUNNING RACES SINCE 1996
We love the heart and soul that goes into the more than 200 events we help host at Anderson Race Management each year.
Thank you for letting us be part of your success from event planning and promotion to logistics, timing, results and everything in between. If you've got an event on your "to do" list, let's talk. Email Mary Anderson at mary@andersonraces.com for more information.
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  ADD THESE OTHER EVENTS TO YOUR CALENDAR: Terror in the Glen 10K, 5K and Kids Run
Glen Wood, WI
Divine Mercy Spooktacular
Faribault, MN
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The Alerus Mortgage Girls on the Run Fall 5K
Saturday, November 14
Harriet Island, St. Paul, MN
Join us for a non-competitive 5k celebration unlike any other, and run with hundreds of girls from more than 25 schools across the Twin Cities, helping them build confidence through accomplishment.
Anyone who has been to a Girls on the Run 5K knows that it is unlike any other running event. It is a celebration of and for the girls who are completing a ten week season of the Girls on the Run program, a positive youth development program that uses the power of running to prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. By the day of the 5K, their enthusiasm is so unbridled that they are running around before the race! Positive energy abounds as the girls dance to warm-up music, get their hair "happied" and gather with their teammates to hold hands as they head to the starting line. Find out more here.
 Grand Avenue Red Flannel 5K Saturday, December 5 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN Join us for the first-ever Grand Avenue Red Flannel 5K. This event is for runners and walkers of all ages and capabilities.
This unique route takes you down beautiful Summit Avenue, along the scenic Mississippi River, through the St. Thomas Campus and back up historic Grand Avenue.
When you finish the Red Flannel 5K join us for the Grand Meander, Grand Avenue's annual holiday event. Grand Meander is a St. Paul tradition that captures the charm of historic Grand Avenue and the cozy communal spirit of the holidays. Registration is online here.
 Baby, it will cold outside. Perfect weather ... for the 31st Annual Securian Winter Run on January 30, 2016! Embrace the frozen tundra that we call home, while enjoying the charm of St. Paul and the magnificent Mississippi. Both runners and spectators can keep toasty warm inside Securian's 400 building before, during and after the event. In addition, every runner will get cool Winter Run gear! Registration is online here!
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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS...
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 Whole Foods Market - America's Healthiest Grocery Store®
EAT VEGGIES FOR BREAKFAST
Although it may seem a bit odd at first, adding veggies to breakfast can be fun and delicious, not to mention nutritious. It doesn't have to be complicated, and leftovers often make good choices. Here are some ideas and recipes:
- Broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are fabulous scrambled with eggs. Sauté any of these veggies in olive oil until tender. Add beaten eggs and scramble to your liking.
- This Migas with Spinach and Corn recipe is features tomatoes, onion, chile pepper and cilantro for a tasty, filling breakfast. Veggie and Tofu Scramble is a wonderful vegan option.
- Love sausage? Serve it with colorful bell peppers, leeks, cabbage and onions.
- Serve any style eggs over a bed of steamed or sautéed leafy greens such as kale, bok choy, Swiss chard, collard greens or spinach.
- Making pancakes? Toss in a handful of grated carrots.
- Make savory muffins with onions, carrots, mushrooms and herbs or try Bacon and Sweet Potato Muffins. If you prefer sweet muffins, these Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins are made with carrots and zucchini.
- Have leftover pizza for breakfast! It's really good topped with steamed or sautéed onions, broccoli, summer squash, bell peppers or shitake mushrooms.
- Fall is right around the corner. Hot soup with vegetables and seasonings such as ginger, garlic, scallions and carrots warms and nourishes the belly on a chilly morning. How about warming up with Chicken and Brown Rice Soup, Spicy Shitake Pho, Hearty Turkey Noodle Soup or Asian Noodle Soup?
- Eat hot rice, millet, quinoa or buckwheat with sautéed bok choy or broccoli, a splash of tamari, a dash of seaweed seasoning and roasted sesame oil for a treat.
- Make breakfast tacos with leftover or freshly cooked vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, green beans, broccoli or kale. Add eggs or tofu, avocado, favorite salsa or pico de gallo.
Visit one of our SIX Twin Cities locations:
Sports Authority 
ARM Families and Participants: Shop every weekend in October and Save 20%! Pick up your PINK and any Autumn necessities! Valid at ANY MN Sports Authority location! Download this coupon or show it on your smartphone when you check out. Please email bsherman@sportsauthority.com if you have trouble with the coupon.
Twin Cities Orthopedics 
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
TCOmn.com for more information.
Virtual Clinic
AN INJURY IS REQUIRED, AN APPOINTMENT IS NOT Suffer a running injury and not sure where to turn? TCO's free Virtual Clinic injury service allows users to speak and interact with a Certified Athletic Trainer who will evaluate your injury and offer suggestions.
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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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