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. 
ANDERSON RACE MANAGEMENT FEATURED EVENTS
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ALERUS MORTGAGE GIRLS ON THE RUN FALL 5K
Saturday, November 7 
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.   

Find out more and register here.

 
 
4th ANNUAL CHICK-UAMEGO
Saturday, November 7 
Ashland, WI

 
GIRLS just wanna have FUN!!  And we know how to do it here in Ashland, WI!  On November 7th, get your girlfriends together and come to Ashland dressed in your blingest best and walk, run, skip or jump in the fourth annual Chick-uamegon 5k/10k walk/run!

New this year a "Chick-uamegon Ball" on Saturday Night!!!!  With a Music & Light Show by JD Bass Entertainment.  80's tunes and even a Queen of the Ball!!!  Who knows? it could be you! Everyone receives a tiara and a finisher medal.
 Find out more and register here. 

   




IRIS TURKEY TROT    
Thursday, November 26  
Faribault,  MN  
 
 
The 7th Annual IRIS Turkey Trot will be held on November 26, 2015 (Thanksgiving morning) in Faribault, MN - 30 miles south of the metro area.  All proceeds will benefit Infants Remembered in Silence (IRIS), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1987 (28 years ago).  As a non-profit organization, we can continue to provide our services only because of generosity of people like you!
 
The IRIS Turkey Trot continues to grow each year.  The goal of this event is to raise awareness of the support and advocacy services provided by IRIS, and to raise much needed funds to support this nonprofit organization.  

We hope that you will consider joining us on November 26, 2015 for the7th Annual IRIS Turkey Trot.  Additional information can be obtained at irisRemembers.org ,  by email:  trot@irisRemembers.org, or by calling the IRIS Office at (507) 334-4748.

 
 
MOUSTACHE RUN
Saturday, November 28  
Minneapolis, MN

 
AN IDLE MOUSTACHE IS A WASTE OF GROWTH.
 
Sporting a Growvember 'stache is an admirable deed, but you can do so much more for men's health by putting your feet in motion. Join fellow facial fur-loving men and women in a celebratory pre-shave 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon. Only one mo will finish first, but men everywhere will win as a portion of the proceeds benefits prostate cancer research. 

Moustache Run returns to the Minneapolis riverfront for its fourth straight year. Count on another round of great participation, spirited festivities, and impressive facial hair.
Information and registration is online here.

  




JINGLE BEAR 5K 
Saturday, December 5    
White Bear Lake,  MN  
 

Kick off the holidays at the 6th annual Midwest Events Jingle Bear 5K and Kid's Fun run at the White Bear Lake BoatWorks Marina. Run along the beautiful shore of White Bear Lake and celebrate the season by bringing a non-perishable food item and/or toy for the White Bear Area Food Shelf.  All 5K runners receive a Santa hat, jingle bells and long sleeve tech shirt.  Santa starts the Kids Run and all kids receive a medal and #1 race bib. Take a photo with Santa.  Post race party at the VFW includes age group awards, door prizes, optional Breakfast Bar and Bloody Mary Bar. After the race check out Winterfest in downtown White Bear Lake. Your food shelf donation and race bib entitles you to a horse drawn wagon ride.More information is online 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.

 
 
   





 
UGLY SWEATER RUN  
Sunday, December 6 
St. Louis Park, MN  
 
Join us on this ugliest of sweaters dash. Adorn that treasure you have put in the closet since last year, put on that masterpiece you just created, or simply smile at the creativity you see as you run by them. This 5K course will loop through Louisiana Oaks Park and the lighted trees of Oak Hill Park during the early brisk days of December.
Afterwards, warm up across the street at Park Tavern and admire your accomplishments while wearing your new race shirt you just received. Registrants also receive a goodie bag.More information and registration is online here.
 
 
 

SECURIAN WINTER RUN - HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K

January 30, 2016     
St. Paul, MN
 
Baby, it will be 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! 

Here is a great deal from Run N Fun if you pick up your packet or register at the store January 23rd-29th.
Spend $100 at retail pricing and receive a $25 gift certificate which may be applied to the $100 purchase or saved for another day of fun shopping.

 
Registration is online here!

 





FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB
 
Sunday, February 27, 2016  
Minneapolis, MN 

The Fight For Air Climb is a unique fundraising event. Sometimes called a "vertical road race," participants can 
use the event as a fitness target or as a race. Individuals and teams climb 31 flights/680 steps to reach the top of the U.S. Bank Plaza in Minneapolis. Join us on Saturday, February 27th 2016 for the Fight For Air Climb.   

 

GIVE TO THE MAX DAY 
Thursday, November 12

This is where awesomeness happens. GiveMN links generous people like you with organizations working to make Minnesota a better place. And we do it by making giving simple, rewarding and fun.

Many of our partners and non profit events look forward to this day all year, to help them meet their fiscal goals!

For more information and to search for your favorite non-profit, visit givemn.org and get ready to Give to the Max and help out our favorite running partners!



 




ADD THESE OTHER EVENTS TO YOUR CALENDAR: 

623 Foundation 5K Walk/Run and Kids Run 
 Saturday, November 7
Roseville, MN

A DAY WITH THE CHAMPIONS RUNNING CLINIC:  Olympians Abel Kirui & Wilson Kipsang 
Saturday and Sunday, November 7 & 8
LifeTime Fitness, St. Louis Park, MN 

 
CONGRATULATIONS ARE DUE...
THANKS for all the hometown love at Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.

It was great to meet you!  The winners of the drawing for swag from Brooks Running and Running Room are:

Kyle blomgren
Kristi Swanson
Jonathan Pinsonnault
Kristin Lennert Murra
David Engel
Dan Fastner
Travis Bailey
Krista Wieneke
Sally Lederer
Gary Morgan

Please email us with your mailing info at newsletter@andersonraces.com so we can send you your winning stuff!
THANK YOU for stopping by our booth at the Mankato Marathon!

We had a great time in Mankato!  Our winners from the drawing are:

Patrick Moes
 
Jodi Beaudry
 
Christine Nessler
 
Thomas Dauw  

If you haven't gotten your winning swag, please email us with your mailing address at newsletter@andersonraces.com.







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Save $20 off $100 purchases throughout November!  Valid on Black Friday!
Stock up on your fall and winter wear, cold weather accessories, new shoes, boots and don't forget about those holiday gifts! Valid 11/1/15-11/30/15

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.
 
    

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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 
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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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!  
HATS OFF TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
 


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