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5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, marathons, kids runs, biking, trails, tri's: we can help you reach your 2016 fitness event goals!
Want help with your event?
From planning to timing to results, Anderson Race Management is your event partner.
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Here's what's going on in February (and beyond):
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 Healthy Living ExpoSaturday - Sunday, February 6-7
Minneapolis, MN
We EXPANDED this show to be our LARGEST EVER! Nutrition, Fitness, and Longevity - It's all here! Explore up to 200+ exhibitors offering everything for health, balance and success in all areas of life. 3 - Stages of on-going speaker presentations, and demonstrations. New this year is the Yoga Stage and Healthy Cooking Stage!
Admission: $6 or FREE with a donation for the Mom's & Neighbors Food Shelf.
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CF Stair Climb
Saturday, February 13
Minneapolis, MN
CF Climb is a challenging and unique fitness event where participants climb the flights of stairs in a tall building or around stadiums in a test of endurance and time. Whether climbing to improve timing or to simply cross the finish line, this event is a great way to spend the day with co-workers, friends or family while "Adding Tomorrows" for people with cystic fibrosis. At the end of the climb, participants celebrate at the survival party with delicious food and great entertainment.
$25 registration fee to participate
Public safety participants have a waived registration fee!!
Suggested fundraising minimum of $100 for all climbers. Click here for more information.
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| ALAMN Fight for Air Climb
Saturday, February 27
U.S. Bank Plaza, Minneapolis, MN
It's more than a walk, it's more than a run....go vertical for a unique challenge!
The Fight For Air Climb takes place on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at U.S Bank Plaza in downtown Minneapolis. Participants, individuals or teams, climb 31 floors and 680 steps to fight lung disease. All climbers are timed using state-of-the-art chip timing technology to ensure accurate results, but you don't need to be a star athlete to participate.
More information and registration is online here.
| Eat and Run 5K and No-K
Saturday, March 5
Minneapolis
You run so others can eat. This fun and new 5K and No-K was created to benefit Minnesota FoodShare during the March Campaign. 100% of all proceeds will go to help 300 food shelves around the state of Minnesota. What a great way for you and your foodie friends to get involved and make a difference for thousands of hungry people in our community.
Click here for registration information.
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Here are a few of our favorites events coming up...down the road!
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| Minnesota Festivals & Events Association Annual Conference
March 10-11
New Ulm, MN
Join the organization who supports Minnesota's festivals and events organizers! There are vendors, sponsors, networking opportunities and special new member rates.
Click here to see the conference flyer. And visit MNFEA online here
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Fools Five Road RaceSunday, April 3
Lewiston, MN
Since 1979, Fools Five Road Race, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, has raised funds for cancer research in the region. We are a Minnesota certified 8K race (4.97 miles), as well as a 1-mile race.
This year's guest speaker is Brian Thomas, a Lake Worth, FL, middle school teacher, track coach, cancer survivor, and founder of Road Warriors Corp, which is a nonprofit that raise funds for those battling cancer. Stay after the race to hear his story and the awards presentation. Visit: foolsfive.org for more information, and to donate and register for the race.
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Hot Chocolate 15K/5KSaturday, April 16 Minneapolis, MN
Join the movement that's taken over the racing world. Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is headed back to Minneapolis on April 16, 2016! Start and finish at Boom Island Park alongside Minneapolis' biggest group of chocolate aficionados.
This year, train, race, and celebrate with us all the way to the finish line. We're with you through the season. Click here for information.
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Limitless Potential Luncheon to Benefit Girls on the RunMay 3 Aria Event Center, Minneapolis, MN Join Kathrine Switzer and Girls on the Run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on May 3, at Aria Event Center. Keynote speaker Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially enter the Boston Marathon, will navigate topics of innovation, change, empowerment and breakthroughs. Funds raised at this event will help Girls on the Run fulfill its mission, awarding more than $100,000 in financial aid in 2016 to girls in need so that all girls can participate, regardless of their circumstances.
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| Maple Grove Half Marathon & 5K
May 14
Maple Grove, MN
The Maple Grove Half Marathon and 5K offers three events in 2016: a half marathon, a 2 person half marathon relay and a 5k run/walk. Each race begins and ends at the Maple Grove High School stadium. Runners will be given a race packet containing their bib, timing chip, and goodies from our sponsors and partners. Packet pick-up will be the day before -- detailed info will be available soon. Very limited packet pick-up will be available on race day at the stadium, so please make every effort to get your packet early. On race day, participants can check in a sweat bag and we will hold it for you while you're running/walking the event. Show up early and go to the concession stand to check in your bag. More information is online here. |
The MN Major St. Jude Ride & 5K
July 17
Hastings, MN
*Registration Opens February 8. Join us Sunday, July 17. St. Jude supporters in Minnesota will join together to participate in the St. Jude RIDE MN Major & 5k Run, an exciting, family-friendly bike ride and run for all levels to raise funds for the families of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The St. Jude MN Major is a lot more than a cycling event. Especially to race founder, and professional motocross champion, Ryan Dungey. The event combines the Minnesota native's love of cycling with a cause that is very close to him. Ryan lost his grandmother to cancer in 2005 and has since dedicated himself to the kids of St. Jude and to finding a cure. More information will be available online here.
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Ragnar Relay Great RiverSaturday, August 16 Boom Island Park, Minneapolis, MN
The Ragnar Relay Great River is the overnight running relay event of the summer. Your team will start on the bank of the Mississippi River in Winona, conquer the course under the stars and along rolling farmland, and finish back on the river in Downtown Minneapolis. This Ragnar has both challenging legs and beginner level legs for all of your teammates. It also has one of the best finish line parties and some of the friendliest volunteers! This Ragnar is also part of our Double Medal series. Complete Ragnar Relay Chicago in the same calendar year and earn the Make It A Double Medal!
JOIN THE RAGNAR NATION: A 2 day party in a van with a side of running.
If you have never run a Ragnar, you better hold a place on your calendar; this is a running race you would regret missing. Register your team now.
| Leading Ladies Marathon and Half Marathon
Sunday, August 21
Lead, SD
This twelfth year is dedicated to our mothers. She who had the courage to have, nurture, endure, and love us unconditionally, who modeled deal with life and look good doing it. Honor her with time on your feet, miles on the road, and a song in your heart.
So, if you run with, to, or in memory of your mother, consider this. Accepting this challenge is a physical, emotional, and mental test both to prepare for and to execute...and it ain't easy. If it were, they'd call it child birth. Keep that in mind as you train in weather, weariness, and why-in-the-heck???? Because we are all mothers, we all have a mother, and we are all so worth it. See you in August. For more information, click here.
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Wild Hog Grand Forks Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Saturday, September 24
Grand Forks, ND
Join us for the 5th annual Wild Hog Weekend. This year's event includes an INAUGURAL marathon, half marathon, marathon & half marathon relays, 10K, 5K, and a Family Fun Run for the kids. This fast & flat course will take you through some of the most scenic and historic sites of Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN. Two states in one race! Those running in the marathon with receive a jacket & Finisher t-shirt, while the half marathon, 10K and 5K will a receive high-quality BornFit shirt, a unique Wild Hog pint glass, other SWAG items, as well as a high quality finisher medal for all races! Enjoy great gifts & samples from our sponsors at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday from 10AM to 8PM. Special awards and cash prizes will go to the top performers.More information is online here.
| St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer
Saturday, September 24
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
*Registration opens February 8.
Get your family, friends or co-workers to join us on Saturday, September 24. St. Jude supporters in cities across the country will join together to participate in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer an exciting, family-friendly walk/run to raise money for the families of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
More than 1,000 St. Jude supporters attended the 2015 Twin Cities event, raising $165,000. This year, we are anticipating more than 1,500 participants, and with your help, we hope to raise $300,000 to support the mission of St. Jude. More information is online here. |
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Thankful for our amazing sponsors and partners!
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MDRA
Spring Marathon and Half Marathon Training with the MDRA!
Participate in the Half Marathon program and get a guaranteed entry to the Garry Bjorklund! The program covers 16 weeks of training, two supported runs a week, a racing singlet or hat, two shopping days with special discounts for class members and informational seminars on topics like race nutrition and injury prevention! Join us for an information session Tuesday, March 1st, 7:00-8:00p.m., Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina
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Leslie Jordan, Inc. - is the Manufacturer of affordable custom Tech T's, outerwear and accessories for Walk, Run and Ride events. For 30 Years Running, Leslie Jordan is well known for performance fabrics, creative graphic designs and sublimation printing. Always innovative, LJI stays current on what's happening in the action apparel industry while maintaining an extensive "on-demand" inventory.
| My Race on Instagram
Let's get social this year. Post your race photos on our instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/Anderson_races/ and we'll choose random photo winners to get prizes throughout the year. The pic above is Mary and her hard-working son very early on January 1 heading to our first event of the year! (still dark out - doesn't he look excited?)
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ARM participants and families, take $10 off your purchase of $50 or more throughout the month of February at Sports Authority. Click on the coupon below to print savings certificate.
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