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Anderson Race Management at Your Event!
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Want help with your event?
5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, marathons, kids runs, biking, trails, tri's, employer health fairs, expos, or corporate employee runs? We can help you reach your 2016 fitness event goals! From planning to timing to results, Anderson Race Management is your event partner. Call us at 651-688-9143 or email info@andersonraces.com.
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Here are the events you'll find in this month's newsletter:
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 Trail Mix RaceSaturday, April 16
Rockford, MN
Allina Health Trail Mix Race Minnesota is a favorite first run of the season for many trail runners. With its 25-year anniversary this year, it's also one of the oldest!
Kick start your running season with one of three great distance options: 50K Ultra (solo), 25K (solo) and 50K team (4-person teams/12.K each runner) on a 12.5K looped course of turf trail in Lake Rebecca Park Reserve.
Race proceeds are donated to Three Rivers Park District's Adapted Equipment Fund. Learn more about accessibility in Three Rivers.
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Fitger's 5K Saturday, April 16
Duluth, MN
Spring is here, and that means it's time to strap on your running shoes and kick-off your spring training program for the 27th annual Fitger's 5KRun and Walk on Saturday, April 16. The race travels through Downtown Duluth on Superior Street into Canal Park and finishes back at the Fitger's complex.
All net proceeds from the Fitger's 5K benefit the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF). The YAF was developed by Grandma's Marathon in 1990 to assist with the promotion, development and encouragement of healthy and active lifestyles for youth in the Twin Ports. Registration is online here.
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Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Saturday, 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.
Click here for information and to register.
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Earth Day National Bee Run/Walk and River Clean-Up
Saturday, April 23
Minneapolis, MN
Join us on Earth Day and Run or walk to save our bees and the habitat that supports them by creating and sustaining pollinator's pathways!
The Great River Coalition, a nonprofit 501C3 environmental membership organization. Our goal is to create a pollinator's pathway beginning in Minneapolis, with plans to extend the pathway from Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. With great swag you could also win Two Tickets to Club Purple in the new US Bank Stadium for a 2016 MN Vikings game or a 55" Flat Screen TV. Registration is online here.
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 Scoops for Troops
Sunday, April 24
Arden Hills, MN
Scoops for Troops is a family friendly event that brings civilians, veterans, and military families together in a shared spirit of patriotism.
The festivities include a 5K run, 3K walk, ice cream, food, a silent auction, children's activities and additional attractions to round out the fun for all ages. Money raised goes to the Tribute to the Troops Fallen Heroes Children's Education Fund. Please join us in honor and memory of all who serve.
Registration is online here.
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Second Chances 5K Sunday, May 1
Saint Paul, MN
Let's Run for Second Chances! At the Second Chances 5K Run/Walk, the giveaways, rally, and excitement surrounding the 5K Run/Walk will prove that it is not just a race, but a one-of-a-kind event that is part of a national movement. You might also be interested to know that The Second Prison Project has partnered with Shakopee and Lino Lakes Correctional facilities to host 5K events at the same time, where incarcerated people will be running for the second chance to be a productive citizen.
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Run Like a Mother
Saturday, May 7
Saint Paul, MN
Run Like A Mother is returning to the Twin Cities! We are pleased to be a part of the community. The course at Phalen Park is family friendly (including strollers!) and designed for first-time runners as well as experienced 5K racers.
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Mother's Day 5K
Sunday, May 8
Woodbury, MN
Do something with MOM...
Run or walk the Mother's Day 5k in Woodbury on May 8th. All finishers get a rose, cake pop and a ring-spun designer t-shirt. There's also a Kids Dash for kids 8 and younger.
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 Run for Hope 5K Saturday, May 14
Burnsville, MN
Valley Natural Foods is hosting its most exciting party of the year for the whole family - The Run for Hope 5K on May 14, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.! All registrants can have a blast too by creating their own personal running team and dressing up for our team costume contest! Proceeds benefit the Foundation of Early Childhood Family Services of School District 196.
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Be the Match Walk + Run
Saturday, May 14
Minneapolis, MN
Join us at Lake Harriet for the Minneapolis Be The Match Walk+Run on May 14. Our fast, flat 5K loop around Lake Harriet is a great opportunity for a PR early in the season. The race has an option to be chip timed.
Save $5 with code ARM15
The Be The Match Walk+Run is family friendly and open to all ages. All 5K and 1K runners receive a T-shirt, and all Tot Trot finishers receive a superhero cape.
Anderson Race Management runners save $5 with code ARM15
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Maple Grove Half Marathon & 5K
Saturday, 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. 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.
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 2,600 participants One Race - Five miles.
We are proud to partner with all of the events we get to see all year long! This was the Fools Five Road Race, which took place Saturday, April 2. Before this year's event, organizers had already raised more than $1.9 million for cancer research (throughout their 36 years of their race). Great work Fools Five!
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Ragnar Relay Great River
Friday, Saturday, August 12-13
Finish at 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.
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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.
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More events to add to your calendar!
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Fred Kurz Memorial 10 Mile
Wayzata Central Middle School
Wayzata, MN
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American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb
Des Moines, IA
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Run, Rock & Glow 5K
River Falls, WI
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Run Like A Mother
Saint Paul, MN
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Run the Ridge 5K
Chaska, MN
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From the Heart Half Marathon
Owatonna, MN
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Cinco du Mayo Duathlon
Stillwater, MN
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Life is Wonderful Family 5K
Saint Paul, MN
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The Great Candy Run
Eden Prairie, MN
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With tremendous gratitude for our generous Sponsors and Partners! |
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Minnesota Distance Running Association
5K Running Clinic
Wednesdays
starts April 13
White Bear Lake, MN
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Healthy Lifestyle Pool
The Healthy Lifestyle Pool is about FREE activities and gatherings for normal weight non-smokers. Healthy Lifestyle is 70% of health care, so we are the leaders when it comes to doing health care right. Find out more here.
Limitless Potential Luncheon to Benefit Girls on the Run
Tuesday, May 3
Minneapolis, MN
Join Kathrine Switzer and Girls on the Run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on May 3, at Aria Event Center.
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. Registration is online here.
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Midwest EventsMidwest Events Sports and Fitness Magazine is published 6 times per year and distributed at key outlets, including all the major running stores, bike, ski and tri shops, health clubs, plus strategic skyway, coffee shop and health-related locations. Find out more here.
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