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01/19/08 MDRA Race Director's Conference Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Rd. Edina Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com MDRA Race Directors Conference
1/19/08 Northwoods Snowshoe Champs. Duluth, MN Barb Van Skike – 320-838-3383, snowshoebarb@hotmail.com
01/26/08 Securian Frozen 5K & Half Marathon 5K and half Marathon Securian 401 Robert St. North Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
02/02/08 Power Climb for Clean Air 2K Wells Fargo Tower, St Paul, MN Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
02/02/08 Race UP the Place 35 Floor Full Climb/18 Floor Half Climb Wells Fargo Place Minnesota Jennifer Schroeder 651-223-9561 651-227-5459 www.raceuptheplace.com Jennifer.Schroeder@alamn.org On Saturday, February 2, 2008, participants will start in ten seconds intervals and climb 35 flights of stairs up the Wells Fargo Place building in downtown St. Paul, MN. At the conclusion of the event participants will celebrate their success with food, beverages, music, and awards given to the climbers and highest fundraisers. Each step taken brings the American Lung Association of Minnesota one step closer to fighting lung disease. Addressing lung health issues is more critical now than ever before. Lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind cancer and heart disease. However, where cancer and heart disease rates are declining, mortality from lung disease is increasing. Whether it's asthma, lung cancer, emphysema, or any other lung related health issue, the American Lung Association is available to provide information, educational programs, and to fund research. See you at the top!!
02/16/08 Marathon Sports Valentine's 5K 5K 43rd St. W and E Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55409 Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
03/15/08 100% Irish for A Day 5K 5K 43rd St. W and E Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55409 Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
2/23/08 Twin Cities Snowshoe Shuffle Minneapolis, MN Jessica Compton – 612-787-4030, campbovey@esns.org, www.esns.org
3/15/08 5K WACS "Race for Education" Distance: 5K Location : East Lake Winona State : Minnesota Contact : WACS Business Office Phone : 507-454-7449 Fax : Website : wwww.wacs1.org Email : jamie.hansen@expresspersonnel.com
3/29/08 5K Run for Research: Rock Out for Research (Autism) 5K Northrop Plaza on the East Bank Campus of the University of Minnesota Minnesota Sara Benson 651-492-4464 Bens0393@umn.edu This 5K fun run is to raise money for Autism research at the University of Minnesota. Dress as your favorite 80's hair band or ANY favorite band! Best dressed wins a prize! Register BEFORE March 15th: $10 (PLUS FREE T-shirt) Register AFTER March 15th: $15 (FREE T-shirt while supplies last)
03/29/08 Get Your Rear in Gear Colon Cancer Coalition Run 5K Civic Center, Rochester, MN Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
04/13/08 Get Your Rear in Gear Colon Cancer Coalition Run 5K Southdale Center, Edina Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
4/19/08 Wayzata 5k Distance: 5k Location : Wayzata Bay Center for registration State : Minnesota Contact : Carsten Gehring Phone : 763-476-4117 Fax : Website : Email : OctagonJoe@gmail.com Additional Info : Run to benefit Interfaith Outreach. Cost is $15 for advanced registration or $20 for race day registration. Race day registration begins at 8:00 a.m., and this race is open to both runners and walkers.
04/20/08 Earth Day Recycle Run 5K 5K Lake Harriet Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
4/26/08 Get in Gear Distance: 10K, 5K & 2K Location : Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis State : MN Contact : Paulette Odenthal Phone : 612-722-9004 Fax : 612-722-5414 Website : www.getingear10k.com Email : getingear@qwestoffice.net Additional Info : Minnesota's Annual Rite of Spring. Largest 10K in Minnesota. 20th largest 10K in the nation. Come join the 31st annual.
05/03/08 Melpomene 5K 5K St Paul, MN MN Mary Anderson (651) 688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
05/03/08 Menudo 5K and 1 Mile 5K Harriet Island, St. Paul Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
5/4/08 Ham Run Half Marathon and 5k Half Marathon/5k Gunflint Trail, Northeastern Minnesota Minnesota Sue Prom 218-388-2224 218-388-0179 http://www.hamrunhalfmarathon.com info@hamrunhalfmarathon.com
5/10/08 Running with the Rats Distance: 5k Location : Registration will be held @ Broadway Pizza, 2025 W River Rd Minneapolis MN- Race will be along Upper Mississippi River State : Minnesota Contact : Jill Otterson Phone : 612-219-9312 Fax : 952-930-1632 Website : www.tcriverrats.com Email : tcriverrats@hotmail.com Additional Info : Saturday, May 10, 2008 West River Road near Plymouth Avenue, Minneapolis 8:30 a.m. Registration 9:30 a.m. Race Begins 10:00 a.m. Post Race Party at Broadway Pizza with food and drink specials Registration $20 through May 1 $22 through race day ' May 10 Register online at active.com or mail completed form with payment to: Twin Cities River Rats P.O. Box 582163 Minneapolis MN 55458-2163 Race Information Moisture-wicking t-shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered runners. Same day registrants will be issued remaining items on a first come - first served basis. Medals awarded to top finishers View course at: www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=200083
5/17/08 WaterFest 5K Fun Walk/Run Distance: 5K Location : Phalen Lake, St. Paul (north of Phalen Dr. & Wheelock Pkwy.) State : MN Contact : Debbie Meister Phone : 651-647-6816 Fax : 651-792-7951 Website : http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1527458 Email : meisterd@qwest.net Additional Info : Kick-off WaterFest 2008 with a 5K fun walk/run around Lake Phalen. Our large display clock will be visible at the finish, but no times will be kept. Stay after the race to experience free activities ' fishing, Voyageur canoe rides, water related activities, entertainment and lots more. Race fee: $10/individual; $10/family up to 4
5/17/08 Step Forward 5K for TSC 5K Harriet Island, St. Paul Minnesota Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 mary@andersonraces.com mary@andersonraces.com
05/17/08 Peace Foundation GO! 5K 5K North Commons Park, Minneapolis Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
05/24/2008 621 Foundation Run 5K and Kid's Runs Distance: 5K Location : Long Lake regional Park State : Minnesota Contact : Mary Anderson Phone : (651) 688-9143 Fax : Website : Mary@andersonraces.com Email : Mary@andersonraces.com Additional Info : First race starts at 1:00p.m. Free T-Shirts to the 1st 350 registered
06/07/08 Lymphoma Research Foundation Lymphomathon 5K Walk 5K Beach House Parking Lot-Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN MN Mary Anderson (651) 688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
06/08/08 Dakota Communities Walk on the Wild Side 5K Como Park, St Paul, MN Minneapolis Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
6/14/08 Miles for Mia Distance: 5K & 10K Location : Frontenac State Park State : MN Contact : Kelly Phone : 952-201-1757 Fax : Website : http://miles4mia.weebly.com Email : kellydesignz@yahoo.com Additional Info : Run to fundraise money for Mia! Support our 5 year old girl who just went through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. Run for a worthy cause and help raise money for the medical expenses!
6/14/08 88 & Beyond Fund Run Distance: 5k 10k Location : Dixie High School 350 E. 700 South Contact : Stephanie Martin  Phone : 218-256-8765 Fax : Website : http://www.paulbunyan.net/users/msljgm/ Email : msljgm@yahoo.com Additional Info : Run/Walk will start at 6:30 am. Registration and Bib pick-up will be 5:45- 6:30 am. A shuttle will take 5k participants to 5k start line at 6:20 am. Run will be from Dixie High School to Pine View High School, and shuttle will return runners to Dixie High School after the run is over. Cost is $15 before May 31, and $18 afterwards.
6/14/2008 Sour Grapes Half and Half Marathon 13.1 Mile; 6.2Mile - KId's 1 Mile and 1/2 Mile Northland Arboretum in Brainerd MN Jeanne Larson 218-838-2552 http://members.fortunecity.com/larsbob/sg_home/default.htm sourgrapes.half@yahoo.com Is it the lure of the deep fried turkey, the beautiful northwoods setting or the "Minnesota Friendly" attitude that sets our race apart from others? Decide for yourself as you plan to attend our seventh annual race in the 540 acres of Greenspace at the Brainerd Arboretum. The half marathon course and 10K race covers the beautiful, but challenging, terrain of wooded trails, flora and fauna. The proceeds from the event will be donated to the Arboretum, a non-profit organization. In the winter, the same course is used by the X-C skiers. All participants will be given a t-shirt, a finisher token, and will be treated to a delicious meal and prizes at the awards ceremony. Bring the family and join in on the fun, food and camaraderie of a great bunch of running enthusiasts. Each year our number of runners/walkers grow as well as our donations. Thanks for making this a great event!!
6/14/08 Surf's Up 5 Mile Run Distance: 5 Miles Location : Worthington (Lake Okabena) State : Minnesota Contact : Greg Wede (Worthington Area YMCA) Phone : (507)376-9432 Fax : Website : Email : Y_Pals@hotmail.com Additional Info : This race is run coresponding with the Worthington Regatta. The course is set around beautiful Lake Okabena in Worthington Minnesota.
6/14/08 Y Pals 5K RegattaWalk Distance: 5 Kilometers Location : Worthington (Lake Okabena) State : Minnesota Contact : Greg Wede (Worthington Area YMCA) Phone : (507)376-6197 Fax : Website : Email : Y_Pals@hotmail.com Additional Info : This event is run coresponding with the Worthington Regatta.
6/14/08 Urban Dare Minneapolis MN Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare!
06/21/08 Notes For Cliff 5K Distance: 5K Location : Pike Island at Fort Snelling State Park State : Minnesota Contact : Mary Anderson Phone : 651-688-9143 Fax : Website : http://mary@andersonraces.com Email : http://mary@andersonraces.com Additional Info : Proceeds benefit the Notes For Cliff foundation. Notes For Cliff awards scholarships to deserving students at Minneapolis-area grade schools to help pay for instrument rentals, private lessons or other products and services that can be purchased through Schmitt Music
6/22/08 MN Military Appreciation 5K Run and 2M Walk Distance: 5K & 2mile Location : Metrodome State : Minnnesota Contact : mary@andersonraces,com Phone : (651) 688-9143 Fax : Website : mary@andersonraces,com Email : Additional Info : MN Military Appreciation 5K Run and 2M Walk
6/28/2008 Walk/Run for Child Rights 2008 Distance: 5K Run, 5K Walk Location : Como Lake, Saint Paul State : Minnesota Contact : Krishna Thotakura Phone : 612-424-3576 Fax : Website : http://community.america.cry.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=674 Email : minneapolis@cryamerica.org Additional Info : If life is a race, some children start last. Underprivileged and marginalized, millions of India's children are deprived of their basic human rights ' to food, water, shelter, healthcare and education. The CRY Walk is an event that is organized in multiple cities across the US, (10 cities in 2008) and is one of our efforts to bring together people from all walks of life who want to be part of a movement to ensure that underprivileged children attain their right to a healthy childhood. 5K Race Start time 8:30 AM. Walk Start time 9:30 AM. Onsite registration and packet pickup from 7:30 AM. USATF Certified 5k course. Attractive t-shirt for all participants. We will have lots of pictures on our website after the event. A variety of snacks and refreshing drinks will be provided. Sign-up for this event online via active.com (http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1571858) or download a registration form from our website(http://community.america.cry.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=674) and mail it in along with your payment.

 

7/7/08 Fergus Falls YMCA & Lake Region Hospital Half/5K/1mile run/walk Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile run/walk Fergus Falls MN Tim Jensen 218 739-4489 http://fergusfallsymca.org/pages/index.php?p_id=164 timffymca@prtel.com
07/12/08 Mille Lacs Fun Run Distance: 5K, 10K, 1 mile Location : Isle State : MN Contact : Genal Heinsen Phone : 612-369-2444 Fax : 320-676-8829 Website : Email : millelacsfunrun@hotmail.com Additional Info : Scenic run along lake Mille Lacs.
07/26/08 Miles for the Monument Distance: 5K & 10K Location : Pipestone State : Minnesota Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : http://www.allsportcentral.com/EventInfo.cfm?EventID=17844 Email : Additional Info : Join the Friends on a 10km, 5km run or 1 mile walk highlighting the Pipestone National Monument. 4 x $100 cash prizes to the first male and female 5K and 10K finishers. Free, high-quality t-shirt for every participant.
7/27/2008 Hoot Lake Tri Fergus Falls YMCA 1/4 swim 15.7 bike 3.3 run Fergus Falls-Hoot Lake Public Access MN Tim Jensen 218-739-4489 218-739-5403 www.fergusfallsymca.org timffymca@prtel.com This is our 3rd year and we expect it to be better than ever. With over 300 paid participants in 2007 and tons of fans it certainly is an all family event. The event is timed by ChampionChip timing. Each paid entrant receives one of a kind dry fit event shirt and a chance at several great door prizes with the GRAND PRIZE give away being a $2,000 bike that is given away by one of our sponsors ISLAND PARK CYCLES. The top 3 in each age division male and female will medal. The top overall Male and Female will trophy as well. On site will be music, inflatable jumping room for the kids, massage therapist, refreshments, physical therapist etc. You can register for this event at www.active.com . We look forward to seeing you there!
07/27/08 Race for Oromia 5K & 10K 5K & 10K Thomas Beach-3751 West Calhoun Parkway, Lake Calhoun MN Mary Anderson (651) 688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
08/02/08 Encore Wind Ensemble 5K 5K Lake Harriet MN Mary Anderson (651) 688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
8/10/08 Lauren's Run for a Reason Distance: 5k Fun Run/2K Family Walk Location : Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove State : MN Contact : Sheila Trymucha Phone : 763-757-8841 Fax : Website : www.laurentrymucha.com Email : strymucha@yahoo.com Additional Info : Lauren was a happy, energetic, perfectly healthy young girl. On December 22, 2007, she went down for a nap and never woke up. The cause of her tragic death remains unknown to this day. Lauren was more than a year old when she passed away, so her passing is not considered Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Instead it belongs to a lesser-known category, Sudden Unexplained Death in Children (SUDC), which describes the death of healthy children between the ages of one and eleven. Since SUDC is so new, few resources exist to explore possible causes and steps for its prevention. Lauren's parents are sponsoring the first-annual Lauren's Run For a Reason, this year, a benefit for the SUDC Program to be held in memory of their daughter. The benefit will feature a 5K fun run 10:00am, and a 2K family walk 10:15am at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Registration begins at 8:30am. Cost of the event is $20 preregistered and $25 day of event. Food, drinks, t-shirts, and race bags are included in the cost of the event. The funds raised will be put to excellent use through research and awareness of SUDC. **Registration information and form will be available on www.laurentrymucha.com on May 1, 2008**
August 22-23 MyoMed Ragnar Great River Relay Distance: 198 miles Location : La Crosse, WI to Minneapolis, MN State : Contact : Dominique Meier Phone : 801.295.5536 Fax : Website : http://www.ragnarrelay.com/greatriver/index.php Email : dominique@ragnarrelay.com Additional Info : Think of it as a 198-mile party with 12 best friends. Teams of 12 will run along the world-famous Mississippi River as they rock out to live bands, enjoy the wacky participant costumes, and make life-long friends with teammates and competitors. The party follows the Great River Road starting in La Crosse, Wisconsin and ends in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
08/22/08 Ragnar Relay (LaCrosse, WI to Minneapolis, MN) 207 Mile Relay Race LaCrosse, WI to Minneapolis, MN Minnesota Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
8/23/08 Rochester Half Marathon and 5K Distance: 13.1 miles and 3.1 miles Location : Rochester, MN in front of the Holiday Inn downtown State : Mn Contact : KC Reed Phone : 507-282-5228 Fax : Website : www.rochestertrackclub.com Email : kcreed74@charter.net Additional Info : This is on an out and back course with many amenities offered on the course as well as at the finish line. The race runs along the Bear Creek and Zumbro River.
8/23/08 Life Time Fitness Torchlight 5k Distance: 5k Location : Minneapolis - Basilica of St Marys State : MN Contact : Bryan Sanborn Phone : 952-229-7359 Fax : Website : http://www.lifetimefitness.com/events Email : bsanborn@lifetimefitness.com
08/23/08 Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial Run 5K Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve Minnesota Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
9/6/08 Lake Wobegon Regional Trail Ride for the Kids Distance: 36.1 miles Location : Lake Wobegon Trail, St. Joseph State : Minnesota Contact : Mary Barthel Phone : 320-650-1641 Fax : 320-650-1528 Website : http://www.lakewobegonride.us Email : mbarthel@gw.stcdio.org Additional Info : This event is a charity ride that benefits Catholic Charities St. Cloud Children's Home and local participating faith communities.
9/6/08 Trezona Trail Run Distance: 4 miles Location : Ely, Minnesota State : Minnesota Contact : Meg Heiman Phone : 218.365.7082 Fax : Website : Email : m.heiman@vcc.edu Additional Info : This event is a fundraiser for the Ely Track Club.
9/6/08 3rd Annual Regional Trail Ride for the Kids Distance: 36.1 miles Location : Lake Wobegon Trail, St. Joseph State : Minnesota Contact : Mary Barthel Phone : 320-650-1641 Fax : 320-650-1528 Website : http://www.lakewobegonride.us Email : mbarthel@gw.stcdio.org Additional Info : A charity ride that benefits Catholic Charities St. Cloud Children's Home and local participating faith communities.
9/6/08 Jesse James Bike Tour Distance: 10, 30, 45, 60, or 100 miles Location : Northfield Middle School (start); most routes traverse the beautiful Sogn Valley. State : Minnesota Contact : Neil Lutsky Phone : 507 581-6113 Fax : Website : http://www.jjbiketour.org Email : nlutsky@charter.net Additional Info : The Jesse James Bike Tour is Minnesota's end of summer distance ride. Held in conjunction with Northfield's Defeat of Jesse James Days, the Jesse James Bike Tour offers a 10-mile family ride featuring the Catch the James-Younger Gang game for children, and distance rides through the pristine Sogn Valley for road cyclists. One of Minnesota's most beautiful and popular biking events. Proceeds from the Jesse James Bike Tour, which is sponsored by the Northfield Rotary Club, benefit the development of the Mill Towns Trail and Northfield's Safe Routes to School initiative for children walking and biking to school.
09/13/08 TC Lung Run/Walk 5K Lake Calhoun Minnesota Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
09/14/08 Harmon Farms 10 Miler Trail Run 10 Miles Inver Grove Heights Minnesota Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
09/20/08 Bolder Dash 5K, 10K 5K, 10K Lake Nokomis Minnesota Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
09/20/08 MN Military Appreciation 5K Run and 2M Walk 5K Run and 2M Walk Metrodome Minnesota Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
09/21/2008 The Dream Mile Distance: 5K Run and Walk, 10K Run Location : Lake Phalen, Saint Paul State : Minnesota Contact : Ashish Gaikwad Phone : Fax : Website : www.thedreammile.org Email : walk@minnesota.vibha.org Additional Info : VIBHA is a USA based non-profit organization which works for underprivileged children in India and USA.
9/21/08 Woodtick 12k Distance: 12k Location : Grand Rapids State : MN Contact : John Jokela Phone : 218/327-8759 Fax : Website : http://www.ymcaitasca.org/index_files/Page394.htm Email : jrjo.jrjo@yahoo.com Additional Info : The Woodtick 12K will be run on a USATF certified course using the scenic Itasca/Mesabi Bike Trail. It is a great fall run for runners of all abilities.
09/21/08 Rally for the Valley 5K and Kid's Run 5K Fort Snelling State Park Minnesota Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
9/27/08 The Great Urban Race Twin Cities Varies Visit www.greaturbanrace.com for details Minnesota Joe - info@greaturbanrace.com 800.487.6817 www.greaturbanrace.com info@greaturbanrace.com The Great Urban Race is a one-of-a-kind urban adventure. Teams of two solve clues and complete challenges while navigating through the city and using public transit. It's a scavenger hunt, road race, and wandering party - all rolled into one heck of a fun day! All this, and a $10,000 Grand Prize at the Championships in Las Vegas!
09/27/08 PACE 5K 5K Lake Nokomis Minnesota Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
10/25/08 Team Ortho Monster Dash 5K and Half Marathon 5K & Half Marathon Lake Harriet MN Mary Anderson (651) 688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com
11/15/08 Chaska Turkey Trot 5K Chaska High School MN Mary Anderson (651) 688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com

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