Gare di 10K vicino a Rosemount

La 45esima edizione di questo evento ti porta in un viaggio urbano molto apprezzato, che inizia a Minneapolis e finisce a Saint Paul. Molti lo considerano "il miglior weekend dell'anno" per l'atmosfera di festa e la possibilità unica di correre nel cuore di entrambe le città del Minnesota. Questa corsa, ormai un classico, ogni autunno richiama una grande comunità di runner. Con oltre 10.000 partecipanti, il percorso ti regala un'esperienza unica, snodandosi attraverso i vari paesaggi che collegano Minneapolis a Saint Paul. I runner attraversano strade cittadine e tratti panoramici, vivendo l'energia delle Twin Cities dall'inizio alla fine. La gara si conclude a Saint Paul, regalando una conclusione memorabile a questo appuntamento annuale così atteso.

Spooky Sprint St. Paul offers multiple running distances on Halloween: 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile, and a Kid's Dash for children 10 and under. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon are chip-timed with live results and awards. The 1 mile and Kid's Dash are untimed, providing shorter, less pressured options. The event emphasizes family participation. Participants receive a designer shirt, custom medal, bib, free photos, and finish line treats. Kid's Dash entries include a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specific medal. Youth pricing is available for the 5K and 10K. Children can join the dash for free on race day without receiving swag. A virtual option allows participation from any location while still receiving event gear.

The Mill Towns Race Series begins and ends in Memorial Park in Dundas, Minnesota, offering marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances on an October Sunday. All three races are chip-timed, and the marathon course is certified for Boston Marathon qualification. The event is designed for runners seeking a simple race day: parking, bib pickup, start, finish, food, medals, and pre- and post-race activities are all located within the park. The course is flat and looped, following the Cannon River between Dundas and Northfield through a route bordered by trees. The 10K completes one loop, the half marathon completes two, and the marathon completes four. This means runners traverse the same sections multiple times rather than a point-to-point course. The series is USATF sanctioned, with the marathon and half marathon courses certified as MN24023MAB. Packet pickup is available before race day and on race morning. Shirts are an optional add-on during registration.

Turkey Trails St. Paul is a Thanksgiving-themed running event held at Como Regional Park in St. Paul, Minnesota, offering distances suitable for most participants. Runners can select from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or 1 mile. Younger children have a Kids Dash option for ages 10 and under. The 1 mile and Kids Dash are untimed events. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon utilize chip timing, providing live results and awards. The event is designed to be family-friendly, with youth pricing available for the 5K and 10K. Children can participate in the Kids Dash without charge if they forgo the event merchandise. Most registrations include a custom bib, a designed shirt, and a finisher medal. Participants in the Kids Dash receive a mini bib, a youth shirt, and a medal designed for children. All finishers are provided with complimentary race photos and refreshments at the finish line. A virtual participation option is also available, allowing individuals to run at their own location while still receiving the event's merchandise.

The Candy Cane Course St. Paul is a Christmas-themed running event in St. Paul offering multiple distances: 5K, 10K, 15K, 1 Mile, Kids Dash, and a virtual option. It is designed for families and regular runners alike, featuring youth pricing for the 5K and 10K and an untimed Kids Dash for children age 10 and under. The timed races provide chip timing, live results, and awards. The 1 Mile and Kids Dash are untimed for a relaxed experience. In-person participants receive race items including a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal. The Kids Dash also includes a mini bib and youth-sized shirt. Finish-line treats and complimentary photos enhance the holiday atmosphere. The virtual race allows participation from any location while still receiving event items.

The Reindeer Run Minneapolis takes runners around Lake Harriet during the Christmas season, offering 5K, 10K, and 15K distances, along with a 0.4-mile children's run. This holiday road race incorporates costumes, attracting participants in festive attire, families, walkers in the 5K, and runners aiming for age-group awards. The event has been a fixture in Minnesota running since 1987. The course is set around Lake Harriet, with the longer races beginning before the 5K to accommodate the 15K's 12-minute-per-mile pace requirement. The event embraces the holiday spirit through photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Rudolph, complimentary hot chocolate and coffee provided by the Salvation Army, a race-day kettle for donations, and a toy drive for new, unwrapped gifts. Participants who finish receive a medal, and single-wide strollers are permitted in the 5K only.