Race Calendar
Please check with the race website for up-to-date information and covid-19 protocols.
July 2022
Excelsior Firecracker Run
Enjoy challenging, scenic terrain that includes stunning views of historic downtown Excelsior and Lake Minnetonka as you navigate the 1 Mile, 5K or 10K route. With rest stops, live music and plenty of enthusiastic volunteers along the way, runners can expect a fun-filled Fourth of July morning.
Find out more »August 2022
Live Brave 5K and 1 Mile
The 2nd Annual Live Brave 5K + 1 Mile Run Benefiting Youth Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery Programs 5K - $35 1 Mile - $30 Certified courses. $5 off registration through 5/30 with code earlybird! Race Details Saturday, August 13, 2022 Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125 8:00 am 5K Start 9:00 am 1 Mile Start (Competitive wave) 9:05 am 1 mile Start (Community wave) 9:30 am Kid's 1/2 Mile Fun run Start No Race Day…
Find out more »The Open Door 5k
Join us Saturday August 20th, 2022 for a 5k race, 1 mile fun walk, and 1/2k kids run benefitting The Open Door! Help us fight hunger in Dakota County through our fresh and healthy pantry approach!
Find out more »September 2022
Minnesota Mile
5,280 feet of beauty --- brisk autumn temperatures and breathtaking views combine to make the Minnesota Mile a perfect way to usher in the new season in northeastern Minnesota. The 1-mile course will take you along the scenic Skyline Parkway in Duluth, MN, where you can enjoy spectacular views of Lake Superior, the St. Louis River Bay, and Minnesota’s early fall foliage. Net proceeds from the event go to benefit the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF), the nonprofit arm of Grandma's…
Find out more »Lumberjack Mile & 5K
United Way's annual Lumberjack Mile & 5K returns on its scenic riverside route! Taking place during Grand Rapids Riverfest, participants are invited to dress up in their lumberjack best and run, walk, or jog for a good cause. Runners of all ages and skill levels are welcome - whether you're chasing your personal best or out for a scenic stroll, you'll have a great time wearing flannel, getting active, and playing lumberjack games at the finish line! Register online at…
Find out more »Apple of the Lake Run/Walk
The 9th annual Apple of the Lake 1 Mile & 5K Fun Run will be held on the beautiful streets of downtown Excelsior, through the beautiful LRT, Saturday, September 17th, 2022. You will enjoy the scenic route along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Finish up with Apple Days fall celebration, a weekend of fun and celebration in downtown Excelsior! The Apple of the Lake 1 mile fun run start time is 8 a.m. and the U.S. Bank Apple of the…
Find out more »Loppet Field Day
The Loppet Field Day is a fun-filled day of both competitive and non-competitive events for all ages and abilities. The day will start with a timed 5K trail run/walk and be followed by an untimed 1 mile and 0.5 mile trail run, before concluding with a variety of fun “trail and field” games and challenges.
Find out more »October 2022
Anoka Halloween Gray Ghost 5K Run and 1 Mile Fitness Walk
37th Annual Gray Ghost race in the Halloween Capitol of the World, Anoka, Minnesota. Course follows parade route with thousands of cheering spectators. Chip timed. Long sleeved technical shirts in women's and men's sizes. Costumes are encouraged. Age group and costume category awards.
Find out more »November 2022
Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events
Located at Lake Harriet, the Drumstick Dash has something for the whole family, making it a great Thanksgiving Day tradition. Event includes half mile and mile fun runs, chip timed 10K and 5k (actually 3.14 miles for the Pi Run).
Find out more »November 2023
Election Day USA‚ Exercising Liberty 5k
5k results by USATF divisions; USATF certified 5k course; 1 Mile and 2 Miles optional distances. Start/Finish @ MN State Capitol District memorials area. Lots of added values; easy, free close-by parking. Fabulous online race photos, announcer, Americana music, refreshments, cheers, a pocket size US Constitution & Declaration of Independence, and optional commemorative event shirt. Rudyard Kipling observed, Nations have passed away. They fell because their people were not fit. Learn more at event web site about the Power of…
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