Race Calendar
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January 2022
Smores 5k
Flat and fast route on paved trail along White Bear lake. Race starts at West Park in White Bear Lake. Fire pits on the beach ready for participants to roast marshmallows to make their own smores. Great event for kids of all ages. All finishers receive a molded finisher medal. Shirt option as well.
Find out more »February 2022
Half Fast Half
Half marathon, 6.55 or 5k options. Two loop half marathon in Vadnais Heights. Some rolling hills running through neighborhoods. Race starts and finishes at the Vadnais Heights Elementary School. Pancake feed in the school auditorium for awards ceremony. 5 year age groups, 3 deep. All finishers receive a custom molded finisher medal. Shirt option available.
Find out more »March 2022
Shake Your Shamrock
5k and 7k on the paved trails surrounding the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes. Awards ceremony follows the race at Kelly's Korner Bar in Centerville. 5 year age groups, three deep. All abilities welcome. All athletes receive a custom molded finisher medal. Shirt option available.
Find out more »April 2022
Campwannarun
Half marathon, 7 mile and 5k options. Run around beautiful Bald Eagle Lake in White Bear Lake MN. Running on shoulders through neighborhoods surrounding the lake. Half marathon also includes a bit of rural running. No a lot of elevation, but a gorgeous route. 5 year age groups, three deep for awards. All participants receive a custom molded finisher medal. Shirt is optional for an additional fee. Pancake feed in the park following the race. All abilities welcome.
Find out more »May 2022
May Day 5K
Come celebrate spring with this 5k on a flat and fast course on the paved running path along White Bear Lake. In sticking with the May Day theme, participants will receive a flower lei, a custom molded finisher medal and shirts are optional for an additional fee.
Find out more »Cinco Du Mayo
Start your 2022 multisport season with an early duathlon to test your fitness level. This challenging course covers the rolling hills surrounding beautiful Square Lake in Stillwater. 5k run, 18.5 mile bike, 5k run. Relay option for teams and Reverse Du option 18,5 mile bike, 5k run, 18.5 mile bike. Finish in the park and enjoy chicken or beef tacos from a local favorite taco shop in honor of Cinco. All participants receive a custom molded finisher medal. 5 year…
Find out more »Spring Classic Duathlon
Start your 2022 multisport season with one of Minnesota's oldest duathlons. Located in Lake Elmo Park Reserve this duathlon has a short and long course option. Short course is a 3 mile run, 14 mile bike and 2.5 mile bike. The long course is a 3 mile run, 26 mile bike, 2.5 mile run. Reverse Du option also available - 14 mile bike, 2.5 mile run and 14 mile bike. Do this race as an individual or sign up a…
Find out more »June 2022
Manitou Triathlon
Sprint and Olympic distance triathlon on White Bear Lake. Close to either the St Paul or Minneapolis metro. Sprint - .5 mile swim, 13.8 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. Olympic - 1 mile swim, 27 mile bike, 6.2 mile run. Aqua bike option for both distances excludes the run. Relay teams are encouraged to sign up. The swim takes place in White Bear lake, the bike is on the scenic rolling roads of horse country in White Bear Lake and…
Find out more »July 2022
Turtleman Triathlon
Minnesota's oldest triathlon takes place in the northern suburb of Shoreview at Turtle Lake Park. The sprint distance is a .5 mile swim, 12.5 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. The Olympic distance is a 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike and 6.2 mile run on a paved trail. Perfect for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Aqua bike option for both distances excludes the run. Relay teams encouraged for all distances. The swim is in a pristine lake, the bike…
Find out more »August 2022
My First Tri
The only race of its kind in Minnesota exclusively for first time triathletes. This is a super sprint featuring a 400 yard swim, 10 mile bike (almost entirely within the park on paved trails) and a 2 mile run on paved trails. Lots of support on course and in transition from experienced triathletes. Free training sessions leading up to the race for those who are registered for swim with a Master's Swim Coach, Q and A sessions, brick workouts to…
Find out more »September 2022
Square Lake 70.3
Mid distance triathlon in one of Minnesota's most revered triathlon training areas. 1.2 mile swim in the clear spring fed waters of Square Lake. Challenging 56 mile two loop bike course through the horse country hills of Stillwater and Marine on St Croix. Run the shaded out and back course with aid stations featuring electrolytes and Hammer nutrition every 1.5 miles. Aqua bike option (skip the run) and relay team options also available. Finish at the beach with a barbecue…
Find out more »Square Lake Sprint
Set in the much loved triathlon training grounds of Square Lake in Stillwater MN, this culminates a weekend of triathlon. Swim in the crystal clear spring fed waters of Square lake .5 miles, ride 18.5 miles of the rolling hills surrounding the lake and finish with a 3.1 mile out and back run just outside the park. Barbecue follows the race. Aqua bike option (skip the run) and relay team options also available. Awards for 5 year age groups, 3…
Find out more »One Last Tri
The final triathlon of the season in Minnesota takes place in White Bear Lake, just a short drive out of the twin cities metro area. Race options include a sprint - 400 yard swim, 13.6 mile bike, 3.1 mile run; Olympic - 800 yard swim, 27 mile bike, 6.2 mile run; Aqua Sprint - 400 yard swim, 13.6 mile bike; Aqua Olympic - 800 yard swim, 27 mile bike. Relay teams options also available. Great race for all abilities. Run…
Find out more »October 2022
Fall Classic Duathlon
The final multisport event of the season for Minnesota. Minnesota's oldest and longest running duathlon takes place in beautiful Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Take in the changing colors as you run the paved trails within the park and bike the rolling picturesque hills of Lake Elmo. 3 mile run, 14 mile bike, 2.5 mile run. Reverse Du option available - 14 mile bike, 2.5 mile run, 14 mile bike. Aqua bike option skips the run. Relay teams welcome. 5 year…
Find out more »The Great Pumpkin Chase Trail Run
10K, 5k and Fun Run options running the rustic trails of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Traverse the hills on this challenging and beautiful course and check out the changing fall colors. Dogs are welcome to run with you. Double up option allows your to run the 10k first and follow up with the 5k. All abilities welcome. Pancake feed and bon fire follows the race at the Nordic Center. All participants receive a custom molded finisher medal. Shirt option available…
Find out more »Scare in White Bear
5k and kids fun run run in the dark on a torch lit course on the paved path along White Bear lake. Check out all the fantastic ghoulish decorations. Finisher photo booth in a Halloween theme with a professional photographer to snap all of the costumed athletes. Fire pits on the beach for the weanie roast. Kids can start trick or treating with the games on the beach. All abilities and dogs welcome. Dog costume contest. This is a fun…
Find out more »November 2022
Fast Before the Feast
Annual Thanksgiving Day race with a portion of the proceeds going to local food shelves. 5k and 10k options as well as a kids fun run. 5k is on the paved trail that runs along White Bear lake and is an out and back. The 10k will use the 5k course but will also run the quiet neighborhood streets of downtown White Bear Lake before returning to the path. In the 19 years we have hosted this race, we have…
Find out more »December 2022
Jingle Bear 5k and Fun Run
Get into the sprit of the holidays by running with bells on your shoes (provided with your race registration). 5k on the paved trail along White Bear lake. Kids get to run with Santa and the Grinch. Awards at the VFW following the race. 5 year age groups, three deep. All participants receive a custom molded finisher medal. Shirts are available for an additional charge.
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