Discover trails, entertainment, dining, and local attractions for race weekend.
View the full schedule of race start times and events for race weekend.
Info on packet pick-up, bag drop, maps, parking, awards, safety, and post-race festivities.
Tips, rules, and the best viewing spots to enjoy race weekend events.
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By: Mayo Clinic Health System Everyone’s heard the saying “No pain, no gain,” and, if you’re training for a long-distance race, chances are you’ve...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System You’ve thought about it for years. You’ve dreamed of crossing the finish line. It’s on your bucket list or...
By: Jill Nolta SCHEELS Running Expert Invest in good shoes! Don’t just wear any old pair that you have lying around the house. Don’t...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System One might think that in order to be successful certain running distances and speeds, you would have to limit...
By Zach Erickson, Wellness Director, MS, CSCS Mankato Family YMCA Winter in Minnesota is usually the “off-season” for runners, making it an ideal time...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System It’s that time of year again, when the temperature drops and nicely paved trails or sidewalks turn into obstacle...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System Injuries are something everyone deals with. It doesn’t matter if you are an ultra-marathoner, a novice, or anything in...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System The time has come. Your race is right around the corner and it is time for the final stage...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System Running a full marathon can be intimidating. Training for a half marathon is a great stepping stone for the...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System You have just finished your first marathon! Congratulations, you now have a personal record! A personal record is the...
