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 Winter can be challenging for people who enjoy exercising outside. Dark mornings are followed by even darker evenings, and...
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By: Mayo Clinic Health System Proper taper to maximize your potential The taper is an essential aspect of training that many new runners need...
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By: Mayo Clinic Health System Typically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don’t overlook...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System You step off a sidewalk curb, land wrong while running or stumble on uneven ground. Your ankle pops, twists...
