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2016 Minnesota August Race Urban Wildland

The 2016 August Minnesota Race Calendar

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August will be here before we know it. If you’re not already registered for a race or two, now’s the time to do it. Summer, as you know, is a terrific time to run. Stay hydrated and take full advantage of the extra sun.

For us here at Minneapolis Running HQ, we’re putting the finishing touches on our fall marathon training program. In addition to our free training plan, we have a more in depth option for those who want a bit more help. These will include virtual and in-person training groups, online communities and a training plan for any level. This will be excellent if you’re running TCM, Mankato, or the dozens of other marathons happening between late September and early December.

Featured Races

Here are a few races we’re particularly fond of. They are well organized, fun and we guarantee they have permits approved.

Red, White & Boom! Half marathon, relay and 5k

We just wrote about this race, because it’s awesome. Start your 4th of July celebration with 13.1 (or 6.5, or 3.1) glorious miles through Minneapolis!

Register now for Red, White & Boom!Torchlight 5K

This is an epic Minneapolis summer tradition. Epic run, epic after party. It’s just epic!

Life Time Torchlight 2016Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K

Beautiful course with tons of shade and mostly flat. Go get a PR here!

Urban Wildland Half Marathon 2016Gopher to Badger Half Marathon and 5k

Join the battle for the border and see which of this ‘weasely’ rodents is faster.

Gopher to Badger Half MarathonMankato Marathon

Run the full, relay, half, 10K, 5K, KidsK, Toddler Trot or Diaper Dash. Literally something for everyone.

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It’s one weekend later than normal, but don’t let that stop you from signing up for an event this weekend. Full Marathon, 10 mile, 10k, 5k, and stuff for the kids.

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There are MANY more races in August. Make sure you use the navigation arrows the find one for you!

Nathan Freeburg

Nathan started running when he was 14. 20+ years later, he's still going. When he's not running, he enjoys exploring the city with his son, finding new restaurants with his wife, traveling, or backpacking. He loves dark beer, dark chocolate, and dark coffee.Nathan currently lives in Portland, Oregon, but works in Minneapolis and runs wherever he is. Favorite Minnesota running route is anything that takes him along the Mississippi River. Race Results.Nathan's day job is a Consultant with Leadership Vision in Downtown Minneapolis.

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