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Sports enthusiasts can find plenty of events to participate in or cheer on from the sidelines. Some events are competitive, others just for the fun of it. Depending on your favorite sport, look for walks and runs, marathons and triathlons, bike rides, fishing or golf tournaments and more.
And in the winter, check out ski, snowmobile and sled dog events. Search below for sports events by date and/ or location.
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Summit Avenue Walking Tours
240 Summit Ave, St Paul
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > St Paul
Phone: 651-297-2555Date(s): 5/4/2013-9/29/2013
Hands On Mississippi
Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
Phone: (800) 728-0719Date(s): 5/25/2013, 8/17/2013, 9/21/2013
Paddle Voyageur canoes in the Mississippi River's Urban Wilderness Canoe Area through the heart of the Twin Cities.
Read MoreAwake the Grapes
6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria
Central > Glacial Lakes & Hills > Alexandria
Phone: 320-846-5443Date(s): 5/26/2013
5K & 10K Races through Carlos Creek Vineyards.
Read MoreMed-City Marathon
30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester
Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Rochester
Phone: (507) 254-2703Date(s): 5/25/2013-5/26/2013
Thunder at the Lakes NHRA Drag Race
5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd
Central > Lakes & Links > Brainerd
Phone: 866-444-4455Date(s): 6/1/2013-6/2/2013
Thunder at the Lakes NHRA Divisional Race June 1-2 features some of the top Sportsman drag racers in the country. Ducati superbikes and Slowpokes club racing on the road course.
Read MoreSCCA Harvey West Classic
5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd
Central > Lakes & Links > Brainerd
Phone: 866-444-4455Date(s): 5/24/2013-5/26/2013
The SCCA Harvey West Classic brings national drivers to Brainerd International Raceway Memorial Day weekend during the 5th Annual Street Car Showdown. The Muscle Car Series kicks off on the drag strip and NASCAR K&N Pro Series shares the road course.
Read MoreNASCAR K&N Pro Series
5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd
Central > Lakes & Links > Brainerd
Phone: 866-444-4455Date(s): 5/24/2013-5/26/2013
NASCAR K&N Pro Series competes May 25 on Brainerd International Raceway's Competition Road Course. It shares the track with the SCCA's national-regional Harvey West Classic.
Read MoreWalt Winshowski Memorial Fishing Tournament
Osage
Northwest > Mississippi Headwater Lakes > Osage
Phone: 218-573-2414Date(s): 6/1/2013
Waconia Criterium
201 South Vine Street, Waconia
Metro > West Metro > Waconia
Phone: (651) 704-5480Date(s): 5/27/2013
Come Ride With Me!
2601 County Road 38 NE, Carlos
Central > Glacial Lakes & Hills > Carlos
Phone: (866) 857-2757Date(s): 6/1/2013, 7/6/2013, 8/3/2013, 9/7/2013
WWE Event
9651 Business Highway 371, Brainerd
Central > Lakes & Links > Brainerd
Phone: 218-828-1545Date(s): 5/25/2013-5/26/2013
A 1/3 mile oval dirt race track complete with 31 enclosed suites, seating for 7000 and one of the most professional dirt tracks around. Kids win every race night at NCS.
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekend Bike Ride
321 Division St. , Northfield
Southern > Southern Lakes > Northfield
Phone: 800-658-2548Date(s): 5/25/2013
Blue Mounds State Park Fun Walk
1410 161st St., Luverne
Southern > Prairie Land > Luverne
Phone: 612-529-0552Date(s): 5/25/2013
NorthStar Trail Travelers (NSTT) sponsors Volksmarch (folkswalk) events in Minnesota State Parks which are non-competitive fun walking and snowshoe events for people of all ages where everyone's a winner.
Read MoreMemorial Day/Law Day 5K Run
Willmar
Central > Central Lakes > Willmar
Phone: (320) 222-9622Date(s): 5/25/2013
Tune-Up and Shape-Up
2601 County Road 38 NE, Carlos
Central > Glacial Lakes & Hills > Carlos
Phone: (866) 857-2757Date(s): 5/25/2013
Tour de Pepin
Lake City
Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Lake City
Phone: 800-369-4123Date(s): 6/1/2013
Tour de Pepin
Read MoreMcGregor Area Lakes Fishing Tournament
and Lake Minnewawa, McGregor
Central > Lakes & Links > McGregor
Phone: 877-768-3692Date(s): 6/1/2013, 6/7/2014
Lymphomathon
5001 Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
Phone: 612-968-3757Date(s): 6/1/2013
5th Annual Street Car Showdown
5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd
Central > Lakes & Links > Brainerd
Phone: 866-444-4455Date(s): 5/24/2013-5/26/2013
The 5th Annual Street Car Showdown is May 24-26 at Brainerd International Raceway, featuring the Muscle Car Series drag racing, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and the SCCA Harvey West Classic.
Read MoreSnowmobile Water-Cross
Moose Lake
Northeast > River Country > Moose Lake
Phone: 800-635-3680Date(s): 6/1/2013-6/2/2013
Blue Mounds State Park Fun Walk 2
1410 161st St., Luverne
Southern > Prairie Land > Luverne
Phone: 612-529-0552Date(s): 5/26/2013
NorthStar Trail Travelers (NSTT) sponsors Volksmarch (folkswalk) events in Minnesota State Parks which are non-competitive fun walking and snowshoe events for people of all ages where everyone's a winner.
Read MoreHalf Marathon and 5k/1 Mile Run/Walk
Fergus Falls
Central > Glacial Lakes & Hills > Fergus Falls
Phone: 218-736-8451Date(s): 6/1/2013
Leech Lake Walleye Tournament
Walker
Northwest > Mississippi Headwater Lakes > Walker
Phone: 800-833-1118Date(s): 6/1/2013-6/2/2013
Tour de Cure - ride
Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
Phone: 651-688-9143Date(s): 6/1/2013
Tour de Cure is more than just a ride; it's an experience. We’re changing the pace of diabetes and we’re having a blast while we do it. Come see why our motto is: Ride. Party. Stop Diabetes.
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