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Explore Minnesota Challenge

Statewide Race Series - 2012

Anderson Race Management and Explore Minnesota Tourism have teamed up to bring you a new statewide running series called the "Explore Minnesota Challenge." This series of more than 25 races in four designated areas around the state of Minnesota encourages participation in various running, walking, biking and triathlon events. Explore Minnesota Challenge participants/registrants will get special discounts in the store that day only.

Participants will be awarded a special Explore Minnesota Challenge lapel pin for participation in each of the regions they have finished a race. A special Explore Minnesota Challenge medal will be awarded to those who complete a total of 8 events including one in each of the four designated areas. Participants who register for the series will also receive membership in the Minnesota Distance Running Association and a starter kit.

Registration for the series is open to the first 500 participants. To register for the Explore Minnesota Challenge and for a complete list of qualifying events and participation benefits visit: andersonraces.com.

2012 Explore Minnesota Challenge List of Races

Metro Races

• June 24 - Twin Cities Pride Rainbow Run
• July 28 - Run for Blood 1/4 Marathon and 5K
• September 8 - Bolder Dash Runs
• September 22 - Dave Ryan 5K and 10K for Special Olympics

Greater Minnesota Races

Southern

• June 2 - Livestock 5K - St Peter
• June 23 - Get Your Rear in Gear - Rochester
• July 14 – Madelia Park Days 5K - Madelia
• August 12 – Eco Friendly Tri - Rochester
• Sept 15 - Walk of Hope - Rochester
• Oct. 13 - Scenic Byway Half Marathon and 5K - Belle Plaine
• Oct. 20 - Warrior Waddle - Winona

Central

• August 4 - Hearts Healing Hearts 5K - Sartell
• Sept 15 - Dash for Dads - St Cloud

Northern

• May 26 - Skyline 25K - Duluth
• July 28 - Dr. Nancy English Memorial 5K - Duluth
• September 16 - One Last Tri - Scandia
• Oct 6th - Lupus Walk of Hope - Duluth

*List is subject to change.