Running/Walking Info One Click Away

Visit the websites below for excellent information on local running & walking, injury prevention and racing.

Minneapolis Running Map

The Twin Cities is one of the most runner-friendly areas in the country. An exceptional park and trail system allows runners, walkers and cyclists to easily criss cross the metro area without ever setting foot (or wheel) on a street.

Click here to download our printable Chain of Lakes trail map with mileage and landmarks.

Local Running/Walking Sites
NeedtoRace.com: Great local race registration website
Raceberryjam.com: Local race results and calendar
MDRA.org: Minnesota Distance Running Association
USATF Minnesota: Minnesota's local USATF chapter
Team USA Minnesota: Minneapolis based Olympic development training group
Club Run: Great running club based in Minneapolis
Down The Backstretch:Up to date local running news

Local Races/Events

Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk

Team Ortho: Producer of the Minneapolis Marathon, Minneapolis Duathlon, Polar Dash and Monster Dash

Twin Cities Marathon:
The "most beautiful urban marathon"

Grandma's Marathon

Get Your Rear In Gear 5K: Benefitting the Colon Cancer Coalition
 
Running/Walking Resources
Runner's World.com: Popular Running publication
MarathonGuide.com Pace Caluculator: Calculate per/mile running or walking pace
Strands.com:Running social networking site/online training log.
Letsrun.com:Elite running news and discussion
Dyestat.com: High school track/cross country resource