The Go Girl Run is back in 2013, ready to make a BIG difference and improve the lives of women! Ultramax Sports could not be more thrilled to bring back Columbia's only all-women's half marathon and 5K Run/Walk event! Plans are underway to make this event even more special than the first. This race was specifically designed to celebrate women, health and fitness, and ultimately support several women-centered charities in the area. Get a group of your girlfriends or even co-workers together and enter the event. The time you spend training, socializing, and eventually racing could be the best time you spend during the year! The Go Girl Run will be a true celebration of friendship and sisterhood! Every detail of this event will be planned with the woman in mind.

This untimed triathlon is designed for the average person. Kayak/Canoe, Bike, Walk/Run.Choose one,two or all three events.www.romepubliclibrary.org

Challenging and picturesque half marathon on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Runner Expo at Monona Terrace, May 24 & 25. Twilight 10K and "Kids Race Around the Capitol" on May 25.

10K Run and 2+ Mile Run/Walk. Early Bird Registration before May 10 guaranteed a goodie bag! Registration $18 by May 10, $20 until race day. Race Day Registration $25. Race day registration & packet pick up is 6:30 to 8:30 AM. Registration also available at Scheels in Mankato. Race Day Registration closes at 8:00 AM. Race start is at 8:30 AM. Course Route is urban in nature and sure to be a challenge. Participants will enjoy the scenic yet challenging Glenwood Ave, then loop through the MSU Campus and back to the start. Water will be provided at the start, 3 mile mark and finish. Awards ceremony at 10:15 AM. Age group awards to top 3 male and female. All participants receive a commemorative T shirt. Beneficiary of this year's event is VINE, Faith in Action.

Welcome to the Athletic Republic Run, celebrating our 7th Anniversary run in 2013. With more hills than traditional runs and the beauty of historic Fergus Falls, this half-marathon is a must for runners seeking a more challenging course. A half-marathon relay (with transportation to & from the hand-off), a 5K, 1-Mile and Combo Race (5K & 1-mile) round out the race line-up, ensuring everyone can participate and contribute to the cause of Cancer Care and Research right here, close to home. Check out the "Run for a Cause Groups" being organized this year - just contact the group organizer to join!

Join hundreds of survivors and caregivers as they walk to raise funds and awareness for the Lymphoma Research Foundation! The Lymphomathon is a non-competitive 5K walk where survivors, family, friends, community and corporate teams walk in honor and in memory of those whose lives have been touched by lymphoma. Funds raised by participants will support the Foundation’s mission of eradicating lymphoma and serving those touched by this disease.

Great early season Multisport event

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Kick off your heels and loafers and grab your running shoes! The Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children’s Theatre will host the Spotlight Run 5K: Workin’ 9 to 5, its third annual, family-friendly run/walk, on Saturday, June 8, at 7:30am, in downtown Waterloo. The race will start at the corner of Mullan Avenue and Commercial Street. The theme of the fundraiser ties into the Playhouse’s summer show, “9 to 5: The Musical,” based on the 1980 Dolly Parton fan-favorite film “9 to 5.” The run/walk is open to all ages with awards given for overall fastest male and female; largest team/group; and the top three runners in these age groups: 11 and under, 12-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Awards will also be given for best “9 to 5”-themed costumes. Cost is $25 for pre-registration and $30 for race day registration, and includes a T-shirt while supplies last. Participants may pre-register online at www.wcpbhct.org. Race packets may be picked up on Friday, June 7, 11am to 7pm at the Walker Building, 224 Commercial Street, in Waterloo. Race day registration and packet-pickup begin at 6:30am also at the Walker Building.

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