Bikes, families, friends, orchards, great roads, and warm apple pie! Join in this family friendly ride over the hills and along the roads surrounding the Coulee’s and Valleys around the "Garden of Eden". Held in conjunction with the Apple Affair Celebration, this long standing event gives all bike enthusiasts a chance to finish out their biking season! Plenty of route options (and great rest stops) to choose from allows for the perfect ride for any age and any ability! Youth 13 & under FREE!

The St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization is holding its 14th Annual Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 7 at 9:00am starting in Boom Island Park (700 Sibley St NE, Mpls).

The 5th Annual NAMI Fall Classic 5K Walk/Run for Mental Illness Advocacy will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at the former Lafayette Municipal Golf Course, 800 Golfview Road, Lafayette. Check-in and registration is 12:00-1:15 p.m., and the race starts at 1:30 p.m. Awards will be presented around 3:00 p.m. The entry fee is $20 per person (pre-registered) and $25 for on-site registration the day of the event. Children ages 10 and under can participate for free. Proceeds benefit NAMI West Central Indiana and NAMI on Campus Purdue. For more information, call 765-423-6939 or visit the race registration site at https://www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/nami-fall-classic-5k-walkrun-for-mental-illness-advocacy.

BT5K Twin Cities is part of the American Brain Tumor Association’s (ABTA) signature Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K series. Currently, more than 700,000 people in the U.S. are living with a brain tumor diagnosis. Your support allows the ABTA to fund desperately needed brain tumor research, patient programs and support services. Register today! For more information, please visit http://www.andersonraces.com/new-events/2017/10/14/bt-5k-break-through-for-brain-tumors

KIDS FUN RUN – 8:45 AM START TIME The Kids Fun Run is a great opportunity for children to join in the fun. The kids will run down the block and back approximately 1/2 mile starting at the official start. Parents are welcome to run with their son or daughter. Participants receive a medal & tee shirt. HALF MARATHON & 2 PERSON RELAY – 9:00 AM START TIME This race is chip timed and USATF certified. Our Half Marathon starts at Court Square Park. It follows around the block and through Belle Plaine’s beautiful downtownbefore heading north across the Minnesota River. Our volunteers will be there to cheer you on! The course then takes you along Minnesota’s Scenic Byway with rolling hills, eagle sightings and stunning countryside views. Half marathoners will then run back through the historic Avenue of the Trees towards Blakely, home of U4ic Brewing Company. Then a gradual climb takes you back to the finish line. Make sure to pay attention to the water stops throughout the course. Local clubs compete for the best stop and runners vote at the end of the race. We give over $600.00 in prizes to the winners. The course will have volunteers, Hamm Radio operators, and members of the Belle Plaine Police Departments, as well as some directional arrows to help guide runners through the race route. Be sure to pay attention to all course signs. Participants receive a medal, tee shirt & a drink token. 5K RUN – 9:20 AM This race is chip timed and USATF certified. Our 5K begins at Court Square Park and leads you on a fun route through Belle Plaine. It is lined with our very best volunteers who will cheer you on with all they have! Participants receive a tee shirt. WALK-UP REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP Available4 – 7:00 PM 10/13/17 at Oakcrest Elementary School, 1101 W Commerce Dr Belle Plaine. Be sure to come hungry as our High School Cross Country team will be offering a spaghetti dinner! Check in race day begins at 7:00 AM at Court Square Park. AWARDS & PRIZES Please stick around for our Awards Ceremony and Prize Drawing at 11:15 AM. Must be present to win prizes. You won’t want to miss this! To register, please visit http://www.andersonraces.com/new-events/2017/10/14/scenic-byways-half-marathon-and-5k

When you register for the Unleash the SHE, you make a difference for the hundreds of Minnesota women and families impacted by ovarian cancer. There is no test for ovarian cancer, the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers. This year alone, more than 400 Minnesota women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which is all too often diagnosed at a late stage. The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance funds crucial research and provides support and resources for women all across Minnesota, including a chapter in the Rochester area. We encourage you to start a fundraising page to support MOCA even more. Visit MOCA's blog at http://blog.mnovarian.org/why-i-run-against-ovarian-cancer/. Make sure to stick around after the race for all of the fun door prizes. You must be present to win. Door Prizes will be given out after the awards ceremony for the 10K. This is an all-women's event, we encourage men to attend to cheer on the ladies and volunteer. If you would like to volunteer please contact info@finalstretch.com. Men are also encouraged to sponsor a woman running in this event.

One of the best orchard runs in the midwest. Run through the pumpkin patches, strawberry fields and apple orchards.

The 12th annual Pumpkin Run & Walk 5K race is northern Minnesota's largest and favorite Halloween-themed running race. The annual Pumpkin Run & Walk is an exciting and festive event that is open to all interested runners and walkers. Held each year in late October, the event has grown to over 400 official participants and many more spectators. Featuring an accurate, excellent course, the Pumpkin Run welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes or wear orange clothing to celebrate the theme of the race. Age group performance awards and prizes for the best costumes are handed out after the race. We have indoor facilities and warm gathering areas before and after the race, healthy refreshments, free parking on campus, and door prizes. From responses on post-race runners’ surveys, the Pumpkin Run has a reputation for great atmosphere, quality organization, and being a good value. Timing and race results are through the race experts at Gopher State Events, visit www.gopherstateevents.com for more information. We use chip timing at the Pumpkin Run & Walk. No strollers, roller skates, skateboards, baby joggers, bicycles or pets are allowed on the race course.

5K, 10K and Kids dracuala Dash. Awesome Trail Runs

Kid race at 9am, adult race at 9:30am (arrive at least 30 mins. prior to check-in) Cost of run: $40 for adults $15 for youth (18 and under) $100 cap for families 5K path is on the beautiful Gateway Trail. Prize drawing and costume contest following race including tickets to Fright Farm Haunted House.