Meraki is a Greek word which means “to do something with passion, with absolute devotion, with undivided attention”. There are many answers to why our participants participate in our events, but they all can agree on the fact, when they are running/walking the trails, they are doing so with passion, devotion, and undivided attention. The Meraki Trail Run is 4.5, 9.0, or 13.5 miles of immersion in the experience of trail running in the spring. Bullfrogs and songbirds will be your soundtrack. Muskrats, deer, forest, and wildflowers will be your backdrop. The new spring grass will give you the bounce in your step to complete your chosen distance (or perhaps more)!

Certified Half Marathon, 11K and 5K courses around beautiful Bald Eagle Lake. Gorgeous course. A portion of the proceeds go to send kids to camp.

Your Race. Your Pace. Your Mile. The Grand Blue Mile was created by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Drake Relays to encourage healthy habits and empower positive change. Held annually since 2010, the Grand Blue Mile has hosted more than 30,000 participants from 31 states, six countries, and four continents. The annual event brings friends and families together to celebrate wellness through a one-mile street run in Downtown Des Moines suited for all ages and abilities. From competitive to recreational, there’s something for everyone at the Grand Blue Mile.

Come run or walk with us to raise funds for Anoka County 4-H! Funds will support healthy living programs, community service projects and scholarships for youth. This event is for everyone, runners, walkers, etc. Invite family, friends and co-workers for a fun-filled morning to help support 4-H youth programming in Anoka County. Medals and/or prizes awarded to top finishers. Random prize drawings for all participants except those 10 & under who will receive medals & goodie bags. Register by March 27 for lowest registration fee. Registrations must be received by April 12 to guarantee a t-shirt. Packet pick up on April 25, 8 am-4:30 pm, April 26, 8 am-7 pm, or on race day starting at 8 am. Register 4 participants and get the 5th one of equal or lesser value free (available with mail or drop off only). Race day registration from 7:30-8:30 am onsite (cash or checks only).

3K canoe/kayak/stand-up paddleboard course on beautiful Boulder Lake across to historic Camp Manito-wish YMCA. Biking from the camp for 22K along rustic roads around Boulder Junction returning to the camp. Running the 6K on beautiful roads and trails in the woods of Boulder Junction ending at the Boulder Junction Community Center. Triathlon begins at 9am, cook-out & music from 11am-3pm at the Community Center with awards ceremony at 1:30pm. Contact: Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce, (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct.org

June 12th Fairmont Triathlon Youth Event June 13th Fairmont Triathlon

Great first timer triathlon or an awesome way to kick off your 2020 triathlon season. Time trial start for the swim means you go in one at a time – no getting kicked in the face! Nice short bike course followed by a run within the park on paved trails. Aqua bike option features same swim and bike but skips the run. Barbecue follows the race.

Somers' We the People Parade Mile Taking place prior to the start of the Somers' 4th of July parade, this unique event will let you test your speed while you are cheered on by hundreds of parade spectators! After you run, plan on staying to watch the parade and celebrate the Village of Somers Heroes. There is a free Ice Cream Social after the parade at Somers Elementary School and the Somers Fire Department will be selling food during the parade. Awards will start at 2:00 at Somers Memorial Park (7511 12th Street)in the VFW Pavilion located behind the Village/Town Hall. Cash prizes will be awarded to the overall winner, male and female in the open and masters division. Age group awards will follow. RUN AS A TEAM THIS YEAR! Somer's One Mile Team Championship Cup Prove once and for all that your running group is not only the best but the fastest in town. Team Guidelines: Teams will consist of 4 members Teams must include at least one female Scoring will be by overall placement in the event* Registration is by teamand is only $45 for all four members *The finishing position for all of the team members will be added together and the winning team will have the lowest overall total score. (e.g. Your team members finish in 3rd, 14th, 20th, and 27th, respectively. Your team score is 3+14+20+27=64.) Individual and Team Event Details: The race will start at 1:25 p.m. Runners not across the finish line in 15 minutes (1:40 p.m.) will be swept from the course. The racecourse is a straight mile starting at the intersection of H and E and ending at the intersection of EA and E. The race will be limited to 150 people. Sign up early. Online registration will close on Friday at 10:00 a.m. If spots are available,same-daysign up will be available at packet pick up. Same day sign up will be $15.00 Packet pick up will be at the Somers Fire Station (7511 12th St.) starting at 12:15. Parking will be limited. Some parking will be available at Shoreland High School and Somers Elementary School and the surrounding area. Please note that roads will be closed at 12:30 p.m. to stage for the parade.

The Hilloopy 100+ Relay, gives you the thrill of the long distance relay while you create memories with your entire team. It IS the SUMMER RUNNING TAILGATE PARTY of the Midwest! If you ever have experienced a 100 mile point to point relay, you know that they can be fun, but at times, a logistical hassle. You create a team and look forward to spending time with them, but you really don’t. Separate vans. Rarely talking. Completely different schedules. What is the fun in that? Taking place on the Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course on the campus of UW-Parkside in Kenosha, WI, this ultra-relay event has each team running 33 laps of the nationally known 5K cross country course. Imagine the fun of running this beautiful nature trail which keeps looping you back to the cheers and support of your teammates and other spectators. With a relay event like this, strategy is the key! Any size team is WELCOME from 2 to 33! Not everyone has to run the same number of loops, but everyone does have to have a great time! All teams will begin at the same time in a thrilling mass start and with each loop you have the option to hand off to a teammate or run another based on your team’s strategy. We track the number of loops for each team, provide loop splits for all 33 loops, and will have continuous live updates on a large screen near the exchange zone. If it is not an athlete’s turn to run, they’ll be hanging out in our exclusive Thrillogy Village. Imagine an exchange zone and start/finish area lined with all the relay teams for hundreds of meters, music keeping the party on the right note, and great food served by the UW Parkside XC and Track teams. You and your teammates will be cheering, chilling, participating in games and other competitive non-running contests all while you are building and strengthening bonds.​ Hil100py+ Features: 100+ mile Looped Relay Teams can range from 2 to 33 runners 20 Hour Limit (for timing) Assigned Team Areas Discounts available for groups with more than three teams entering Run in conjunction with the Hot Hilly Hairy Ultra Solo and Relay Hil100py+ Relay participants will be required to have a headlamp or knuckle lights. Flashlights will not be acceptable.

10K Run, 5K Run/Walk. This race starts at The Boatworks Commons, (4495 Lake Ave S) on beautiful White Bear Lake. The course is flat and fast, 5K runs north along the lake to West Park and then back. The 10K goes south to Cottage Park then North along the lake to Ramsey County Park into the White Bear Lake neighborhood before returning back to Lake Ave, and the Finish at The Boatworks Commons. The registration includes an event T-Shirt. Rotary Volunteers are at the Start/Finish and on the course supporting the runners. All of the proceeds of the race go to the Strive Scholarship Inc Fund which is a 501c(3) tax-exempt, non-profit entity.