Explore Minnesota Challenge 2012 Presented by Anderson Race Management

Date

Start: Sunday, January 1, 2012 @ 11:59 PM
End: Saturday, December 1, 2012 @ 11:59 PM

Address

State of Minnesota
Minnesota, MN

Fees

$50

Brief Description

Explore Minnesota and Anderson Race Mgmt have teamed up to bring you this exciting challenge to participate in various runs, walks, biking and triathlon events throughout Minnesota in 2012.

General Information

Tour the State of Minnesota by participating in different running, walking, biking or triathlons throughout 2012. You will be awarded a commemorative lapel pin for each of the regions you participate in. You must compete in a minimum of 8 events (minimim of 1 per region) to earn the commemorative State of Minnesota Medal.

What is Included?

-One Year Membership to Minnesota Distance Running Assoc
-Commemorative Drawstring Backpack
-Commemorative Lapel Pin (1 per person per region) for each of the 4 regions.
-EM Challenge Winter Hat
-Commemorative Lanyard
-EM Challenge Finisher's Shirt
-State of Minnesota Medal upon completion of an event in all 4 regions.
-Special discounts at various stores throughout the year.
-Special Drawings for Hotel, Store and Race Entries throughout 2012.

Individual Race Information

You must sign up for each race in addition to the series registration. Individual race information can be found on http://www.andersonraces.com/events/index.php. A special Explore Minnesota Challenge Designation will be listed next to qualifying events.

Qualifying Events in the Metro Area:

January 28-Securian Winter Run
April 22-Minneapolis Recycle Run
May 20-Get Your Rear in Gear
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

Qualifying Events in Greater Minnsota:

March 24-Return of the Robin-Rochester
June 23-Get Your Rear in Gear-Rochester
Sept 15-Walk of Hope-Rochester
Sept 15-Dash for Dads-St Cloud
Oct 6th-Walk of Hope-Duluth
An up to date list is posted on www.andersonraces.com

Starter Kit Pick Up and In Person Registration

The first In Person Registration and Starter Kits may be picked up on Saturday, January 7th at Marathon Sports at 2312 West 50th St, Mpls, MN during store hours. Challenge participants will also get special discounts in the store that day. A complete list is posted on www.andersonraces.com.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

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