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Fellowship of the run team members are pictured here. Submitted photo
Congratulations to MDRA members Jason Chrudimsky, Omar Awad, Manny Todorov, Scott Reuterfeldt, Daniel Baron and Bill Haight (Fellowship of the Run) on their Ragnar Relay Great River Ultra Win!
Call for race submissions to MDRA’s Annual Calendar!
The MDRA’s Annual Calendar and log book is sent to over 2500 members and is available at local running stores throughout Minnesota. It is “THE” reference guide for races and events in Minnesota and the surrounding five state area! Please submit your 2018 race details and a featured photo online at www.runmdra.org/race-calendar/submit-yourrace. All calendar submissions are free of charge!
Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon
The 36th edition of the Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon will be held Sunday, September 10, 2017, 8:00 a.m. at Lake Harriet, Minneapolis. Run the scenic parkways around Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun as part of your fall marathon tune up or make it your fall goal race! Secure your spot in this classic Minnesota half marathon! Register at cityoflakeshalfmarathon.com.
Polar Bear group runs year round
It’s an all comers, all paces, year-round, weekly group fun run! All paces are welcome. Distances typically range from about three miles to 10 plus. We meet every Saturday at 8 a.m. Check our website for weekly run locations!
MEADP Solicits Applicants for 2018 Grants
The Minnesota Elite Athlete Development Program (MEADP) is accepting applications for its 2018 grants. MEADP provides grants to promising Minnesota elite distance runners who have completed their academic running careers to assist them in reaching their full athletic potential. MEADP is funded by a collaboration of Grandma’s Marathon, Twin Cities in Motion and the Minnesota Distance Running Association (MDRA).
In 2018, MEADP will provide grants in amounts up to $2,000 per recipient. The grants will be awarded equally to men and women. In selecting grant recipients, the MEADP committee focuses on the following criteria: • The athlete’s current state of athletic accomplishment • The athlete’s potential for further athletic accomplishment • The extent to which a grant will assist the athlete in reaching his or her full athletic potential.
Applications are available by contacting Neil Franz, P.O. Box 307, St. Cloud, MN 56302, or via email at: frandid@albanytel.com. Completed forms are due on or before November 30, 2017.
MDRA Seeking Applications for Board of Directors
The MDRA is a voluntary non-profit organization serving runners of all ages and abilities in Minnesota and the surrounding communities. The affairs of the MDRA are controlled and administered by a Board of Directors. The MDRA is currently seeking Board applicants for the 2018/2019 term. If you would like to run for the MDRA board please contact Sarah at runminnesota@gmail.com or fill out the application form on page 23. Applications must be received by October 15, 2017. Applicant profiles, ballots and the voting process will be detailed in the November/December issue of RunMinnesota and online at runmdra.org.
MDRA at TCM Expo
Look for the MDRA booth at the Twin Cities Marathon Health & Fitness Expo! Stop by and find out about our awesome winter running programs! We’ll have MDRA merchandise available and be offering free Fitsoks with all expo renewals, plus $5 off for new memberships!
Registration for the 2018 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon opens on October 1, 2017, at 5 p.m. CST. Entries will be taken online on a first come, first registered basis until the race reaches 7,500 participants beginning October 1, 2017, at 5 p.m. CST.
