Race Results and Reports Roundup #2

Update #2 (10:15 a.m. 3/30/10):  Two race reports added (Dances with Dirt and my own race at Jackalope Ranch) and two photo galleries added (Down the Backstretch and TSL's Facebook page).

Update (3:30ish p.m. 3/29/10): Two new race reports have been added (Simon Says... Run and Nichole Running).

Congratulations to everyone who raced over the weekend.  The results and race reports look like a lot of people are pleased with how they ran.

Share any links with me at Michael.D.NawrockiATgmailDOTcom.

RESULTS
Saturday March 27, 2010
MDRA Seven Mile Results
Results wanted (please send me a link if you have one): Elizabeth Rose Benefit Run

Sunday March 28. 2010
St. Patrick's Day Human Race Results


RACE REPORTS
Elizabeth Rose Benefit Run: Link.

Race reports from the Human Race
Run Jean Run
Renee Rambles Runs a PR
Steve in a Speedo
Junk Miles
Nichole Running
Simon Says... Run
Jackalope Ranch
Dances with Dirt
Down the Backstretch's photo gallery
The Sporting Life has a photo album from the 8k on their Facebook page.


UPCOMING RACES
Saturday April 3, 2010
 MDRA Ron Daws 25k (Hopkins, MN) 8:15 a.m.  Link #1    Link #2

• $4 entry fee.  But be forewarned: there is no race-day registration and the race is limited to the first 180 entrants.
• Due to road construction, portions of the course may be changed this year (more on that in an upcoming post this week), but it should still feature some rolling hills, and a big one here and there, for your enjoyment.
• This course and distance was put together with all you spring marathoners in mind.  It's a great race to prep for Boston or any other spring/early summer marathon.

Strive Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and 10k (White Bear Lake, MN)  Link

• $20 if entry mailed by April 2, 2010.  $22.15 to register on-line on or before April 1,2010.  $30 for race-day registration.
• 10k is new this year.
• Based on last year's results, this small race features a nice range of runners.
• A stop on the White Bear Lake Grand Prix race circuit.
• Out-and-back course.
• Proceeds go to a one-year scholarship for students at Century College who show academic improvement.

 Running Opener 5k and 10k and Kids' 1k Fun Run (Lake Phalen, St. Paul, MN) 9:00 a.m.  Link

• 5k starts at 9:00 a.m.  10k starts at 9:05 a.m.  Kids' Run starts at 10:15 a.m.
• 5k and 10k: $25 by mail (by 3/30), $28 on-line.  $30 after 3/30 or on race-day.
• Fun run: $11 by mail (by 3/30), $13.50 on-line.  $13 after 3/30 or on race-day.
• The course loops Lake Phalen (once for the 5k, twice for the 10k), a very flat, underrated area of the Twin Cities for running.
• Proceeds go to http://www.charitieschallenge.org/.

Run with the Wolves 5k/Run Walk and Kids' 1/2 Mile Run (Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, MN) Link

• Kids' Run starts at 9:15 a.m.  5k starts at 9:30 a.m.
• $20 postmarked on or before 3/30, $23.25 if you register on-line, $25 for race-day registration.
• Kids' run: $15, $18.25 if you register on-line.
• Free ticket to the April 3 Timberwolves/Heat game (featuring Dwyane Wade of the Heat).
• Proceeds go to the Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation
• Good news for the kids! Crunch the Timberwolves mascot will be there.  Good news for the fellas! The Timberwolves dance team will be there.  Good news for the ladies! The Men of MDRA Dance Team featuring Mike Nawrocki will NOT be there.

Sunday April 4, 2010 
Easter Sunday Rise and Shine 5k (Como Lake, St. Paul, MN) Link

• 8:30 a.m.
• $24 if pre-registered, $27.25 to register on-line, $30 race-day.
• Two loops around Como Lake makes for five kilometers.  So a 1.5 mile walk/run is also an option.
• This is a Charities Challenge Race.  I usually run the Charities Challenge GivingThanks 5k on Thanksgiving morning.  This is a great way to start a holiday day out with families and friends.  CC races are very laid back and family-friendly.