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Dear Sarah McInerney,
Thank you for registering for the 2022 City of Lakes Half Marathon!
This email contains instructions for bib pick-up, how to get your early registration bonus hat, and some information for your race day planning. We will send another communication on September 9th with more race day specific information.
We are looking forward to seeing you on race day!
- Your friends at City of Lakes & Run Minnesota
Early Bib Pick Up
Fleet Feet Marathon Sports
Now through Saturday, September 10th at Fleet Feet Minneapolis, 2312 W 50th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410.
Parking is very limited here, so please arrive early. The Parkway will be closed down after 7:15 am. It is best to park in the neighborhoods west of Lake Harriet.
Please bring your confirmation email on your phone or printed with the Tempo Tickets QR Code for the fastest check-in!
Gear Drop: BYOB -Bring Your Own Bag and write your bib number on it! You can drop your bag at the Tan ‘68 Ford Pick-Up Truck near the start line. We'll deliver it to the finish area for you to retrieve after the race.
Parking: Plan ahead! Parking is very limited, so please arrive early. The Parkway will be closed down after 7:15 am. It is best to park in the neighborhoods west of Lake Harriet.
GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME ON RACE DAY TO GET TO THE START
Those who registered by May 15 can get their early registration bonus "City of Lakes" Boco Hat at bib pick-up or after the race at the Run Minnesota tent in the finish area. A small number may be available for purchase.
Sponsors and Partners
Our goal is to help every customer find the right shoes, apparel, and accessories for a variety of specialized fitness needs. By correctly addressing each individual's needs, we can reduce the likelihood of injury and enhance the enjoyment of any personal fitness endeavors. Fleet Feet Minneapolis is committed to all of our customers, whether they’re walkers, runners, or new to the world of exercise. Located at 50th and Penn in Minneapolis.
Use your Run Minnesota discount when shopping in person at Fleet Feet Marathon Sports! (Please present your membership card. Membership cards are sent in confirmation emails or available by request with a week's notice.)
Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) brings together residents of the Twin Cities with diverse backgrounds through the power of running. Based in homeless shelters and re-entry centers for people exiting incarceration, MiMS is a catalyst for community-building, boosting health and wellness, building leadership and self-efficacy, and spurring personal and social action. By running together, our Resident Members and Run Mentors not only find common ground but begin to learn from and reach out to one another for support. As they transform themselves, they transform one another.
The Westin Galleria Edina is the City of Lakes Half Marathon's preferred hotel partner. We're located less than 4 miles from the race. Book your race weekend room onlinehere with (A3P code) or call (952) 567-5000.
World-class service comes as standard at the Westin Edina Galleria, ranked first in the US for guest satisfaction.
Thank you to Steve and Gail Arnold, longtime Linden Hills residents and owners of the Minneapolis Great Harvest Bakery, for their long history of sponsoring Run Minnesota events!
Great Harvest uses pure, simple ingredients and never adds preservatives. Everything is baked from scratch, onsite, and 100% whole wheat flour is stone-milled right here every day. Great Harvest bread is truly one of a kind. It's simple. Handmade. Wholesome. Tasty. The way bread ought to be!
Delicious Great Harvest Cookies will be among the finish line provisions.
The City of Lakes Half Marathon
Proudly Presented By
Run Minnesota is a non-profit, membership-based organization inspired to motivate runners across the North Star State and beyond! Run Minnesota is the oldest and largest running organization in Minnesota. Formed in 1961, we were the 8th running organization in the country.
RACE
We organize our own budget-friendly Run Minnesota races with discounts for our members in thanks for their support. You can also find races in Minnesota using our online calendar, where other local race organizers can submit events free of charge.
TRAIN
We help runners train. Wondering how to start running? Want to train for a marathon? We offer group training classes in the Twin Cities, distance training classes online and free 5k and 10k training plans for our members.
INSPIRE
We proudly host inclusive and welcoming weekly group runs in the Twin Cities (resuming Oct 2021). Looking for a run club near you? Wondering where to buy your next pair of shoes? We are all about providing resources and support! Check out our page dedicated to running groups in Minnesota to connect with runners in your area.
ADVOCATE
We advocate for running. Run Minnesota provides input on projects that impact our running community. We also operate a foundation that funds grants to support local running.
Let’s Join Forces
We are driven to help inspire, support, and advocate for all runners because we do, feel, and run our best when we’re together. We’re here for the long run, and we hope you’ll join us.