It all started in 1961…As Minnesota’s first running organization, the MDRA has encouraged millions of runners over the years, and was the foundation for hundreds of races, running clubs, retail stores, homegrown Olympians and full-time race organizations. MDRA moves into its 6th decade, not flashy but focused, putting one foot in front of the other and inspiring others to come along. The City of Lakes Half Marathon is our flagship event.

Our Mission: to connect the Minnesota running community and supports runners of all ages and abilities through education, programs and advocacy. Whether you run socially, recreationally, or competitively, MDRA can help you achieve your running goals.

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Your $10 City of Lakes discount will be emailed to you in your membership confirmation. MDRA members receive a $10 discount on City of Lakes HM pre-registration.  Only one discount per registration. Discount offers ends 9/1/20 at 11:59 p.m.

MDRA membership benefits

Ø  Running Minnesota, the annual calendar has over 300 listed events, a yearly training log, photos and other resources. Ships individually around the middle of December each year.

Ø  Quarterly magazine, RunMinnesota

Ø  10-20% discounts at the locally owned running stores: Mill City Running, Excelsior Running, Gear, Gear West, Marathon Sports, RunNFun, TC Running Company and Austin-Jarrow in Duluth and Endurance Shop in St. Cloud

Ø  Free races - Lake Johanna 4 Mile, Ron Daws 12K, Mudball 4 Mile and the Black Friday 5K

Ø  Free Annual Party every January.  

Ø  Discounts from $5-$15 on all MDRA Races

Ø  Discounts on MDRA partner events

MDRA membership also helps support the following activities

Ø  Beginning and marathon training programs

Ø  MDRA’s web page, www.runmdra.org and our free online race calendar

Ø  Keeping MDRA races low cost and affordable

Ø  MDRA Grand Prix Series 

Ø  MDRA’s Community Giving Grant

2020 MDRA Sponsored Races 

Ø  Canceled -March 14 Lake Johanna 4 Mile **free for members**

Ø  Canceled -March 28 Ron Daws 25K & 12K ** 12K free for members*

Ø  Canceled -April 4 Fred Kurz 10

Ø  Canceled -April 25 MDRA Mudball Classic 4 Mile **free for members**

Ø  Canceled -May 9 Jump to It 10K/5K

Ø  Canceled -Wednesdays in August Como Park Relays 

Ø  Canceled -August 16 MDRA 15K 

Ø  Virtual - September 7 Victory Labor Day Races - 5K, 10K, Double Header and Kids Victory Lap 

Ø  Virtual - September 13 Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon 

Ø  Canceled -November 27 Black Friday 5K **free for members**