In-person Race Day Information
Packet Pickup in the Twin Cities for both In-person and Virtual Races
- Thursday, June 5 from 3:30 - 6:30pm at Mill City Running (411 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis)
- Friday, June 6 from 2:30 - 5:30pm at Saint City Running (767 Cleveland Ave South, Saint Paul)
- Race morning: Saturday, June 7 from 7 am-8:30 am at Northrop Plaza (84 Church St SE SE, Minneapolis)
We strongly encourage picking up prior to race morning, thank you!
All local Twin Cities registrants for both in-person and virtual events should plan to pick up your goodies during one of the listed times (unless you chose the mailing option at registration). As a special incentive, Mill City/Saint City Running is offering a 20% off coupon for everyone picking up in person. If you will be picking up for more than three people, please notify us in advance if possible, and we will have your gear ready for you so you don’t have to wait.
In-person schedule of events on Saturday, June 7:
- 7:00 am Day-of registration and packet pick-up opens
- 8:10 am Welcome & warm-up
- 8:40 am Kids 1/3 mile race
- 9:00 am 5K race start
- 10:15 am Karuna Yoga post-race cool down
Bag Check
We will host a bag check near the registration table again this year. This bag check will be staffed by a volunteer at all times, however we do not assume responsibility for items so please leave valuables at home/in vehicle.
Race location on Saturday, June 7:
The race will start on Church St SE and finish in front of Northrop Plaza, 84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Transportation:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Travel and parking at this year’s event will be impacted by construction at the University of Minnesota and on I-94. Please review the details below and plan to arrive early to avoid anticipated congestion on University Ave and into our main parking ramps at the Church St Garage, Washington Avenue Parking Ramp, and Fourth Street Parking Ramp.
University Avenue and Church St SE
- University Avenue is reduced to one lane eastbound between 13th Avenue and Oak Street with closures on Pleasant Street SE and Church St SE.
- Cars will follow detour signs at East River Road to access the Church St Garage and Washington Avenue Parking Ramp from University Avenue.
- Access to the Fourth Street Parking Ramp from University Avenue and 4th St is not impacted.
See a map of the detour here.
- I-94 is reduced to two lanes in both directions between 11th Ave South and Franklin Ave Southeast.
- Huron Blvd to I-94 ramp is closed. See detours below.
- Huron Blvd. to eastbound I-94 detour
- Huron Blvd. to westbound I-94 detour
Parking ramps near Northrop Plaza:
- Church St Garage - 80 Church St. SE (closest, less than 1 block away)
- Washington Avenue Ramp - 501 Washington Ave SE (less than a quarter mile from Northrop)
- 4th St Ramp - 1625 SE Fourth St (just under half-mile walk)
- Some limited metered parking on surrounding streets.
You can reach Northrop Plaza by bus lines 2, 264, 3 & 6. The closest light rail station is on the GREEN LINE, the East Bank station is under a half mile away. For help planning your trip on public transportation you can use a website such as this one.
Get a bonus workout in and arrive by bicycle! There are bike racks next to Northrop Plaza.
More questions?
Race FAQ
FAQ for Virtual Races
