West Central Minnesota's Running Series
The Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series includes road races from towns throughout the West Central Minnesota area. The goal of this new running series is to provide quality events for the running community and create growth in the level of participation of all road races throughout this area. To be part of the series, all races will need to meet basic standards that runners expect in a quality event.
Series Standings
Click here to go to the 2011 standings.
Congratulations to the 2011 overall series champions; Lori Gehrking from Willmar and Marty Janning from Willmar!
Schedule of Races
The tentative 2012 series currently consists of eleven events.
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| Frozen 5K Run/Walk | February 4 | Spicer | Brochure 320-894-5882 |
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| St. Patrick's Day Red Beard Run | March 17 | Willmar | Website 320-894-5882 |
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| Ron Erno Minnewaska Warmup Half Marathon | May 5 | Glenwood | Website 320-634-1331 |
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| Memorial Day/Law Day 5K* | May 26 | Willmar | Website 320-222-9622 |
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| Foot Lake 4 | June 23 | Willmar | Website (320) 231-8943 |
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| Green Lake Road Race* | July 1 | Spicer | Brochure 320-894-5882 |
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| Watercade Lake Ripley 4 Mile | July 7 | Litchfield | Website 320-339-9872 |
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| Pillsbury Push 10K | July 28 | Kerkhoven | Brochure 320-264-2144 |
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| Run Around Raymond 5K | August 25 | Raymond | Website 320-967-4774 |
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| Pat Boros Trail Run 10K | September 8 | Sibley State Park | Brochure 320-212-2854 |
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| Community Christian School 5K | October 13 | Willmar | Website 320-295-3688 |
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| Turkey Leg 5K | November 22 | Willmar, YMCA | Brochure 320-894-5882 |
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| *2012 Glacial Lakes Series Bonus Race |
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The dates listed are tentative. Each race must be contacted to confirm race dates and information. Learn more about the awards and the series scoring system on the FAQ page.
Series Sponsors
We would like to thank the following sponsors for making the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series possible.
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If your business or organization would like to be a part of this exciting new program in West Central Minnesota please contact us at brad@pickleevents.com.
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