MDRA Spring Marathon and NEW Half Marathon programs kick training off on 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 with an 8-10 mile run (Half Marathoners will be running 3-4 miles on that first day!) from the Edina Community Center. There will be available registration that morning beginning at 8 a.m. Be ready to run at 8:30 sharp! The program is for runners of all levels and abilities and geared towards training for a spring marathon. The class has four distinct training groups to serve runners of all levels and abilities. It is recommended that runners have a base of at least 20-25 miles a week before entering the class.  The half marathoners should have a base of 10-15 miles a week before entering the class.

Marathon training program for American Cancer Society

When: Tuesdays and Saturdays. There will be a registration/informational session from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in room 350 at the Edina Community Center. There will not be a run on the 16th, first run is on Saturday,
February 20 (info above).

Where: Tuesday classes meet at the Edina Community Center for the first few sessions and later move on to other locations.
The class runs from the following locations The Lakes, Hyland, Fort Snelling, River Roads east and west, Summit along with many other great running venues.

Cost: MDRA members $100, Non-members $125 (includes a 1 year MDRA membership)
The cost of the class also includes a racing singlet.

Registration: Registration form and information.Online Registration. Mail with payment to MDRA, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424. Your cancelled check is confirmation into the class.

Notes:

The new half marathon class will be training for the Minneapolis half marathon on June 6 and the Garry Bjorklund half marathon on June 19. Guaranteed entry in the Bjorklund Half for class members!  Please mark on your registration form what race you intend to run.

All marathon fees are separate from the cost to join the training class.
Please use these race links to find out more about the different marathons available this spring.

Grandma's Marathon - June 19 

Fargo Marathon - May 22

Minneapolis Marathon and Half Marathon - June 6

Stillwater Marathon - May 30

For questions on the class please contact Heidi at 952 927-0983 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Class members all receive a MDRA racing singlet.

The first night of class, Tuesday, February 16 is only an orientation session, there won't be a run. Class on that first night meets at 7:00 at the Edina Community Center room 350