Local Running Resources

• USATF-MN - USATF Minnesota is the local Governing Body for track and field, distance running, cross country and race walking
• Raceberryjam - comprehensive site for road racing, track and field and cross country - results, calendar, records
• needtorace - MDRA Grand Prix, race registration, results, schedule
• Anderson Race Management - Race Management, timing, results, consulting, marketing, equipment rental.
• The Sporting Life - News, races, results, and local angle on the Minnesota running scene
• ALARC - Active Life and Running Club
• Minnesota Tri News - a must see for anyone interested in the local triathlon scene 
• Grandma’s Marathon - World Class Event * Small Town Charm
• Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon - The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in the Country
• Get In Gear - Minnesota's Annual Rite of Spring
• Team USA MN – Team USA Minnesota is a local based group with the goal of dramatically improving post-collegiate American distance running. Team USA MN builds on the state's long history of producing talented runners and Olympians.
• USATF - USA Track & Field is the National Governing Body for track and field, long distance running and race walking in the United States.
• Simon Says Run - One local runner's thoughts on his own training, the local running scene and everything in between.
• Running Minnesota - Great site for interviews of past and present great Minnesota Runners

Professional Services & Sponsors of MDRA

• Active Family Chiropractic - Specializing in providing corrective and wellness care to athletes of all ages 
• Folske Spine and Rehab Clinic - Specializing in Active Release Technique for the treatment of tissue injuries
• Great Harvest Bread Company  - Sponsor of the MDRA Spring racing series along with countless other races, home of the famous race rolls
• Gregg Sivesind - is a certified massage therapist who works on athletes of all levels, he has served as the massage therapist for the U of M Cross Country & Track teams since 1999, contact Gregg at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Institute of Athletic Medicine - Run your personal best! Our physical therapy team helps prevent and treat injury so you stay on track
• Jim Emil, Liberty Mutual Agent - Discount for MDRA member, 10% on auto and 5% on Home Owners Insurance, contact Jim at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Lyn Lake Chiropractic - Strives to provide patients with superior care by using advanced health care techniques and patient education
• Nystrom Publishing  - Printer for the MDRA Magazine, RunMinnesota, high quality printing at reasonable prices
• On Site Sanitation - Portable Restrooms - Construction - Special Events
• OPTP - Run longer, run stronger. OPTP carries a wide variety of tools to keep you running 

• Wayne Kryduba Photography - Providing creative photography for businesses, magazines and corporate or sporting events
  

 National Running Websites and Running Tools

• Letsrun.com - Covers the elite part of the sport in great detail, also has a  fabulous message board that covers every and any running (and non-running) topic you can think of
• Race My Race - Ultimate Tool in Virtual Online Race Preparation
• Runner's World - National magazine's online site, full of daily news and also training advice
• Running Times - National magazine's online site, covering Elite runners, Masters, Collegiate and High Schoolers in training and racing