Running Briefs

City of Lakes Thanks you!!

The MDRA and City of Lakes staff want to thank all the volunteers for their assistance in making the event a success! With record breaking registrants over 80 people filled key roles helping to ensure the best experience for the runners. We also want to thank our event sponsors. Fleet Feet Marathon Sports has been a wonderful community partner along with Great Harvest. And finally, thank you to all the participants! We hope you’ll join us for the 39th edition, next year on Sept 13, 2020!

Calling all 2020 Events

Submit your race to MDRA’s Annual Calendar, Running Minnesota! The MDRA’s Annual Calendar and log book is sent to over 2,500 members and is available at local running stores throughout Minnesota. It is “THE” reference guide for races and events in Minnesota and the surrounding five state area. Please submit your 2020 race details and a featured photo/logo online here: • All calendar submissions are free of charge! • Included: listing on runmdra.org’s online calendar and a listing in the 2020 Running Minnesota Annual Calendar and log book.

MEADP Solicits Applicants for 2020 Grants

The Minnesota Elite Athlete Development Program (MEADP) is accepting applications for its 2020 grants. MEADP provides grants to promising Minnesota elite distance runners who have completed their academic running careers to assist them in reaching their full athletic potential. MEADP is funded by a collaboration of Grandma’s Marathon and the Minnesota Distance Running Association (MDRA).

In 2020, MEADP will provide grants in amounts up to $2,000 per recipient. The grants will be awarded equally to men and women. In selecting grant recipients, the MEADP committee focuses on the following criteria: • The athlete’s current state of athletic accomplishment • The athlete’s potential for further athletic accomplishment • The athlete’s contributions to the Minnesota distance running community • The extent to which a grant will assist the athlete in reaching his or her full athletic potential.

Applications are available by contacting Neil Franz via email at: frandid@albanytel.com or cell phone 320-333-8472. Completed applications are due on or before November 30, 2019.

Polar Bear Runs continue into winter

The MDRA Polar Bears is a FREE all comers, all paces, weekly group fun run for MDRA members AND nonmembers. The runs are non-supported so water stops will not be provided. Typically, 40 to 50 SUPER FUN runners of all abilities show up so you can almost be assured you’ll have someone to run with. Distances range from three to 15 miles. We usually meet at the Calhoun Executive Center in Minneapolis or near St. Thomas University along Summit Avenue in St. Paul on alternating Saturdays. Join us on Facebook by searching for “MDRA Polar Bears”. These runs are super fun and FREE. Bring a friend or five! Spread the word!

State single age records set at Victory and City of Lakes!

VICTORY 10K STATE RECORD FOR 42-YEAR-OLD MEN

Eric Loeffler, 42, Minneapolis, MN, RunMN 31:29

Old record 31:40 by Kevin Haas, Sep. 4, 2000

STATE RECORD FOR 82-YEAR-OLD MEN

Darrell Christensen, 82, Bloomington, MN, MDRA 55:49

Old record 1:00:16 by Alan Phillips, Sep. 5, 2016

STATE RECORD FOR 49-YEAR-OLD WOMEN

Kara Parker, 49, Saint Paul, MN, RunMN 38:18

Old record 39:48 by Suzanne Ray, Sep. 3, 2001

STATE RECORD FOR 82-YEAR-OLD WOMEN

Dorothy Marden, 82, Minneapolis, MN 1:24:33

Old record 1:24:55 by Dorothy Marden, April 27, 2019

VICTORY 5K STATE RECORD FOR 86-YEAR-OLD WOMEN

Dorothy Spencer, 86, Tomahawk, MN 37:03

Old record 41:53 by Ethel Furne, May 4, 1996

CITY OF LAKES HALF MARATHON STATE RECORD FOR 10-YEAR-OLD MEN

William Schwemm, 10, Minneapolis, MN 1:36:25

Old record 1:38:26 by George Dahlager, April 21, 2018

Old record 1:21:05 by Kimberly Lorenz, June 19, 2004

STATE RECORD FOR 36-YEAR-OLD WOMEN Missy Rock, 36, Prior Lake, MN 1:21:57 Old record 1:21:58 by Erin Ward, May 7, 2011

STATE RECORD FOR 39-YEAR-OLD WOMEN

Angie Williams, 39, Minneapolis, MN, Run N Fun 1:22:09

Old record 1:22:51 by Bonnie Sons, Apr. 16, 2005

STATE RECORD FOR 57-YEAR-OLD WOMEN

Wanda Gau, 57, Little Falls, MN, St Cloud River Runner 1:34:00

Old record 1:35:31 by Gloria Jansen, Aug. 21, 2004

STATE RECORD FOR 59-YEAR-OLD MEN Tim DeGrado, 59, Rochester, MN 1:16:03

Old record 1:24:01 by Bobby Paxton, Sep. 13, 2015

STATE RECORD FOR 61-YEAR-OLD MEN

Daniel Johnson, 61, Crystal, MN, RunNFun 1:22:48

Old record 1:24:14 by Bobby Paxton, Sep. 10, 2017

STATE RECORD FOR 63-YEAR-OLD WOMEN

Donella Neuhaus, 63, Minneapolis, MN, 1:38:04

Old record 1:49:09 by Marilyn Schnobrich, May 14, 2005

STATE RECORD FOR 64-YEAR-OLD WOMEN

Andriette Wickstrom, 64, Storm Lake, IA, Prairie Striders, 1:37:33

Old record 1:41:31 by Andriette Wickstrom, May 4, 2019

STATE RECORD FOR 71-YEAR-OLD WOMEN

Diane Stoneking, 71, Robbinsdale, MN, Prairie Striders 2:00:29

Old record 2:03:18 by Gloria Jansen, Sep. 9, 2018

STATE RECORD FOR 78-YEAR-OLD WOMEN

Sandra Dalquist, 78, Rochester, MN, MDRA 2:21:55

Old record 2:38:56 by Joy Johnson, Sep. 10, 2005

STATE RECORD FOR 82-YEAR-OLD MEN

Darrell Christensen, 82, Bloomington, MN, MDRA 2:07:47

Old record 2:15:49 by Alan Phillips, Sep. 11, 2016