Excelsior, Minnesota (United States of America) - "Firecracker Run". Celebrate the 4th of July with a dash of excitement at the Excelsior Firecracker Run! Choose from a scenic 10K, a spirited 5K, or a family-friendly 1-mile route as you race along the picturesque shores of Lake Minnetonka and through the historic streets of Excelsior, Shorewood, Deephaven, and Greenwood. Make it a day of patriotic fun by bringing your friends and family to volunteer and enjoy the post-race festivities. For more information and event details, please visit our website. www.excelsiorlakeminnetonkachamber.com/firecracker-race

Minneapolis, Minnesota (United States of America) - "Twin Cities Twilight Relays". The inaugural Twin Cities Twilight Relays is a 4-person evening (6pm start time) relay race where each team member runs the same approximately 3.3-mile scenic, flat, and fast road loop around Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis' largest lake. Participants congregate in a relay exchange festival area with music, food, rehydration, and lots of good vibes to cheer each other on. The Twilight Relays is a timed event with awards for the top team in multiple categories, but at its core it’s more fun than competitive and is intended to be a summer running celebration of our vibrant and diverse Twin Cities running community and all that makes it great. So form a team of you and your three best running friends and we'll see you at the Relays! www.twincitiestwilightrelays.com

Spring Valley, Minnesota (United States of America) - "Four Daughters Wine Run 5k". Like running or walking? Love wine? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 9:00am for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery! Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery is a fully operational winery, cidery, restaurant, and event center. Our sprawling estate includes a tasting room and large production areas, as well as a 6-acre vineyard on the property. Nestled in rural Southeastern Minnesota, the winery is now the exclusive home of Four Daughters wines, Loon Juice hard cider, and The Traditionalist Bourbon. So, whether you are looking to run, walk, or just enjoy the wine, this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. Registration includes: T-shirt: Super soft ring spun cotton! Wine glass: Shatterproof, collapsible, and portable! Finisher medal: Wine glass shaped medal! Race bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk Results posted online ...and of course, a pour of wine! www.runsignup.com/Race/MN/SpringValley/RochesterWineRun5k

Stillwater, Minnesota (United States of America) - "Log Run Half Marathon". The Log Run Half Marathon, 10 mile, 10K and 5K is a superb, mostly downhill race with a gentle decent ending in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. It's been known as one of the fastest 10-mile courses around. Participants come back year-after-year for this one and it's easy to see why; it's THE course for personal records. Join us and become its next big fan. www.runstillwater.com/stillwater-log-run