Let’s Run
Saturday Morning Training Runs
Runners are invited to participate in the Rochester Running Club (RRC) full and half marathon training runs. These runs are open to the public, RRC membership is not required but is encouraged.
When: Spring SMTR starts in mid-February to prepare runners for MedCity events in mid-May and/or Grandma’s in mid-June. The Spring 2025 season will begin on February 15th. Our Fall SMTR season starts in mid-late June to prepare runners for Twin Cities Marathon.
Where: Minnesota Treads, 116 17th Ave NW, Rochester. Doors will be open at 7am for Spring season and 6:45am for the Fall season.
Start Time: Spring Season runs start at 7:30 a.m. The Fall season runs start promptly at 7:15 a.m. Please arrive early if you are unfamiliar with Rochester’s bike trails or a new participant.
Cost: We ask runners to contribute if they are financially able to do so. RRC Members- please prepay $20 per season ($40 for both seasons). Non-members please prepay $30 per season ($60 for both seasons). Register HERE
Runners who are not financially able to contribute are welcome.
All runners / participants are required to register and sign the waiver.
Waiver Form
All participants must register and sign the waiver in advance of running at least once per year or season. Register & sign the waiver HERE
What to know before you show up
- Water, Gatorade, nutrition items and first aid supplies are typically available at every aid station.
- Routes and distances are posted weekly on the RRC Facebook page and the RRC calendar. We will have the route posted pre-run at the meeting location.
Volunteer
As mileage increases, one or more loops will have an aid station mid-way on the route. Volunteers willing to set-up & return the aid station are greatly appreciated. Staffing the aid station is wonderful but not required. Consider volunteering or asking friends or family members to volunteer.
Volunteers can also email rochesterrunningclub@gmail.com with any date(s) they would like to help.
Clear instructions will be provided.
Aid Station Volunteer
- Aid Station sign-up
- Aid station volunteer instructions
- Pick-up self-service aid stations and return supplies to designated locations
Let’s Be The Example
We are very visible to the general public in our community during these group runs. As a running community, we want to do everything we can to maintain/improve the nationwide example of runners being responsible while promoting physical activity within our community.
Thank you for following the guidelines and helping set the example in our community. Let’s RUN!
Training Schedules
Whether you’re running a 5k, 10k, relay, half marathon, or marathon, there are suggested training plans that can help make training easier.
Off Season Striders
Off Season Striders are informal year-round group runs on Sundays and Saturdays (excluding Saturday mornings when Saturday Morning Training Runs are in season). OSS meeting locations vary, as do run paces. There is something for everyone! OSS is open to anyone (RRC membership is not required).
Interested in OSS? Sign up for the weekly emails using the button below or keep an eye on RRC’s Events page or on RRC’s Facebook page.
Off-Season Striders follows the COVID-19 Universal Guidelines
All-Comers’ Track Meets
Celebrating 54 years!
Any updates or weather-related cancellations will be announced on the RRC Facebook page.
Details
Meets are FREE for kids 2-15+ years old and open to the public. Para-athlete/wheelchair inclusion – independent or parent assisted are encouraged to participate.
Time: 6:00 PM
2025 Dates: June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th, July 1st, July 8th, July 15th
Location: Soldiers Memorial Field Track, 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester MN
Kids are welcome to participate in as many sprints/races and field events as they’d like. One purple participation ribbon is awarded to each participant per evening. First, second, and third place ribbons are given in each heat and overall for each age group in the long jump.
Volunteer
Meets are organized and staffed by volunteers. Please check out the available volunteer spots through sign up genius. Thank you for your help!
Information
Parents are requested to pre-register their child(ren) once for the six-week season. Registration is good for all meets attended.
Our Sponsors
The meets are free and open to the public thanks to our sponsors:
The Jim and Judy Sloan Foundation
Joann Johnson
Race Directors: Dale and Megan Pfrimmer
Contact: daleandmegan@charter.net
Need some help or have some help to give?
Track Workouts
Click on any of the locations below to download track workout details and information.
Community Running Groups
Team R.E.D.
If you’re looking to run a few miles and have some great conversations, this group is for you! Team R.E.D. members meet a few times a week at local establishments. Folks gather for a run then continue the conversations over food and drinks. All paces and abilities welcome.
Chatty Chicks & Dashing Dudes
This laid back group of ladies is perfect for those who are looking for a relaxed atmosphere. The Chicks organize through Facebook. Runs are typically on Saturday mornings. (Men are welcome as well!)
Girls on the Run MN
Elementary-age girls meet after school to prepare for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. During the 10 week course, girls learn lessons about healthy friendships, teamwork, decision-making, more while training for a 5K.
TerraLoco
Check out this local running store for their weekly runs, training sessions, speakers series, and much more!
Trail Running
SE MN Trail Runners
Like the SE MN Trail Runners on Facebook to find out where our next adventure will be. We run every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. on different trails near Rochester. When there is snow on the trails, we snowshoe. You will be amazed at how many beautiful trails are within just a few minutes of Rochester.
For more information, contact: Dan Valentine at winonarunningclub@gmail.com
Upper Midwest Trail Runners
Our members like to run on dirt, grass, gravel, rocks, mud, snow—really, any trail that isn’t paved. We want to encourage more people to run trails and have fun before, during, and after runs.
For more information visit our website at umtr.org.
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