MDRA Mississippi 10-Miler

MDRA Mississippi 10-Miler

MDRA Mississippi 10-Miler

( 2 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • St Paul,
    Minnesota,
    United States
  • May
  • 10 miles
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Theresa

Minnesota, United States
16 17
2017
"A great holiday weekend event that won't break you!"
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Theresa 's thoughts:

The MDRA hosts some great no frills runs throughout the year. If you become a sustaining member, for $125 a year, you get a handful of free events. This is one of them.

This is the second year that I have participated in the MDRA Mississippi 10-Miler. Last year it fell on my 50th birthday. This year, it was the day before. It is the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend.

The race starts early (8AM) and on time. The park has limited parking, but there are plenty of places nearby if you happen to arrive after the main group does. There is race day registration as well.

This was the second year of the event. They had to change up the course this year as all of the recent rains had flooded out some of the trails. This was to be to our advantage as the giant hill near the end was removed from the run. No complaints here!

It is run through Crosby Farm Park near Shepard Rd. in St. Paul. Some of the run is through the wooded park, and some on the path along the main road. It is pretty much an out and back course, so it is fairly predictable. It also allows for three water stops, at approx 2.5, 5 and 7.5 miles. The scenery in the park is gorgeous, and it isn't too bad at street level, either. The view of the rivers along the way is a great perk.

It is a rather small event. Last years event drew 145. This year drew 147. Most of the runners are members of the MDRA, but there are others who attend. The price is right, at $20 pre-registered if you aren't a member, $25 on race morning, and tee-shirts are optional for $10 each at the end. There are special perks as well, such as hats, bags, or socks to the first 50 registrants. There are also age group awards.

This year the race was chip timed. Other MDRA events have been known to have the pull tabs on the bibs.

The folks who run the MDRA events are some of the nicest that you will meet. The runners in this group are fast and serious. I typically NEVER place, but this year to my surprise, I got an age group award! That was a bonus! I received a pair of socks and a $15 gift certificate to RunMN in Burnsville.

There are photographers who do a great job on the course, and photos are free!

They also have Great Harvest cookies and breads at the end of the event for the runners.

There is no expo, and there are no medals, but it is a great way to get out there on a holiday weekend and get a great run in with a great group of runners. I highly recommend this race, as well as the MDRA in general.

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