2008
Official
Results
!

Thank You!

Thank you to all the great participants, volunteers and sponsors for a successful 31st Get in Gear!

New 2008
Photos & Videos Posted

 

 

2009
Get in Gear
1/2 Marathon

Get In Gear is looking
into the possibility of adding a 1/2 Marathon
to next year's event.

We invite your opinions and comments (positive
or negative), and any ideas you have about
this addition.

Please respond to getingear@qwestoffice.net
 


If your organization is interested in sponsoring an inaugural Get In Gear 1/2 Marathon, please contact us at  getingear@qwestoffice.net

 

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Fit-For-Fun - 8:30am
2K Fun Run - 8:30am
10K Run/Walk - 9:30am
5K Run/Walk - 9:50am

4825 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Maps:
Location (Yahoo Maps)
Light Rail
Grounds
Course Route
Park & Ride

Registration
Packet Pick-Up
Events Calendar
General Information
FAQ
Pre-Race Info Sheet
  (PDF) For Registered
  Runners

New To Running?
10k & 5k
  Training Programs

Elite Athlete 10k Info
Corporate Runner Info
Fit-For-Fun
Walkers & Strollers
Parking Info & Map Links
Weather

 

 


Fit-For-Fun extends reach to youth based & home school organizations [more]

 


Food Drive

 

Heidi's Angels

Read about Heidi and Heidi's Angels click here.

Get in Gear is donating a portion of their team's entry fees back to their organization

 


2007 Get In Gear
Corporate
Team of the Year

"You guys have a great event, too bad there aren't more races like yours in the state. Thanks for everything you do. These races bring a lot of enjoyment to a lot of people. My girlfriend recently started running and it was her first race period and she had a blast regardless of the rain. Thanks again."
   -- Ethan Albertson


"Thanks very much!  We had a great morning – it’s become a Rite of Spring for our family.  I ran with my son from Ann Arbor and my daughter from San Francisco, both in town for the weekend. Thanks again!  It’s a splendid race. "
   --
Steve Boehlke


"Thanks for faxing me info about the race.  I am excited to be running in it again this year -- it was my first road race when I started running in the 90s, and you all do a great job organizing it.  Thanks!"
  -- Betsy
     Betsy Hodges
     Council Member
     City of Minneapolis


"I just wanted to compliment you on the prize you sent Award Winners this year. That's a great wicking shirt!!! I hope you'll do them again in the future - - it has attracted a lot of attention from other runners! In any event, thanks again for the shirt and for organizing such a great race."
  -- Janet Rosen

 

 



 

Largest 10K in Minnesota Top 15 in the Nation
4825 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55417 - Yahoo Map

  Welcome to the Get in Gear events website

Please check this website for continual updates and special announcements

 

Thank you for being a part of Minnesota’s Annual Rite of Spring.  The Get in Gear is celebrating it’s 31st year and we are very proud to be part of an event  so richly steeped in history and tradition.  Our executive committee consists of volunteers that put a major amount of their time and effort into making the Get in Gear events the quality that our participants have come to expect.  Each year we strive to make our events some of the best in the nation and we are proud of all that has been accomplished and the adaptations made to meet the profound and growing demands of advancing technology, changing demographics and the social need for giving back to our community through a partnership with a solid and reputable charitable organization

We welcome you to our 2008 Get in Gear 10K, 5K & 2K events and hope you have an enjoyable experience with us.  We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 26th.


Paulette Odenthal
Executive Director, Get in Gear, Inc

 

The Get in Gear is one of the best organized and supported races in the state.  I'm already looking forward to next year!
      -- Thanks, Adam Himes


Thanks for organizing such a great event on Saturday... despite the wind and snow we still had a great morning!
      -- Nicky Jurgens
 


I am simply grateful to all of you for a top-notch runner-friendly, inspirational event always.
      -- Rosemary Harnly


I ran the 2008 5K with my family, my two daughters and my wife. I want to say that you did a great job. The race was well organized and we had fun despite the weather.  See you next year!
      --  Patrick Eastman


I think you guys did an awesome job. Your team was so energetic and helpful. When you go to a race that big and things are running smoothly, as a runner you know there was a lot of planning and behind the scenes work. You had flawless execution!
      -- R.D. Minneapolis, MN



Despite the weather, I loved being a part of this fun event.  The course is beautiful and all the volunteers and officials were helpful and friendly.
      -- J.S. Boulder, CO.
 

Last Updated:
Wednesday May 07, 2008


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2008 Get in Gear
Official
2008
USATF
MN 10K Road Race Championship

$1.00 off for
USATF 10k
member runners
(online registration only)

New Shirt
Options For
2008

The deadline for ordering these shirts has passed.

However, a limited number of these optional shirts will be available for sale Friday, April 25, at the race site:  Minnehaha Park Pavilion.  See


We're looking for groups of 20 to volunteer. In return, we will donate up to $500.00 to your organization if it is worthwhile charitable cause.  If interested., contact our office at 612-722-9004 or e-mail us. E-mail: Get in Gear.

We're also looking for individual volunteers.

All volunteers receive a t-shirt and post-race food.

See Volunteers
 


"Just a quick thank you note for the age group award. The shirts are really great - stylish, nice tasteful design without garish advertising and the wicking fabric is comfortable to run in - a very nice award!"
   -- Jerry Beutel


"Many millions of thanks for such a well organized 25th anniversary race!

I felt at peace seeing the results at 5PM on the web site! What work and coordination, etc. to have these available!!! Thanks very much to all of you... for all the speedy results especially."

   -- Rosemary Harnly


"Congratulations for putting on a great run despite the weather. I've never run it before and it turned out to be a lot of fun. Once you start running, the weather is a non-factor."

  -- Jeff Erickson


"Running the rain was actually fun! It was the shivering before and after that was a little miserable! This was the first time I did this race, and I think I'll do it again. It was very organized-- good job."

  -- Diane

 


Get in Gear, Inc.    P.O. Box 6727    Minneapolis, MN    55406-0727
Phone: 612-722-9004    Fax: 612-722-5414  
  E-mail: Get in Gear

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