4 running events in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
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4 events in Kandiyohi County-
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Race Location:
Zorbaz in Spicer, MN
Description:
Race starts at 9:00am. The race begins and ends at Zorbaz. Start location will be at the crosswalk in front of Zorbaz, heading East. Be at the stage in the North room of Zorbaz ten minutes before the race for a pre-race meeting.
Race bibs need to be attached to the front of your shirt just above the waist to get the best read-rate. Race bibs located anywhere else will have a lower read-rate. Race bib numbers need to be visible when crossing the finish line.
Refreshments will be available for each runner after the race.
Race Entry Includes:
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Race T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by January 25th)
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Snack and beverage at the end of the race
Race Day Schedule:
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8:00am - Same Day Registration opens and Packet Pick Up - located at the North door of Zorbaz
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9:00am - Race Starts
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10:30am - Awards (estimated time) - located on the North stage at Zorbaz
Runner's Shirts:
Shirt sizes are ONLY guaranteed for registrations prior to midnight on January 9th.
Race day t-shirts are distributed on a "first come, first serve" basis.
Divisions:
Men: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 85 and 85+
Women: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 85 and 85+
Results can be found at this link as soon as you cross the finish: www.pickleevents.com
Awards:
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Medals for the top female and male
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Medals for places 1-3 in each division
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Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Race Location:
O'Neil's in Spicer, MN
Description:
The race begins and ends at Pirrotta Park across from O'Neil's. Runners will run towards the North Shore and back.
Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5928526510/
Race Entry Includes:
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Keepsake Red Beard Run pint glass (first 200 runners)
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Red Beard Run t-shirt (guaranteed to those that register by midnight March 7th)
Race Day Schedule:
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9:00 a.m. - Registration opens (O'Neil's Event Center)
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9:55 a.m. – Registration Closes
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10:00 a.m. - Race Starts
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11:15 a.m. -Awards (Estimated time)
Runner's Shirts:
Shirt sizes are ONLY guaranteed for registrations prior to midnight on March 6th.
Race day t-shirts are distributed on a “first come, first served” basis.
Divisions:
Men: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 84 and 85+
Women: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 84 and 85+
Results can be found at this link as soon as you cross the finish: www.pickleevents.com
Awards:
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Medals for the top female and top male
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Medals for places 1-3 in each division
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Best Beard (Start growing them now)
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Best St.Patrick's Day Attire (Show your green)
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Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Location:
159 Lake Ave S
Spicer, MN
Packet Pick Up: Zorbaz parking lot - look for tent
Start of Race: Between Mel’s Sport Shop and the fishing access. Arrive 10 minutes early for pre-race meeting.
Description:
The Green Lake Road Race is a 12 mile run that can be completed individually, as a 2-person relay or as a 4-person relay. Only the 12 mile run with be scored in the series.
Race start time is 7am. The start location will be between Mel’s Sport Shop and the fishing access. Plan to be at the starting line ten minutes ahead of your start time for the pre-race meeting.
You should have your bib number attached on the front of your shirt just above the waist to get the best read-rate. Bibs located anywhere else will have a lower read-rate. Bib numbers need to be visible when you cross the finish line.
Water stop locations: 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 mile marks. Gatorade available upon request. Trash cans will be spaced along the course. Please DO NOT drop cups on the course.
Two utility vehicles will be patrolling the course. Extra water will be available on the carts.
Upon finishing the race, refreshments will be available for each runner.
Times will be available at www.pickleevents.com. The award winners will be posted online.
Awards presentation will be behind Zorbaz on the deck. Estimated time of 9:15 am.
Special instructions for the relays:
Bus service will be available for the relays. The first bus stop will be located in the Spicer Legion parking lot. The bus will leave at 7:05 am, just after the race starts. Cheer on the runners as you pass them. The bus will make laps around the lake dropping off runners at their starting point and returning runners to the finish.
If you do not wish to use the bus service, please plan your return trip to the finish line or home.
Relay spots will be at the same locations as 2023. Restrooms and water available at each exchange point.
2-person relay exchange location: 6 mile mark.
4-person relay exchange locations: 3.25 mile, 6 mile mark, 9 mile mark.
Race Entry Includes:
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Race shirt (guaranteed if registered by June 22nd)
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Refreshments after the race
Race Day Schedule:
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6am - Packet Pick Up - Zorbaz parking lot, look for the tent
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7am - Race Starts - arrive to the start line 10 minutes before the start of the race for a pre-race meeting
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7:05am - The relay bus takes off to drop off relay participants (be sure to cheer on the runners as you pass!)
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9:15am - Estimated start time for awards, behind Zorbaz on the deck
Runners Shirts:
Runners pre-registered by June 22nd will be guaranteed their shirt size. After June 23rd race shirts are on as first come first served basis until sold out.
Divisions:
Men: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 84 and 85+
Women: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 84 and 85+
Family: Average time for 2 runners of the same family (A. Husband-Wife | B. Parent-Child | C. Brothers and/or Sisters)
Relay Teams: 2-person, 4-person. No breakdown by gender or age.
Times will be available at www.pickleevents.com.
Awards:
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Medals for the top female and top male
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Medals for places 1-3 in each division
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Sun, Aug 09, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Green Lake Kids Triathlon for ages 12 and under-Saturday Aug 8th
Register at this link for the kids tri
https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Spicer/GreenLkKidsTriathlon
ADULT TRIATHLON - SUNDAY, Aug 9th
Green Lake Triathlon for ages 13 and up
Events:
Individual Sprint or Olympic course and Sprint or Olympic Relays.
Relay teams may be made up of any combination of 2 or 3 people, male or female.
Course:
The race starts off with a nice swim in sandy Green Lake. The bike ride takes a path of gently rolling hills around the Green Lake area, with a smooth run to the finish. The course is well marked with distances clearly posted. To view images of the course maps, click the button at the top of this page.
Sprint Course: 1/4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run
Olympic Course: 3/4 mile swim, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run
Packet pick-up:
Packet pick-up options will be:
Option # 1 Aug 8th, 5-7 pm North Door of Zorbaz
Option # 2 Aug 9th, 6:30 am - 7:45 am (tent in parking lot next to Zorbaz)
Transition area:
Location: Parking lot next to Zorbaz
You can bring in your bike starting at 6:30am and you MUST be set-up and out of the transition area by 7:45 am
Bib Number:
You should have your bib number attached on the front of your shirt just above the waist to get the best read-rate. Bibs located anywhere else will have a lower read-rate. Bib numbers need to be visible when you cross the finish line.
Body Markings:
Large bib number on right bicep, large bib number on right calf and wave number on top of right hand. Volunteers will be available at packet pick-up to help with body markings.
Start Time: 8:00am
Once you have your equipment set-up in the transition area we ask that you move to the deck behind Zorbaz for pre-race announcements. Plan to be at the starting line ten minutes ahead of your start time.
Start Location:
Beach area behind Zorbaz.
EXAMPLE of Wave assignments
1 Olympic Male (8:00am)
2 Olympic Female & Olympic Relay (8:03am)
Estimated times below......
3 Sprint Male 39 and Under (8:25am)
4 sprint Male 40 and over (8:28am)
5 Sprint Female 39 and under (8:31am)
6 Sprint Female 40 and over and All Sprint Relays (8:33 am)
Swimmers must wear swim caps provided.
When the water temperature is 78 degrees or less, participants may wear a wet suit.
Water Stops:
Water stop locations: at 1.5 and 3 mile marks which are also the Sprint and Olympic turn around spots. Trash cans will be spaced along the course. Please DO NOT drop cups on the course.
Two utility vehicles will be patrolling the course. Extra water will be available on the carts.
Finish:
After you finish the timing chip should be removed and place the timing chip in a bucket at the finish. All non-returned chips will be billed at a rate of $30.00 per chip. Volunteers will be there to remind the participants.
Upon finishing the race, refreshments will be available for each participant.
Zorbaz will be open at 10:00am.
Awards:
Times will be available on-line at www.pickleevents.com. The award winners will be posted on-line as well.
Awards presentation behind Zorbaz following the race.
Other notes:
If you are concerned that you cannot finish the swim, PLEASE DO NOT enter the water. A relay would be best for your participation. You can run or bike. If you must wear a life jacket or tow a flotation devise you must line up at the back of the pack away from the other swimmers. You will also not qualify for awards when using assistive swim devices.
E-bikes will NOT be allowed. Any participant with an electric assisted bike will be disqualified.
No outside assistance.
No drafting.
Special instructions for the relays:
Each relay packet will contain a single bib number and a timing chip. Your last runner should be wearing the bib and each participant will hand off chip (ankle bracelet) to the next team mate.
VERY IMPORTANT! All chips MUST be returned. All non-returned chips will be billed at a rate of $30.00 per chip. Volunteers will be there to remind the participants.
Race Day Registration Pricing:
Individual: $115
2-Person Relay: $220
3-Person Relay: $330
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