Celebrate Spring Becoming Summer
Mark spring progressing into summer with a run around beautiful Lake Phalen.
Great Participant Gift
Every participant receives an exclusive MNy-branded waist pack with buckle closures, perfect for carrying all those summer essentials.
Race In-Person with Confidence!
With size limits and social distancing, MNy 250s offer in-person racing you can trust.
5K Distance
The perfect distance whether you’re a newbie or a speedster…or someone in-between.
Gift for Gathering Your Crew
Refer three friends to join you, and you’ll earn a pair of MNy-branded socks as a thank you gift.
The COVID Safety You Expect
This event is designed for a safe return to racing. Our top priority is safety. Everyone -- staff, volunteers and participants -- plays an important role in keeping the event COVID-safe. Read more here.
Waist Pack
Registration opens for Spring Into Summer MNy 250 on Saturday May 22 at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 11. Participation is limited, so register fast to ensure your spot. If the limit is not reached, registration will close on Friday May 21 at 9 a.m. There is no race day registration.
The cost of 5K registration is $35.00 -45.00 (plus processing fees). The price of the race rises as the race fills.
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
You may confirm your registration for this event here.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be at the Phalen Picnic Pavilion (1600 Phalen Dr. Saint Paul, MN 55106) and it will open at 7a.m. (one hour before start of the race).
Parking is available along the west side of Lake Phalen in parking lots on Phalen Drive. Do not park in Phalen Golf Course parking lot. Please be aware of no-parking restrictions, as participants getting parking tickets is not a fun way to spring into summer!
Spectators are strongly discouraged at MNy 250 events and will be excluded from the entire race venue or select parts of the race venue as made possible by the event site layout.
[Updated 5/18]
With the relaxing of restrictions, all runners should report to the Start Line between 7:55-8:00 a.m. All runners will be started in pairs of two in a single wave beginning at 8:00 a.m. The start line will close at 8:15 a.m.
Questions?
Masks are required to be worn in all areas inside the venue until you have crossed the start line. Masks do not need to be worn on course while running but should not be discarded and must be put back on as soon as possible after crossing the finish line.
Immediately after the finish line there will be a contactless pick-up of a pre-packaged bag with MNy 250 branded Waist Pack, sealed bottles of fluids, and packaged food; one bag per runner. There will not be a fluid station on course.
In accordance with state guidelines there will be no results board, awards ceremony, or finish festival. Once participants have collected their post-race goodies they are asked to promptly depart the event venue without congregating in groups.
Additional Safety measures include, but are not limited to:
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All participants, volunteers and staff are required to undergo an on-site contactless COVID screening (screening questions) before participating in the event
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In order to comply with current state of Minnesota gathering-size restrictions, no unregistered spectators will be allowed at MNy 250s
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All participants, volunteers and staff are required to wear masks (participants are not required to wear a mask while racing)
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Small wave starts to maintain social distancing
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Multiple hand sanitizing stations
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No race day registration
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Fluid stations on courses over 5K in distance, all participants are encouraged to be self-sufficient
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Pre-bagged participant shirt/gift, food and water for contactless post-race distribution
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Runners are required to maintain social distancing at all times while not racing and are encouraged to maintain 6' space between fellow participants whenever possible while on course
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Runners are required to promptly depart finish line after completing race
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No spitting, hugging, or high-fives, but air hugs, virtual high fives and words of support are highly encouraged
For TCM’s full 2021 MNy 250 COVID Safety Plan, click here.
Can I receive a refund or defer my entry to another date?
Refunds are available within 48 hours of registration until 5 days before the event. To request a refund, email info@tcmevents.org within 48 hours of when you submitted your registration. If accepted, you will be refunded your race entry fee; online transaction fees are non-refundable. Twin Cities In Motion does not offer deferments to future events or years.
I can no longer make the event. Can I transfer to a friend?
Unfortunately, transfers are not offered for this event. Thank you for your understanding.
Strollers or pets are not permitted at the event site. Thanks for understanding.
Rewards In Motion (RIM) members will receive points when registering for our MNy 250 events, however they will not count towards your tier status. You may also use previously earned points towards the cost of the event.
RIM is our rewards program that gives back to you for participating in Twin Cities In Motion's events. It is completely FREE and takes just a few minutes to sign up.
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If the event is cancelled for any reason, including federal, state, or local COVID guidance, runners will receive their participant gift via mail, and will be able to submit results. There will be no credits, deferrals or refunds issued.
