Red, White & Boom! Two-Person Relay
2019 Gear
Receive an exclusive 2019 finisher medal, Brooks Running® technical shirt.
Finisher Grill-Out
Picnic with hot dogs (beef and veggie), Kemps All-American pops, Old Dutch chips, and more.
Free Transportation
Arrive to the race site and we'll help you locate your relay bus and transition area.
VIP Upgrade
The $25 VIP upgrade includes bonus amenities, an additional gift, and exclusive party area.
Evening Fireworks Display
Celebrate in Minneapolis with a two-day festival. The fireworks display begins at 10 p.m.
Unique Race Bibs
Relay participants enjoy their own race bib color so spectators can easily identify and cheer for you!
Half the Distance
"Quarter-marathon" (approximately 6.5 miles), but a full race day of fun!
Race Festival
Morning of festive activities including music, TCM PR Bell, lawn games, and a cooling zone.
Short-Sleeve Tech Shirt
Exclusive Finisher Medal
For your convenience, packet pick up is available before the event.
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Location |
Date |
Hours |
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Tuesday, July 2 |
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Summit Brewing |
Wednesday, July 3 |
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Father Hennepin Bluff Park |
RACE DAY, July 4 |
Starting at 5:15 a.m. |
On race day, packet pick up will move to Father Hennepin Bluff Park, located at 420 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot at 225 3rd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55401 and Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown at The Depot at 425 South Second Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 are approximately .8 miles from the start line and offers a special rate to participants and spectators under the Red, White & Boom! room block.
Please contact Renaissance (The Depot) Reservations at (612) 375-1700 or 866-211-4611 and ask for the Red, White & Boom 2019 Room Block to get the group rate of $139 for a Standard Guest Room. Please note that specific room types are not guaranteed. Please make the reservation for the actual number of guests staying in the room.
Please contact Residence Inn Reservations at (612) 340-1300 or (866) 211-4612 and ask for the Red, White & Boom 2019 Room Block to get the group rate of $139.00 for a Studio Suite or a One-Bedroom Suite.
Book by June 1, 2019.
Paid parking is available at a variety of ramps and lots on either side of the river. Half marathon participants are encouraged to park near their start line on the west side of the Mississippi River.
City of Minneapolis metered spaces are not enforced on Independence Day. Please be aware not all metered spaces in Minneapolis are operated by the City; always read the information posted on the meter to be certain.
Be aware that normal parking rules and fees apply and take note of any hooded meters (no parking). Allow for at least 30 minutes of extra time on race morning; Main Street closes to traffic between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue at 5 a.m. and reopens at Noon, West River Parkway closes to traffic between Stone Arch Bridge and Plymouth at 6 a.m. and reopens at 11 a.m. and other streets surrounding the start, finish, and course may be blocked. Please plan your route ahead of time and be respectful of private property.
FREE RIDES on Metro Transit buses and METRO lines for participants from 4 a.m.-12 p.m.! Must present printed coupon.
Friends and family are welcome to come to the race, bring a motivational sign, and watch and cheer on participants! As always, please be respectful of private property and do not enter the race course. Pedestrians are permitted to cross the course at intersections where race officials are present to direct foot traffic.
Results will be posted after the events. For results from 2010 - 2018, click here.
V.I.P TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Upgrade Your Entry
Limited VIP passes are available for purchase to add convenience and fun race day amenities to your event experience. The VIP upgrade is available to participants and guests and VIP wristbands are required for access to the VIP Experience Tent on race day.
- Bonus race day amenities including private gear check and toilets
- Exclusive VIP lounge area
- Extra post-race snacks -- fruit, treats, beer,* and mimosas* *valid photo ID required
- Special participant gift
- Post-race massage
Add VIP to your race registration or claim your the upgrade below before the experience sells out!
Questions?
General registration for the Red, White & Boom! begins February 21, 2019 at 10 a.m. Registration closes when field limit is reached or at 6 p.m. on July 3, 2019, whichever comes first.
Registration prices increase as the field fills from $54-$81 per person. Register early for the lowest price!
Use the online registration confirmation tool to verify entry to the 2019 Red, White & Boom!
No, the relay is limited to two persons only.
Registrations may be switched to another distance within the event. Additional fees and restrictions may apply. Registrations may be transferred to another person. Registrations may only be transferred within the designated transfer period for each event and within the same event and distance as the original registration. The Red, White & Boom! transfer deadline is June 26, 2019. Additional fees and restrictions may apply. Once race numbers are assigned, they are never transferable.
Log in to your Race Roster account to begin a switch or transfer. Click transfer and follow the instructions. Email registration@tcmevents.org with questions.
Refunds are available within 48 hours of registration. This policy is valid until 5 days before the event. To request a refund, email info@tcmevents.org or call 651-289-7701 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. Deferrals are not permitted.
Yes. Please have ready their race number and the correct spelling of the person's name. Registrants will be notified of race numbers in the pre-race email following the end of online registration. Picking up others' packets is limited to FOUR at a time if others are waiting; thanks for understanding.
Yes. If you are unable to pick up your packet before the event, packet pick up will also be available near the start line beginning at 5:30 a.m.
No, you may walk or run at any time during the race. Red, White & Boom! relay participants must, however, be able to maintain the half marathon pace limit average of 16-minute-per-mile throughout the race due to course limits.
