June 3: Global Running Day Run/Walk-A-Thon!
Join us for a high-energy, come-as-you-are celebration of Global Running Day—an event that invites everyone to get active and connect through the power of movement. Whether you run, walk, or simply show up to be part of the community, this day is about more than miles. It’s about coming together to support a healthier, stronger Twin Cities.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Cheers to Pride Community Run/Walk
*this event will take place at Utepils Brewing
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Motion Center Run/Walk Maps
5K Loop
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Walk across Randolph to the trail and start left (northeast) towards downtown St. Paul
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Run under the High Bridge and keep going
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Once you pass City House (about 1.1 mile out on your left) look for the 4 sculptures at Upper Landing Park and take the path to the left after the 4th statue
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Do almost a 180 and head back to the southwest on the trail along Shepard Rd. (toward the High Bridge)
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At the stop light at Randolph Ave take a right onto Randolph Ave
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Run down the hill to the start/finish line
5K Out & Back
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Walk across Randolph to the trail and start left (northeast) towards downtown St. Paul
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Run under the High Bridge and keep going northeast
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Run to the second bridges pier (Wabasha Bridge) and turn around (should be at 1.55 miles)
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Run back the way you came to the start/finish line
10K East
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Walk across Randolph to the trail and start left (northeast) towards downtown St. Paul
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Run past downtown and keep heading the same direction along the river trail
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Run along the river trail for 3.1 miles and turn around
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If you hit the ramp that turns into a bridge you have gone a bit too far
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Run back the way you came to the start/finish line
35E 4.2 Mile
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Walk across Randolph to the trail and start right (southwest) away from Downtown St. Paul
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Run up the hill and follow the trail left along Shepard Rd. (do not cross traffic)
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Keep running along the river until you hit the 35E bridge (first road crossing around mile 2)
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Carefully run under the bridge, then take a left at the far side of the bridge and run to the tunnel under 35E
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Take a left and run through the short tunnel
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Take another left and head back towards Shepard Rd.
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Take a right at the trail and head northeast back towards the Motion Center
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At the light at Randolph, take a right and head down the hill to the start/finish line (do not cross traffic at this light)
8 Mile East
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Walk across Randolph to the trail and start left (northeast) towards downtown St. Paul
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Run past downtown and keep heading the same direction along the river trail
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Run up and over the railroad tracks to the Minnesota DNR Central Regional Headquarters sign (mile 4) and turn around
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Run back the way you came to the start/finish line
THE MOTION CENTER ADDRESS:
355 Randolph Ave.
Suite 200
St. Paul, MN
55102
The TCM Motion Center exists to:
Invite
Welcome all runners and walkers regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, pace, shape, age, or income level to foster belonging, knowledge, and confidence.
Connect
Build relationships and collaborate with run clubs, community organizations, and partners throughout the Twin Cities area.
Inspire
Develop lifelong movement habits for physical, social, and mental health as a community.
Whether you're new to motion, returning to motion, or continuing your motion journey, we want to connect.
The Motion Center is welcome to all!
Events at the Motion Center
Providing access, support, and education for the Twin Cities community to engage in fitness.
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