Get in Gear

Get in Gear is a road race held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 24, 2027. Three distances are on the program: the 10K (6.2 miles) at 8:15 AM, the 5K (3.1 miles) at 8:30 AM and the Half Marathon (13.1 miles) at 9:00 AM. No elevation gain is published for the courses, which are run on city streets.

Having all three distances in one morning makes this a flexible spring target, whether you are running your first organized race or looking for a half marathon time to build the rest of your year around. City courses and a large field generally mean steady pacing is possible, so decide on your target pace in advance rather than reacting to the runners around you. A twelve-week build with one long run each week suits the half; the 5K and 10K need far less, and mostly reward consistency through the winter.