Maple Grove Half Marathon Coverage
May 17, 2008
The first running of the Maple Grove Half Marathon and 5km began under ideal conditions with a capacity field of runners. The course began at the Maple Grove High School stadium, and wound its way though residential neighborhoods, around beautiful Rice Lake, and beneath I-94 before completing the loop back to the high school. Half marathon winners were Nathan McCann and Katie Thompson, with 5km honors going to Eric Kalmes and Kate Wold. Results and photo set coming soon.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
May 13, 2008
The Minnesota off-road season kicked into high gear last week with the start of the Thursday Night series at Buck Hill and the MNSCS series opener at Harmon Park. Jay Richards provides the recap and looks ahead to the first point-to-point race of the season.

Victor C. Dunder Award Deadline May 15
May 13, 2008
The application deadline for the Victor C. Dunder awards is this Thursday, May 15th. The annual Victor C. Dunder Ski Equipment Awards help support first year high school skiers with equipment awards.

Hanson Team Finishes Second in Nevada Passage
May 12, 2008
Peter Hanson, local skier and triathlete, competed in the G4 Challenge Nevada Passage last week, with his team taking second place and qualifying for the competition in the UK early next year. The Nevada Passage featured a wide range of events from mountain biking to towing a car uphill.
Related:
Photoset: Nevada Passage

Spring Cup Coverage
May 11, 2008
After enduring rain for much of the previous day, the sun and brisk winds swept over Harmon Park Sunday morning to help dry the Spring Cup course out. We've posted photo sets from the Sport and Comp/Expert races.
Related:
Photoset: Sport - 372 photos, Comp/Expert - 254 photos
Results: Spring Cup

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Synergy Time Trial Coverage
May 10, 2008
There was a big turnout again this year for the annual spring time trial on the Winthrow course, this year labeled the Synergy Time Trial. Racers completed on a looped course that featured rolling terrain and a southeast wind that made the back side of the loop a tough haul.
Related:
Photoset: 20K - 49 photos, 40K - 125 photos
Results: 20K, 40K

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Midwest MTB Racing Recap
May 6, 2008
The last of the snow has melted away at Maplelag and Jay Richards is back to mountain biking again. Read his recap on the recent area races, as well as a look towards this weekend's Spring Cup MNSCS series opener.

Snake River Canoe Race Coverage
May 3, 2008
After threats of rain and possible snow, participants in the annual Snake River Canoe Race were instead treated to bright sunshine, warming temperatures and even a northerly tailwind. Rains from the previous 24 hours boosted the river height and speed, making for very fast but sometimes tricky conditions.
Related:
Photoset: Start - 49 photos, 5K point - 90 photos, CR 19 - 13K point - 177 photos, Hwy 65 - 19K point - 77 photos
Results: Snake River Canoe Race Results
Race Report by Chuck Ryan

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Victor C. Dunder Award Deadline Extended
May 1, 2008
The application deadline for the Victor C. Dunder awards have been extended to May 16th. The annual Victor C. Dunder Ski Equipment Awards help support first year high school skiers with equipment awards.