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offers both guided personalized and group running tours of major cities across the United States, accommodating your needs as both a runner and tourist. Share your love of running with us as we share our city with you!



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Meet Our Minneapolis Manager -
Nate Herrington


Nate is an avid runner who loves getting out and experiencing the City on foot. He enjoys meeting new people and sharing his knowledge of the city with them. Since his first day of college while on a quest to find a way to be connected to the City, the environment, and to others, he discovered running and has kept going ever since. He has completed dozens of marathons & running events across the country. Known to explore new routes, find historical landmarks, and take the unbeaten path, he will share with you both the main attractions and the hidden gems Minneapolis has to offer!


Contact: Nate@CityRunningTours.com


Run requests within a 24 hour period are subject to guide availability.

Our runs take place 7 days a week, all year long excluding Christmas day and Thanksgiving.

 












MINNEAPOLIS

Come on a running tour with us in Minneapolis! Explore some of the 50+ miles of trails, many of which go around the 22 lakes or through the 170 parks! Home to an extensive Parks system, top attractions, great history, and beautiful waterways, Minneapolis is a hidden gem for runners to explore, learn, and have fun!

While discussing the City’s history and pointing out the landmarks, our routes will highlight world class sporting venues including Target Field, a few of the 100+ theatres and 50+ museums including the world renown Guthrie Theatre & Walker Art Center.  Enjoy Minneapolis with the locals – by RUNNING with City Running Tours - Minneapolis! Experience the main attractions, learn key historical facts, and have fun while going for a run!

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Personalized Runs


$60 per person for the first 6 miles/$6 per person for each additional mile. Discounts for groups of 4 or more.

With our personalized runs you choose how far you would like to run, what areas and sights you would like to see and we customize a run based on that information.  Your personal running guide will meet you at the location where you are staying to take you on your run. We will run at your pace, provide water and have a camera in case you feel like capturing the moment.

At the completion of the run we will return you to where you are staying and you walk away with a souvenir goody bag that includes a t-shirt as well as running and city related products.

> SIGN UP FOR A PERSONALIZED RUN


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Weekend 10K Running Tours


$40 per person
$45 per person for the Beer Run

Our Weekend 10K Running Tours are lead by the knowledgeable guides of City Running Tours, the tours will be run at a casual pace to suit all running levels. There will be stops along the way to take photos, take in the scenery, and talk about the landscape.

You will be responsible for your arrival to and departure from the meeting location. This is not a race and is designed as a group run. The number of participants varies from run to run.

All runs will meet at the famous Mary Tyler Moore statue in the heart of downtown on the corner of Nicollet Avenue & 7th Street South. Runners will receive a bottle of water, a Clif Bar, and all souvenir photos posted to Picasa.

Here is the schedule for our Weekend 10K runs:

  • Saturdays - 9:30 AM: City of Lakes Cherry & Spoon Run

    Run by two of the most famous Lakes in Minneapolis and get your photo snapped by the famous Cherry & Spoon sculpture in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. You will visit historic neighborhoods, experience the Parks system, and run through the hip & trendy Uptown area of the City!

  • Saturday - 2 PM: Beer Run
    (INCLUDES free tastings of local brews!)


    Join us for a 6 mile run and learn about Minneapolis’ best restaurants, pubs, and bars! PLUS, sample a few of Minneapolis’ finest brews along the route. A great time for a very casual group of runners that want to participate in a fun run!

    >SIGN UP FOR A WEEKEND 10K RUN


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    Weekday 5K Running Tours


    $25 per person
    $30 per person for the Beer Run

    Our Weekday 5K Running Tours are lead by the knowledgeable guides of City Running Tours, the tours will be run at a casual pace to suit all running levels. There will be stops along the way to take photos, take in the scenery, and talk about the landscape.

    You will be responsible for your arrival to and departure from the meeting location. This is not a race and is designed as a group run. The number of participants varies from run to run.

    All runs except Tues & Thurs evening routes will meet at the famous Mary Tyler Moore statue in the heart of downtown on the corner of Nicollet Avenue & 7th Street South. Tues & Thursday routes will start at the Running Room, Uptown (2801 Hennepin Avenue South)

    Here is the schedule for our Weekday 5K runs:

    Tuesdays & Thursdays - 6 PM - Cherry & Spoon Run
    (includes 10% discount at the Running Room)


    Experience a few of the many beautiful parks while learning about the Minneapolis Park System and its rich history. The route will take us to the most photographed spot – the famous Cherry & Spoon! Starts & ends at the Running Room, Uptown (2801 Hennepin Avenue South). All runners will receive a 10% discount to be used on any apparel, electronics, or shoe purchase!

    Fridays - 4:30 PM - Beer Run

    Learn about Minneapolis’ best restaurants, pubs, and bars! PLUS, sample a few of Minneapolis’ finest brews along the route. A great time for a very casual group of runners that want to participate in a fun run!

    > SIGN UP FOR A WEEKDAY 5K RUN








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