Race Information

The 5K and 10K courses start at the Kohler Meadows Park in Vadnais Heights and will provide a beautiful run for all race participants.

All runners will have food and drinks at the finish line and will receive an exclusive Snail Run t-shirt, regardless of your pace!

Participant t-shirts are by A4 for sizing chart click here.

Photos

There are currently no professional photos of this event.

Parking

There is a parking lot on McMenemy Street just north of County Road F. There is overflow parking off McMenemy Street on Lily Pond Lane and Sunflower Court. Directions and parking areas are designated on the Directions/Parking link.

Course Information

The 5K course will run down on the road in between Vadnais Lake and return on the same route. The 10K will traverse lakes that are undeveloped and very secluded. The course goes around Sucker Lake and through the expanded and re-developed Vadnais Lake of Snail Lake Regional Park. The courses will remind you of being up north after seeing the pine and aspen trees, and the loons on the lakes.

Background

This is the 8th year that Final Stretch has managed the Vadnais Heights Heritage Run, now called the Snail Run. The course will give you an “Up North” feeling as you run between tall pines and around the two lakes. These lakes are pristine as no motorboats or cabins are allowed. The event is part of the Vadnais Heights Heritage Days celebrating the great history of their town. After the race, you can enjoy a great parade and food stands at the City Park.

Race Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female runners in each age category: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up. Award ceremonies will immediately follow the race near the start/finish line in the park.  Must be present to win.

Top runners in 2010:

Race Success

2011 Anticipated Participation Level - 450 Runners
2010 Participation Level - 300 Runners
2009 Participation Level - 380 Runners

Race Benefits

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