Road Racing for the beginning of 2013

For those of you looking for some extra running motivation and competition over the winter months, here are some of the local races available to get out and test your legs before the track season starts:

Commitment Day 5k - Metrodome in Minneapolis at 10:00am - Tuesday, January 1st:
http://www.commitmentday.com/content/minneapolis

Polar Dash 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon at Shriners Hospital along the Mississippi River in St. Paul at 9:00am - Tuesday, January 1st:
http://www.polardash.org

Resolution Solution 5k - White Bear Lake at 9:00am - Tuesday, January 1st:
http://www.frontrunnerusa.com/event/resolution-solution-5k-run-and-walk

Charities Challenge Series Resoultion Challenge Indoor Track Races - Bethel University in Arden Hills at 11:00am - Tuesday, January 1st:
http://www.charitieschallenge.org/html/new_year_resolutions_challenge.html

Kick Your Resolution 5k - St. Louis Park at 5:00pm (with bonfire to follow) - Saturday, January 12th:
http://www/finalstretch.com/running-events/kick-your-resolution/info

Meet of Miles - University of Minnesota Fieldhouse Indoor Track at 6:00pm - Monday, January 14th:
no information online...$5 to run, arrive early to get into the proper heat for your 1-mile race

Securian Winter Run 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon - downtown St. Paul at 9:00am - Saturday, January 26th:
http://www.andersonraces.com/events/events-detail.php?intResourceID=30

Freeze Your Buns Run 5k - Hamel Community Center at 9:45am - Saturday, February 2nd:
http://www.hamellions.org/04_run.html

Charities Challenge Valentines Run 5k - Como Lake in St. Paul at 9:00am - Saturday, February 9th:
http://www.charitieschallenge.org/html/valentines_5k.html

Sweetheart Runs 5k, 10k, and 10-mile - Mahtomedi at St. Andrews Church at 9:00am - Saturday, February 9th:
http://www.frontrunnerusa.com/event/sweetheart-runs-5k-10k-10-mile-and-kids-run

Charities Challenge Series Challenge Hearts Indoor Track Races - Bethel University in Arden Hills at 9:00am - Sunday, February 17th:
http://www.charitieschallenge.org/html/challenge_hearts.html

White Bear Winter Frolic 5k - White Bear Lake Marina at 9:00am - Saturday, March 2nd:
http://www.frontrunnerusa.com/event/white-bear-winter-frolic-5k