The Scenic Byway River Run offers a variety of events; 13 Mile, 2-person Relay Half Marathon, 5K and Bike “Tour de Brew” that follows the 13 mile course. This year’s race will be on Saturday, October 10th, 2020 and all events will begin and finish at Court Square Park.
The safety and well-being of our runners, volunteers, event staff, spectators and community is always our top priority. As we move forward with our planning and preparation for the October 10th Scenic Byway River Run, we will continue to monitor COVID-19 response and the efforts that events are currently taking to prevent future risks, while taking the appropriate steps to promote the safety of all involved. We are continuing to watch for updates and follow the guidelines on large public gatherings set by our state and federal health officials, along with working closely with our City and County officials, as we plan for a successful race day.
As we move forward with preparation, times outlined below may change. We will communicate with you as soon as something changes. Thank you!
Schedule of Events:
10/10/2020:
Schedule of Events:
7:00am: Packet pickup (No race day registration!)
8:30 am: Tour de Brew Start
9:00 am: Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay Start
9:20 am: 5K Run Start
Event Details:
Tour De Brew – 8:30 AM Start Time
Come take a ride! This bike tour will follow the same route as our Scenic Byway Half Marathon. Ride the beautiful rolling hills to Blakeley the home of u4ic Brewery. Then follow the course back to Belle Plaine where you can sample some of the Breweries finest beer and root beer. The price of this bike tour includes a shirt.
Half Marathon – 9:00 AM Start Time
This race is chip timed and USATF certified. Our Half Marathon starts at Court Square Park. It follows around the block and through beautiful downtown Belle Plaine before heading north across the Minnesota River. Our volunteers will be there to cheer you on! The course then takes you along Minnesota’s Scenic Byway with rolling hills, eagle sightings and stunning countryside views. Half marathoners will then run back through the historic Avenue of the Trees towards Blakeley, home of U4ic Brewery. Then a gradual climb takes you back to the finish line.
Make sure to pay attention to the water stops throughout the course. Local clubs compete for the best stop and runners vote at the end of the race. We give out over $600.00 in prizes last year to the winners.
The course will have volunteers, Ham Radio operators, and members of the Belle Plaine Police & Fire Departments, as well as some directional arrows to help guide runners through the race route. Be sure to pay attention to all course signs. Participants receive a medal, tee shirt & a drink token.
Half Marathon 2-Person Relay – 9:00 AM Start Time
We will be once again, offering a 2-person relay to our runners. Runners are responsible for their own transportation to and from the half way exchange point. Please note, the 1st runner will run a bit longer than half of the 13.1 miles, due to safety of the runners and having a safe exchange point. The exchange will take place near Mile Marker 8 and Water Stop 4. Space is limited to 50 teams. Participants receive a medal, tee shirt & a drink token.
5K Run – 9:20 AM Start Time
This race is chip timed and USATF certified. Our 5K begins at Court Square Park and leads you on a fun route through Belle Plaine. It is lined with our very best volunteers who will cheer you on with all they have! Participants receive a tee shirt.
Packet Pick Up
October 9th, 2020
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Natural Fitness
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Awards & Prizes
Please stick around for our Awards Ceremony and Prize Drawing at 11:15 AM. Must be present to win prizes. You won’t want to miss this!
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