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Run the Ritter

Name: Run the Ritter
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-14
Location: Lakeville

Lakeville, United States • 14 Nov 2026

Run The Ritter - Race overview

Run The Ritter takes place on November 14, 2026 in Lakeville, Minnesota. The event offers multiple trail distances and a Canicross division. The course layout includes a 5 mile loop with additional 3 mile and 10 mile options. The event is described as an end of season trail run for participants seeking one more trail race.

Distances:

3 mile option fun run/walk
5 mile Run The Ritter loop
10 mile Run The Ritter option
Canicross division

The route is south of the river and located right off Hwy I35 in Lakeville, starting from 11300 Ritter Park Trail. The course uses off road wide trails with rolling hills and some rocky sections and includes a short section of gravel road. There is no single track and the layout more closely resembles a cross-country course. The 5 mile course has a total ascent of 525 feet. The event lists separate categories for run and Canicross divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Lakeville

Race information

Registration

10 mi

10 Mile Run the Ritter

5 mi

5 Mile Run the Ritter

3 mi

3 Mile Option Fun Run/walk

Canicross Division

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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