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LAKE MINNETONKA

LAKE MINNETONKA

COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023

Run , bike and paddle around the lake

Lake Minnetonka is surrounded by hundreds of miles of scenic trails where visitors can experience the diverse community and join other running enthusiasts in both friendly and serious competitions . From fun runs to triathlons , the area has plenty of events to offer .
Not all races and events may be included in this list . All community and regional events may not be reflected here .
Lake Minnetonka Triathlon The Excelsior Commons Saturday , June 17 , 2023 The triathlon covers a half-mile swim , a 15-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run . Information : lakeminnetonkatriathlon . com
Firecracker Races 1-Mile , 5K and 10K Excelsior Tuesday , July 4 Part of the Lake Minnetonka Running Series . Information : excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber . com / lakeminnetonkarunningseries
Tour de Tonka Minnetonka Saturday , Aug . 5 , 2023 The annual Tour de Tonka bike ride has become a staple of the west metro community , growing from 819 riders in its inaugural year of 2006 to nearly 3,500 riders annually . Information : tourdetonka . com
Wayzata Boo Bash Dash Saturday , Oct . 28 1-mile family fun run , 5K and 10K Costumes are encouraged for these Halloween races that benefit Wayzata Sailing programs and scholarships . Choose a certified 10K and crush it like a running monster , use super-hero powers to fly through the 5K or bring the ghoulish gang to downtown Wayzata for the family fun run or competitive Lake Street mile . Information : boobashdash . wayzatachamber . com
Tonka Turkey Trot 5K Minnetonka High School , Tonka Dome Thanksgiving morning , Thursday , Nov . 23 The annual event will offer a 5K and a 100-yard Turkey Scoot for the kids . The event is organized and helps benefit Minnetonka track and field and cross country teams . Info : minnetonkaschools . org / turkey-trot
Luck O ’ The Lake 5K and 1-Mile Excelsior Saturday , March 2024 Part of the Lake Minnetonka Running Series . The St . Patrick ’ s Day themed event is the season opener for runners and walkers . A family-friendly 1-mile is also available . Information : excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber . com / lakeminnetonkarunningseries
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