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Best bargain race - Rocky's Run - 2015 Best of MN

May 14, 2015 at 3:10PM
Rocky's Run gives members of the public a chance to test themselves on the same course as the annual Griak Invitational. 2014 - Here, the University of Minnesota Women Cross Countr team start the 29th Griak in 2014. -- Copyright Christopher Mitchell / SportShotPhoto.com
Rocky's Run gives members of the public a chance to test themselves on the same course as the annual Griak Invitational, pictured here. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Star U runner Rochelle "Rocky" Racette was killed in an auto accident in 1981, and ever since then, this event has been held in her name. Despite its sad origins, it's a fun, friendly race that is short, but tough: six undulating kilometers around the U's Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul. It will challenge your legs, but not your wallet; this is the best workout you can get for $15, period — and the money goes to a scholarship for a student athlete. This year's run is scheduled for Nov. 8. imathlete.com/events/rockysrun

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