# Minnesota River Bottoms Community Run - **When:** Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST - **Where:** 4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55417 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-218413-minnesota-river-bottoms-community-run ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Minneapolis/MinnesotaRiverBottomsRun?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description The Minnesota River Bottoms Community Run is a low-pressure, self-supported community adventure run designed to capitalize on late-season fall race fitness. Set along the scenic urban trail corridor of the Minnesota River Valley, choose your own adventure up to a full 50K journey. Event Schedule & Logistics Event Dates: Saturday, Dec 12th Start Time: 7:00 AM Start / Main Meetup Location: Minnehaha Falls (Porta potty and parking available) After Party: Venn Brewing (Domino's pizza order or food truck) Route Options & Access Points Choose your turnaround point based on personal goals and distance preferences or meet us halfway. The complete maximum route spans ~43 miles round trip from Minnehaha Falls to the Hwy 169 / Bloomington Ferry Bridge and back.   Minnehaha Falls to Lyndale Ave Parking Lot RT - 30 miles Falls to Old Cedar Ave Bridge RT - 23 miles One way options as well! I’m happy to shuttle people back to their car after our hangout Full Course GPX to Bloomington Ferry Bridge: Garmin Connect Route Gear & Self-Reliance Checklist Because this is a completely self-supported effort, participants are expected to carry necessary supplies and anticipate early winter conditions along the river.   Hydration & Nutrition: There is no water along the route. I'll have a cooler of gallons of water jugs, placed along the route. Bring a water filter for emergency refills. Apparel & Layers: There’s no bad weather, just bad clothing! We'll start in the dark, so have a headlamp, hopefully we'll finish before it's dark. Footwear & Extras: There should be no wet crossings, but snow… Porta potties: Snelling Visitor Center and Old Cedar Ave bridge. No facilities along the route. --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-218413-minnesota-river-bottoms-community-run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-218413-minnesota-river-bottoms-community-run) — data from Run This (runthis.run).