Get in Gear

Get in Gear

Get in Gear is scheduled in Minnesota on April 24, 2027 and will mark the event's 50th anniversary. The event presents multiple organized races and a festival-style finish area with course and festival maps available.

Races offered include:

• Old Dutch Little Chippers Sprocket Scamper for young participants
• 5K
• 10K, which circles the river
• Medtronic Half Marathon, a 13.1 mile distance

Event operations and amenities described for recent editions include on-course fluid stations using reusable silicon cups, a bike valet located at Minnehaha Falls Regional Park, and a volunteer Green Team overseeing waste stream management. The Equity in Motion program provides a limited number of 50% entry fee reductions for Twin Cities In Motion events. A mobile app presented by Medtronic is available to deliver race alerts and participant updates.

Logistics and policies noted for past events include a refund window within 48 hours of registration (valid until five days before the event), limits on post-deadline transfers, and a stroller policy that permits strollers in 5K or shorter distances with an accompanying waiver and stroller bib at packet pick up. Course maps, festival maps, and detailed race-support documents are provided for participants and spectators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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