At Chanhassen Moms on the Run, we empower women (not just moms) through fitness, fun and friendship . Whether you want to walk, start running, improve endurance, increase speed or train for a race, we’re here to support you. We offer coached workout classes and group runs, as well as half and full marathon training plans to help you reach your goals.
Experience the benefits of running while building friendships and confidence. Join Chanhassen Moms on the Run today and take the next step toward a healthier, stronger you!
INDOOR and outdoor options! We’re moving indoors on Mondays for a total body fitness/conditioning class will combine strength training with high-intensity cardiovascular intervals to improve muscular endurance and overall fitness. Challenge yourself with these full-body exercises for a fun and complete workout.
We’re keeping the outdoor fun going all winter long! Bundle up and join us for our weekly endurance run or walk on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings! Whether you’re building endurance, increasing mileage, maintaining your running base, or adding an extra interval workout, we’ve got you covered. All paces and fitness levels are welcome!
A few winter reminders: Reflective gear is required on Wednesday evenings. If conditions get too icy or wind chills drop below zero, we’ll head indoors to the ECCS Dome. Cold weather won’t stop us from moving!
Mondays: 6:30-7:30pm Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Meet in the PRMS middle school fitness room (across from the gym) for a total body fitness/conditioning class. All equipment provided. Bring a water bottle and tennis shoes.
Wednesday Evening Endurance: 6pm Chanhassen High School Parking Lot
Bundle up and join us on Wednesday evenings for a 45- minute headlamp run or walk! Enjoy the fresh air, good conversation, and movement. It’s the perfect mid-week pick me up. Reflective gear required.
Saturday Endurance: 8am Locations Vary in Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, and Victoria
Our Saturday weekly endurance training allows our members to walk, jog, or run for 30 to 45+ minutes. This class option offers a steady pace cardio workout with an option to focus on increasing mileage, for those interested in training for a 10K, half marathon or beyond. This class meets at various places around Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, and Victoria.
Register Today for our 2026 Winter Season
November 9-December 18
Flexible Options:
Indoor Muscle Mondays (attend 6 indoor sessions): $99
Outdoor Endurance (Attend any/all outdoor runs during the 6-Week session): $69
ALL IN (Best Value!) Attend any/all Muscle Mondays and Endurance Running- $139
If you have any questions about enrollment or need financial aid, please contact Kate kate.walton@momsontherun.com.
I started running after college as I wanted to compete in triathlons (having been a swimmer growing up). Running was my weakest leg, and I really didn’t enjoy it. What really helped was finding a great group of people to run with.
I learned that running with others was FUN and really helped the miles go by quick- and the accountability piece was key! I learned that the “runner’s high” is real and it quickly became my go-to form of exercise.
Through my journey as a runner, I have made so many lifelong friends and have had some incredible experiences, including three marathons, two half Ironmans, and 5 Ragnar relays all in different states. I am looking forward to adding a few more races to my list soon!
As a coach at Moms on the Run, I get to share my passion for teaching and my love of running with others. There is nothing better than to see the women in MOTR push themselves and meet goals they once thought were impossible. The friendships made and fun we’ve had, are the icing on the cake!
When I’m not running the trails, you can find me running my 3 busy kids around town to their various activities, or running the halls of La Academia Elementary where I teach Gifted Services.
My name is Heather and I am looking forward to another season as a MOTR coach. I started running in my 30s so that I could complete a triathlon. I ultimately learned to enjoy running enough to have completed a marathon. What I love most about running is that all you need is a pair of running shoes and a step out the door. I joined MOTR 8 years ago after struggling to take time for myself to workout after becoming a mother. I found MOTR to be a perfect fit for me as I was finally able to commit to a fitness program … and it led me to a PR in last Fall’s Twin Cities 10-Mile.
I live in Chanhassen with my husband, 12-year-old son, and 10-year-old daughter.
Before joining MOTR I never really thought of my self as a runner because it always felt too hard. I especially didn’t like running with other people. It seemed very daunting to put myself out there, exposing my lack of endurance to the world and then feeling defeated when I would be winded after only 30 seconds of running. Nope I wasn’t a runner – or so I thought. I joined MOTR four years ago after I was invited to try it out by a good friend.
The idea of going at my own pace and not having to meet anyone else’s idea of what I ‘should be able to do’ felt do-able. I loved that it was all about me and what I could do, that day, during that class. As far as running with other people went, it was better than I thought. Especially when there were other women like me, just starting to get back into shape, learning to run. I found myself actually enjoying class, meeting new friends and to my surprise, liking running.
Over the spring and summer I built up my endurance little by little, and by the end of the season I ran my first 5K in 8 years. Then, the opportunity arose and I decided to run the TC 10 mile, something I really never dreamed I would do, or had wanted to do before joining MOTR. With the motivation and support from the coaches and the other MOTR members I did it! Man, talk about a runner’s high!
MOTR helped me go from barely being able to run for 30 seconds to running a 10 mile race in just 6 months – by showing up to class, working to build strength, endurance, and confidence in myself and from the encouragement of the awesome coaches and members, many of which have become lifelong friends.
This will be my third spring/summer season and first season coaching. It’s only gotten better since that first summer, even during the pandemic. There’s nothing that will stop this group! I look forward to running along side you.
I live in Carver with my husband, Greg, two kids: Owen (14) and Grace (9).
I grew up locally and lived in other places of the country and world before returning to my roots a couple of years ago. My husband and I bought my childhood home and moved back to Chaska with our two kids: Claire (15) and Collin (12). I have been a college/graduate school professor for about 15 years and recently transitioned into leadership coaching and consulting.
I have loved to run my entire life, and running with a team is especially rewarding for me: I served as the captain of my high school track and cross-country running teams and went on to be a college athlete in cross country and track.
When I married another college runner, we couldn’t help but host a 5k run for friends and family on the weekend of our wedding… despite how dorky our guests might think that was! We spent the pre-parenting years of our marriage training together and traveling to destination marathons. Joining MOTR helped me find new friends when I moved back to the area, pushed me back into the running rhythms I had lost in early parenthood, and spurred me on to finish my 13th marathon a few months ago. I also serve as a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run, an organization that creatively teaches life skills to girls aged 3rd-5th grade in the context of running.
I have always been an active person keeping myself busy doing a range of activities from sports in high school, rec leagues and hiking in Virginia, and switching to yoga and more hiking after moving to Minnesota. Then I picked up running when my best hiking buddy moved out of state and I needed an activity that I was more likely to do solo and closer to home.
As a stay at home mom, I really enjoy getting out for a run – whether it’s solo “me” time, or time to socialize with other women. Moms on the Run has been a great way for me to learn a new communities through both friendships and exploring the area with running. I started off with the Apple Valley/Farmington MOTR group, then switched to Waconia MOTR in 2020. Now in 2025 I am excited to meet a new community of active women in the Chaska/Chanhassen areas.
Since my kids are both now in school full time, I have become a substitute teacher at their elementary school. It’s the perfect mix of working on my terms while still having the same flexibility and availability of a stay at home mom. We enjoy spending our summer days walking to Lake Waconia for a morning or afternoon of splashing around or paddling out to the island for a picnic.
Starting in 2019, I have ran numerous 5Ks and handful of 10K’s, 10 mile races, half marathons, and 2 full marathons. My favorite running memories are from traveling to southern California to participate in a 24 hour relay running event for Team World Vision, and traveling to Florida with a friend to complete a race weekend in Clearwater consisting of a 5K on Saturday followed by a half marathon on Sunday. Last year I set my marathon PR at the Eau Claire Marathon, which I enjoyed much more than my first marathon (Twin Cities). Currently I have my eyes set on completing a 50K later this summer following a modified Backyard Ultra format.
Get ready to give thanks (and planks!)
We're heading to the Austin Marathon, Half & 5K, Feb. 12-16, 2027 for our next destination race. Get ready for an amazing weekend of fitness, fun and friendship with Moms on the Run and your National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson. This will be our 6th annual destination weekend and each year keeps getting better and better! You won't want to miss it. Grab your friends and teammates and register!
Run Austin with Us!We’re thrilled to have you as part of our community. We appreciate you and are here to cheer you on every step of the way!
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Kate Walton
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
1085 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN 55318
Chanhassen High School Parking Lot
2200 Lyman Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Our unique approach features women of all ages and fitness levels supporting other women. A strong sense of community thrives in this fun team environment. Ultimately, this is the trigger that helps you establish and stick to your fitness routines.
Our friendly and professional coaching staff, including certified fitness instructors, offers additional support and expert advice.
Encouragement and accountability are our forte. Over time, you will form friendships that will help you stay accountable to regular exercise, the program and to each other. Our members-only Facebook group provides support outside of class and helps us stay connected.
Our signature training program lets you attend classes from 1 to 4 times per week. We strongly recommend choosing an interval class at least once a week, which includes a higher level of structure and support. From walkers to runners, women will start at their own level and progress throughout the season.
Our strength and cardio boot camp offers a variety of workout options to help you get fit. We’ll help maximize your metabolism by providing run/walk high intensity interval training (HIIT) at your level. Enhance your fitness level by improving strength, muscle tone, speed and agility.
Our Polar run offers you a way to maintain the running endurance you built up during the summer and fall, while staying accountable and motivating during the long, cold winter months.
We also host our popular “Muscle Mondays” indoor strength-training classes at Chaska High School.
Let us know if you would like to learn more about our program or have questions.
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