YOU’RE WELCOME AT COTTAGE GROVE MOMS ON THE RUN

At Cottage Grove Moms on the Run, we’re all about inspiring and transforming women (not just moms) through a lifestyle of fitness, fun and friendship. Whether you’re looking to walk, learn to run, or tackle another marathon, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Our coached group runs and workout classes cater to all fitness levels. The diverse range of workout classes, running plans, and half and full marathon training programs improves strength, flexibility, speed and endurance. But we’re not just about fitness – it’s about forging meaningful connections along the way.

Join Cottage Grove Moms on the Run today and become part of something special. Join our group of amazing women all embracing the journey toward a healthier, happier life.

FALL STRENGTH + CARDIO BOOTCAMP

Commit to get fit! Our 8-week boot camp offers strength and cardio interval training to help maximize your metabolism by providing HIIT at your level. Our weekly endurance run helps maintain your running base and increase endurance.

COTTAGE GROVE FALL CLASS SCHEDULE

The format for our interval training class includes 20 minutes of walk/run intervals intermixed with 20 minutes of strength training and 10 minutes of warm-up, cool down and stretching. Our workouts are designed by our National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson.  Participants are encouraged to bring 5 lb weights and a yoga mat. 

Our weekly steady paced cardio workouts are designed to help participants build endurance and either increase their mileage, maintain their running base, or add in an additional interval workout.

Spring/Summer Class Schedule:

Interval Training + Strength: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30pm.   

Endurance Run/Walk: Saturdays at 7:00am.

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Please contact cottagegrove@momsontherun.com with any questions

Strength and Cardio Bootcamp Fall Session
September 8 through November 1, 2025
Flex 10 Class Pass $129 (10 classes)
Unlimited Classes $199

 

                                   

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1 Class/Week: $49/month
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​*Note: You may pause your Cottage Grove subscription for up to two months, and you will be charged a $10 administration fee. You may cancel at any time after your first payment.  We require 30 days’ written notice, and you will be charged a $25 administration fee. Email cottagegrove@momsontherun.com to request a pause or cancellation of your subscription.

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OWNER & HEAD COACH CHARLY MCDANOLD

My name is Charlyn McDanold. I am a wife, a mom of 3 busy kids and the lucky owner and head coach of Cottage Grove Moms on the Run for the last 7 years!!

One of my most FAVORITE things is getting to help women take an hour for themselves, to fill their cups, surround themselves with a supportive team to do life with and to help them see they deserve to have goals too. Don’t think you need to see where you are at before you try us out. We want you RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE and we will motivate, support and take steps with you to where you want to be.

Moms on the Run 5K/10K/Kids Run: Aug. 24, 2025

Celebrate your spring/summer training season with our biggest race of the year: Moms on the Run 5K/10K and Kids Run. To top it off, enjoy our sunset fun fest, where we'll have food trucks, a DJ dance party and more. Mark your calendars for Aug. 24 from 5-9 p.m. at Lake Phalen in St. Paul, MN.  

Learn more about the race and register.

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Not a member? This is a great chance to try us out!

WELCOME MEMBERS

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!

To access your class schedule, update payment information or make changes to your profile, visit your member account.

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FRANCHISE OWNER:

Charlyn McDanold

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COTTAGE GROVE LOCATION DETAILS

Glaical Valley Park
9900 Ravine Pkwy S
Cottage Grove, MN

Spring/Summer Location 2025

Fall Location 2025


Park High School Activity Center

8040 80th St S Cottage Grove, MN

Indoor Winter Location


Pine Tree Valley Park
8431 Indian Blvd.
Cottage Grove, MN 

Alternate location 


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THE MOTR DIFFERENCE

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Our weekly steady paced cardio workouts are designed to help participants build endurance and either increase their mileage, maintain their running base, or add in an additional interval workout.  

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Our friendly and professional coaching staff, including certified fitness instructors, offers additional support and expert advice.

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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. ​

year-round programming

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SPRING AND SUMMER: SIGNATURE TRAINING

Our signature training program lets you attend classes from 1 to 5 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.

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FALL: STRENGTH + CARDIO BOOT CAMP

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.

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WINTER: POLAR RUN AND INDOOR TRAINING

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 virtual and indoor strength-training classes.

MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON TRAINING PLANS

Moms on the Run offers training programs and social media groups to current customers who are training for a marathon or half marathon.

Our training plans have been designed by our National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson.

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