November 8-10, 2019

1:00pm Friday - 4:00pm Sunday, Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN
Our fall running retreat offers a fantastic getaway for you and your girlfriends, or a chance to get to know new running friends! You'll join runners and walkers of all abilities for this inspiring and adventurous girls' getaway weekend. Enjoy running, sightseeing, pampering, recreation and classes where learning is made FUN!  We won't forget the free time so you can relax and refresh. ​The weekend will be led by our National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson.
​All women are welcome!  Moms on the Run membership is not required.
Current Members!  ReTREAT yourself with $25 savings.
Contact your local franchise for a promo code. ​

​REGISTER EARLY to receive your choice of accommodations. 

Why Participate in our Run Retreat?

Relaxation.  Community.  Learning.  Connection.  Laughter.

​These things are hard to come by these days, so let's make it happen! Runners of all abilities are welcome. You don't have to be super fast or super serious about running to love this retreat.  Invest in your fitness and well-being with this amazing weekend, because you're worth it!
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  • We're going to have FUN! This is our primary goal for the whole weekend. We all need a getaway. Visit a winery, relax at a bonfire, check out a new yoga class... there will be some options, so you can choose what you ENJOY!
  • Learn from an Olympian on how to stay focused, how to develop goals and stick with them, and how to balance running with other competing demands
  • Develop new skills and improve your running (become stronger, faster and build endurance)
  • Make new friends
  • Find community surrounded by other women runners
  • Invest in personal growth and self-care
  • Indulge in a weekend away from responsibility

Learn more about the exciting skills you will gain in our retreat details below. 

Registration

Hurry! Prices go up again this fall. The event is expected to sell out.
Early registration will help us block off more rooms so that we can accommodate as many women as possible.
Your all-inclusive weekend experience includes all lodging, meals*, sessions, activities and transportation (see transportation section for details).

Registration options begin at $459*. (Other running retreats start at $700, not including travel. We worked hard to provide this amazing value!) Additional price points and lodging choices are available; additional fee-based activity options may be available. REGISTER EARLY for the best chance at getting your choice of accommodations. Preferences will be handled first come first serve! Room upgrades, when available, will go to early registrants. Payment plans are *available!

*Spring and Summer Moms on the Run Members: Once you are registered for our 2019 training season, please contact your franchise owner for a savings promo code!

retreat Details

All items are subject to change based on event numbers and speaker availability. All runs and exercise classes are optional.
Sample Schedule
  • 7:30 - 8:30am - Morning Run
  • 8:30 - 9:00am - Boot Camp
  • 9:00 - 10:00am - Breakfast/Shower
  • 10:00 - 11:00am - Speaker
  • 11:00am - 4:00pm - Day on the town (lunch*, shopping, winery, movie, R&R, you decide!)
  • 5:00 - 6:00pm - Run/Yoga
  • 6:00 - 7:00pm - Shower
  • 7:00 - 8:00pm - Dinner and Speaker
  • 8:00 - 9:00pm - Activity
  • 9:00 - 11:00pm - Bonfire/Social Hour
*Saturday lunch is not included as we will be in town and groups will have options based on their own preferences.
Topics
You will come away with SO MUCH. Learn from Olympian Carrie Tollefson and professionals in the running industry along with others who will entertain and inspire. Here are some of the amazing things you will receive or learn about!
  • An individual gait analysis; improve your running economics
  • Mind over Matter: mental training strategies
  • Safety on your solo runs
  • Science behind the sport; how to make it work for you
  • Practical help for your pelvic floor
  • Nutrition to fuel our runs and our life on the run (complete with cooking demos!)
  • Gear up for success: What's with compression socks? Foam rolling? Glide? Discover the latest must-have items that will benefit your running

Transportation

Charter bus transportation from a northwest metro transit hub (Anoka, MN) is available to and from the resort; we are unable to provide discounts to those not using the group transportation option. The resort is donating the transportation, so its inclusion is subject to change if we don't reach their minimum requirement.

Carrie Tollefson, Moms on the Run ​Fitness Director

Carrie Tollefson is a professional runner, Olympian, and mother of three who joined our team as National Fitness Director in the spring of 2018. 

"I may have come from an elite side of the sport, but I'm also a mom who is just trying to get out there and get a quick 20-minute run in the midst of my crazy day."

Carrie has a lot of experience with running retreats, and more importantly Carrie is FUN! We are thrilled to have her directing of our first annual getaway!

About Arrowwood

Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, Minnesota is a beautiful, lakeside resort surrounded by Minnesota’s natural splendor. Running Retreat guests will be staying in the resort's charming townhomes and cottages, which include all of the following amenities. Note there are also options available for staying in the main lodge with a private bath if preferred.
  • Great room
  • Dining area
  • Patio or deck
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Air conditioning and heating
  • LCD TVs
  • Bonfire pit
  • Access to resort activities
  • WiFi
Arrowwood Townhouse
Arrowwood Cottage
Run  ~  Eat  ~  Relax  ~  Connect  ~  Learn  ~  Laugh
Join us for a Girls' Getaway Weekend to remember.