Here are the Minnesota Runner’s World Race Series races for September 2008:

• 09/06/2008, Kaila & Grace’s Hope & Hearts Run, Minneapolis, MN
• 09/06/2008, “Run the Bug” Minneota Boxelder Bug Days 5K Run/Walk, Minneota, MN
• 09/07/2008, Steamboat Days 5K Run/Walk, Carver, MN
• 09/13/2008, TC Lung Run/Walk, Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN
• 09/13/2008, Dave Huffman Memorial Run, Chanhassen, MN
• 09/13/2008, Bear Water Run, White Bear Lake, MN
• 09/13/2008, Kimball Lions 5K Run/Walk, Kimball, MN
• 09/13/2008, Pride 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk, Mankato, MN
• 09/14/2008, Inver Grove Heights 5 & 10 Miler, Harmon Farms Park IGH, Minneapolis, MN
• 09/17/2008, Bridging the Gap, Minneapolis, MN
• 09/19/2008, Wild Adventure Race Fall 24-hour, Biwabik, MN
• 09/20/2008, Applefest Run to the Edge Scenic 5K, La Crescent, MN
• 09/20/2008, Bolder Options Bolder Dash, Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN
• 09/20/2008, Jacks Run for MPS, Eden Prairie, MN
• 09/20/2008, Walker North Country Races, Walker, MN
• 09/20/2008, Alexandria Fun Run, Alexandria, MN
• 09/21/2008, Rally For The Refuge, Ft. Snellng State Park, St. Paul, MN
• 09/21/2008, Woodtick 12K, Grand Rapids, MN
• 09/27/2008, Pace Race 5K Run/Walk for Prostate Cancer Awareness, Minneapolis, MN
• 09/27/2008, Renewable Run – Renew the Earth, Renew Yourself, Sandstone, MN
• 09/27/2008, Norsemen 5k, Mankato, MN
• 09/27/2008, 25th Annual Fall Classic, Battle Lake, MN

Click on the race names for details on each event.

The August 2008 issue of Golf Digest featured a story by Matt Ginella called “Minnesota’s Fab Four: In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, water is always in play.”

Ginella notes that Minnesota has four courses in their top 60 greatest public courses ranking, while California has just three.

His story covers a trip he made to review those four courses: The Quarry and The Legend at Giants Ridge, The Classic at Madden’s and Deacon’s Lodge in Breezy Point.

Always fun to see Minnesota golf showcased on the national stage.