September 29, 2012, Saturday - The Big Gay Race 5K
Time: 9:00am
Location: 65 Southeast Main Street (in front of Wilde Roast Cafe)
In 2011 Jacob Frey organized the inaugural Big Gay Race 5K to mobilize the community and fight the anti-marriage amendment. Over 2,000 particpants showed support for the freedom to marry for ALL Minnesotans and their families.
Course Description:
The race begins at Wilde Roast Cafe, 65 Main Street SE in Minneapolis. The loop course runs down historic St. Anthony Main Street and then crosses the Stone Arch Bridge with a fantastic view of downtown Minneapolis. From there it runs up West River Drive along the Mississippi to the Plymouth Bridge, through Boom Island, and finishes back on St. Anthony Main.