Central Lakes Trail

Alexandria

Alexandria Triathlon 2020

Come enjoy this summer triathlon with us in West Central Minnesota. Hosted at Lake Brophy County Park a recently renovated park facility just outside of Alexandria. This will be the 1st Annual Alexandria Triathlon.  The race will start with a swim or paddle on our small and quiet Lake Brophy,  followed by a 13 mile bike winding through our scenic lakes, and finishing with a 3 mile run on roads and finishing on mowed paths with views of Brophy Lake.
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With a focus on a safe and fun course, we look forward to creating the athlete experience for many new and experienced athletes. Please JOIN US!​

More info HERE

Big Ole SUP-athon

The Big Ole SUPathon is a charitable paddleboard / canoe / kayak festival promoting paddling on Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes and the Long Prairie River. The BOS offers something for everyone, with multi-lake courses of 6, 12 or 26 mi, and river courses of 8 & 10 mi.  Medals are awarded to the top 3 Men’s & Women’s finishers for each course, followed by a celebratory dinner and the United Way charity raffle. The family-friendly Long Prairie River Cruise is on Saturday, July 13th in Carlos. The 10 mi course starts at 9AM and the 8 mi course at 10AM, followed by a foodtruck lunch and awards at the Hwy 29 river access. Please see the BOS’s PaddleGuru page for detailed information and registration.

Big Ole SUP-athon

The Big Ole SUPathon is a charitable paddleboard / canoe / kayak festival promoting paddling on Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes and the Long Prairie River. The BOS offers something for everyone, with multi-lake courses of 6, 12 or 26 mi, and river courses of 8 & 10 mi.  Medals are awarded to the top 3 Men’s & Women’s finishers for each course, followed by a celebratory dinner and the United Way charity raffle. The family-friendly Long Prairie River Cruise is on Saturday, July 13th in Carlos. The 10 mi course starts at 9AM and the 8 mi course at 10AM, followed by a foodtruck lunch and awards at the Hwy 29 river access. Please see the BOS’s PaddleGuru page for detailed information and registration.

Art in the Park

Join the Alexandria Area Arts Association in City Park, on the banks of Lake Agnes and Lake Henry, for the premier art event of the summer! Art in the Park has been a staple for summer fun for over 40 years, offering guests the opportunity to shop tons of vendors for hand made arts and to enjoy numerous live music acts throughout the weekend. July 28-29th.

Located in Alexandria City Park, just off the Central Lakes Trail. Admission is always FREE!

Art in the Park

Join the Alexandria Area Arts Association in City Park, on the banks of Lake Agnes and Lake Henry, for the premier art event of the summer! Art in the Park has been a staple for summer fun for over 40 years, offering guests the opportunity to shop tons of vendors for hand made arts and to enjoy numerous live music acts throughout the weekend. July 28-29th.

Located in Alexandria City Park, just off the Central Lakes Trail. Admission is always FREE!

Big Ole SUP-athon

The Big Ole SUPathon is a charitable paddleboard / canoe / kayak festival promoting paddling on Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes and the Long Prairie River. The BOS offers something for everyone, with multi-lake courses of 6, 12 or 26 mi, and river courses of 8 & 10 mi. The BOS kicks off at 7AM on Friday, July 13th with our signature event – the 26 mi Big Ole SUPathon! The 12 mi SVEN begins at 10AM, the 6 mi LENA begins at 12PM and all courses are supported by staff with snacks and water. Medals are awarded to the top 3 Men’s & Women’s finishers for each course at 4:30PM at Bugaboo Bay, followed by a celebratory dinner and the United Way charity raffle. The family-friendly Long Prairie River Cruise is on Saturday, July 14th in Carlos. The 10 mi course starts at 9AM and the 8 mi course at 10AM, followed by a foodtruck lunch and awards at the Hwy 29 river access. Please see the BOS’s PaddleGuru page for detailed information and registration.

Friday, July 13th, 2018

7 AM          26 mi BIG OLE SUPathon

10 AM        12 mi SVEN

12 PM          6 mi LENA

4 – 6 PM       Dinner, Award Show & Charity Raffle @ Bugaboo Bay (2800 N. Nokomis, 53608)

 

Saturday, July 14th

9 AM          10 mi LONG PRAIRIE RIVER CRUISE

10 AM          8 mi LONG PRAIRIE RIVER CRUISE

1 – 4 PM       Post-LPRC Party @ River Access (4451 S Riverview Dr NE, 56319)