More Information on registration, route, music, lodging and prizes to come!
The Northfield Historical Society invites you to come ride the escape route of the notorious James-Younger Gang, but this time, they are riding steel horses!
On September 7, 1876, the Gang, led by Jesse and Frank James and the Younger brothers, attempted a bank raid on the First National Bank of Northfield. While the raid was in progress, the townspeople rounded up their firearms and fought back. When the fighting stopped, two Northfielders had been ruthlessly murdered by the Gang, and two of the outlaws lay dead in the streets. The largest manhunt in U.S. History (at that point) ensued. The Younger brothers were captured in a slew outside of Madelia, MN, while the Jesse and Frank escaped to meet their fate at a later day.
Saturday, August 28, 2010 riders will saddle up on their motorcycles and follow part the rout the Gang used on their ill-fated robbery attempt. The event begins with a recreation of the robbery. Then the riders will follow the trail down the old Dodd Road to Elysian. On the way back, we'll water the horses at Lexington and Millersburg, before returning to Northfield for a post-rally party with prizes at the Reub-N-Stein.
Everyone is welcome to come along. The cost is just $20.00 per rider, and includes an Outlaw Run t-shirt plus free admission to the Northfield Historical Society for the day.
Schedule of Events
9:00-10:100 Registration on Bridge Square and Museum Tours
10:00-10:30 Raid Reenactment and Outlaw Escape, The Run Starts
11:30 Fun and games at the the Thirsty Beaver in Elysian
1:00 Lunch at the Hideaway in Lexington
2:15 Horseshoe contest at Boonies in Millersburg
3:30 Return to Northfield for a party, prize drawings and live music at the Reub-N-Stein.
Games Change!
This year's Outlaw Run will NOT be a poker run. We will however, have games of skill throughout the run and the person with the most points will win the top prize!
This Year's prizes include:
A pair of Minnesota Twins Tickets to the September 19 game vs Oakland and an autographed baseball from Alexi Casilla
A pair Minnesota Vikings Tickets to the home opener on September 19 vs the Miami Dolphins
Two sets of 4 passes to the Defeat of Jesse James Days
Each set includes
- 4 passes to the DJJD rodeo on Friday Night
- 4 front row seats to the Bank Raid Re-enactment
- 4 DJJD buttons
And many other prizes!
Pre-registration is closed, you can still register the day of the event.
T-shirts are limited so come earl!
Downtown Map
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Make it a weekend in Northfield!
Make it a weekend in Northfield. You can see what is going on in Northfield at the Northfield Entertainment Guide. The Archer House is offering $20.00 off a room night for Outlaw Run riders.
Sponsors
By registering for the Outlaw Run you hereby release and discharge the City of Northfield (City) and the Northfield Historical Soceity (NHS) and their agents, employees and officers from all claims that you may have or which your heirs, executors, or assigns may have against the City or NHS, for all personal and property injuries caused by arising out of the Outlaw Run sponsored by the Northfield Historical Society.
