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Spot the Invader
Wednesdays in August, the St. Louis River Alliance runs field experiences on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the St. Louis River. Enjoy a relaxed paddling session on the St. Louis River with AIS staff while learning hands-on about species of concern in the region, how to monitor for potential AIS and what do to if you find something suspicious. No past knowledge or experience with aquatic plants or animals is required for these sessions. Sessions will run about 2.5 hours,…
Find out more »Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game 2017
The Duluth Police Department play softball against the Duluth Fire Department for the 10th annual Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game. Net proceeds from food and beverage sales will be donated to the Northern Lights Foundation, a non-profit organization that gives grants to children facing life-threatening illnesses. The first pitch will be given by Isaac Carlson, past Northern Lights Foundation Recipient. VIP tickets are available for attendees ages 21+ at www.northernlightsfoundation.org. General admission is $5. Family discounts are also available…
Find out more »Pickleball
Open-play pickleball. Equipment and coaches are available. Experienced players can find different skill levels. Four different weekly sessions.
Find out more »Paddle the Pads 2017 Bass Fly Fishing Tournament
Help celebrate Duluth’s newly-restored section of the St. Louis River at Chambers Grove Park by competing in the “Paddle the Pads” fishing contest. More than a quarter-mile of essential spawning beds and fish habitat were recreated thanks to the State of Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund. Prizes will be awarded for the five longest bass. 1st: Echo 8 weight EPR fly rod with Airflo line 2nd: Waterworks-Lamson Micra 5 Reel 3rd: Patagonia Stormfront Sling 4th: Bending Branches fishing paddle 5th: Fly…
Find out more »Hillfest 2017
The eighth annual Hillfest neighborhood street festival is for anyone who enjoys Duluth's Hillside neighborhoods. It takes place at the intersection of Fourth Street and Sixth Avenue East. Food, arts, crafts and more than 20 vendors will be on site. There will be live music by Boku Frequency and Jamie Ness, along with additional entertainment by the Choice Unlimited Arts Dance Troupe. There will also be a free climbing wall, basketball all day and other activities.
Find out more »Dragon Boat Open Paddle
Ever paddled a dragon boat before? This is a chance to try. Blue Water Paddling organizes a weekly open paddle with the aim to "help everyone no matter their skill level or comfort on the water learn how to paddle. You don't even need to know how to swim!" The open paddle is every Tuesday, from May 9 to Sept. 19, at Barker's Island in Superior near the park pavilion and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve building. Equipment…
Find out more »NorthShore Inline Marathon 2017
The 22nd annual NorthShore Inline Marathon is a 26.2-mile race along Highway 61. The half marathon starts at 6:45 a.m. and the full marathon starts at 8:45 a.m. The course follows the same route as Grandma's Marathon from Two Harbors down the North Shore, then rolls through the I-35 tunnels and finishes at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. In addition to the full and half inline marathons, there is a rollerski marathon, a combined 39.3 marathon, a wheels-off half marathon…
Find out more »Birdies and Brews Disc Golf Scramble (Rescheduled)
(NOTE: this event has moved from August 10 to September 21.) Fuse Duluth is hosting their first-ever Disc Golf Scramble, a networking event with beer and golf for any skill level. Each of the course's nine holes will be played twice and will feature beer tasting opportunities provided by Minnesota breweries. Attendees receive a free Bent Paddle disc with the ticket price. Limited space is available. Registration is available for single players or teams of four, ranging between $40-190.
Find out more »Grandma’s Marathon 2018 Registration Opens
Registration for the 42nd Grandma’s Marathon Weekend, which includes Grandma’s Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and William A. Irvin 5K, will open at 10 a.m. on Oct 1. This is the third year registration for all three races will open on the same day. Entries for Grandma’s Marathon will be taken on a first come, first registered basis until the race reaches 9,000 participants. The 25th annual William A. Irvin 5K is limited to the first 2,000 participants to…
Find out more »Fall 2017 Rivet Run
The Rivet Run is a scenic 5k run or walk on the river trail at Pattison State Park, south of the city of Superior. The course passes the 30-foot waterfall twice. Registration is capped at 100 participants. Sleeveless wicking shirts are available to those who register by Nov. 1. Register for both the Summer and Fall Rivet Runs and save $10. There will be door prizes, and also edibles after the run. Proceeds benefit Nordic ski trails.
Find out more »Super Bowl LII
U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis hosts the 52nd annual Super Bowl. The local broadcast will be on NBC affiliate KBJR-TV channel 6.1.
Find out more »Stride, Ride, Glide Tri
Similar to the Pole, Pedal, Pant of years past, the Stride, Ride Glide is a 5kish run on a flat snow-covered dirt road, a 10kish bike on a very scenic snow-covered dirt road with a few hills thrown in, and a 10kish ski on a mix of wide, flat-as-a-pancake trail and hilly-as-heck trail. All proceeds go toward new, more efficient grooming equipment for the trails. Participants can enter this event as an individual or as part of a three-person team.…
Find out more »ALS Walleye Tournament 2018
The 23rd annual ALS Walleye Tournament on Island Lake raises money to combat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gerhig's disease. About 300 anglers are expected to participate, raising roughly $150,000. Anglers depart the Minnesota Power boat landing off County Highway 4 at 7 a.m. Weigh-ins are held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. For more information contact Sandy Judge at 612-672-0484 or sandy @ alsmn.org.
Find out more »Grandma’s Marathon 2018
The 42nd annual Grandma's Marathon is a 26.2-mile race on scenic Highway 61 along the north shore of Lake Superior. The race features 9,000 runners. It begins just outside of Two Harbors and finishes in Duluth's Canal Park. The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon begins at 6:15 a.m. It begins at the edge of Duluth's city limits and follows the regular marathon course through the heart of Duluth. The full marathon starts at 7:45 a.m. The winner should cross the finish…
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