Jan 2024
Saturday Morning at the Races: St. Scholastica
The Young Athletes Foundation is again partnering with Duluth-area colleges to present three Saturday Morning at the Races events, providing opportunities for children to practice healthy living during the colder months by participating in running races. Schedule Jan. 6 – Burns Wellness Commons at the College of St. Scholastica Jan. 20 – Ward Wells Fieldhouse at the University of Minnesota Duluth Feb. 3 – Marcovich Wellness Center at the University of Wisconsin-Superior The series is free and open to all…
Find out more »Saturday Morning at the Races: UMD
The Young Athletes Foundation is again partnering with Duluth-area colleges to present three Saturday Morning at the Races events, providing opportunities for children to practice healthy living during the colder months by participating in running races. Schedule Jan. 6 – Burns Wellness Commons at the College of St. Scholastica Jan. 20 – Ward Wells Fieldhouse at the University of Minnesota Duluth Feb. 3 – Marcovich Wellness Center at the University of Wisconsin-Superior The series is free and open to all…
Find out more »Feb 2024
Saturday Morning at the Races: UW-Superior
The Young Athletes Foundation is again partnering with Duluth-area colleges to present three Saturday Morning at the Races events, providing opportunities for children to practice healthy living during the colder months by participating in running races. Schedule Jan. 6 – Burns Wellness Commons at the College of St. Scholastica Jan. 20 – Ward Wells Fieldhouse at the University of Minnesota Duluth Feb. 3 – Marcovich Wellness Center at the University of Wisconsin-Superior The series is free and open to all…
Find out more »Jun 2024
Whipper Snapper Races for Kids
The Whipper Snapper kids' races are held each year in Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park on Grandma’s Marathon weekend. These races are free and open to children age 14 and under. All participants receive a ribbon at the completion of the race. The free short-distance races are a way to introduce kids to running or keep the fire burning bright for future marathon finishers. Age Groups and Distances 4 and under — 1/8 Mile 5-6 — 1/8 mile 7-8 — 1/4…
Find out more »William A. Irvin 5K 2024
The 30th annual William A. Irvin 5K kicks off a weekend of running events and festivities surrounding Grandma’s Marathon. The 3.1-mile course starts and finishes near the William A. Irvin ore boat located next to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The course passes some of Duluth’s most iconic landmarks, including Bayfront Festival Park, Sister Cities Park, Gichi-ode' Akiing Park, the Lake Superior Maritime Museum, the Aerial Lift Bridge and the William A. Irvin ore boat museum. The participation fee for…
Find out more »Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon 2024
The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile race held in conjunction with Grandma's Marathon. With rolling hills and a net downhill elevation, the racecourse starts north of Duluth and runs along Scenic Highway 61, hugging the shores of Lake Superior before taking participants through the heart of Downtown Duluth and finishing in historic Canal Park. The participation fee is $140. Registration is at raceroster.com.
Find out more »Grandma’s Marathon 2024
The 48th annual Grandma's Marathon is a 26.2-mile race on scenic Highway 61 along the north shore of Lake Superior. 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. on 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 line around 10 a.m.
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