Wednesday Night at the Races in Hermantown

The Young Athletes Foundation and Grandma’s Marathon invite children ages 14 and under to take part in Wednesday Night at the Races, a series of seven summer running races held on seven summer evenings.

Age Groups and Distances
4 and under – 1/8 mile
5 and 6 years old – 1/8 mile
7 and 8 years old – 1/4 mile
9 and 10 years old – 1/4 mile
11 and 12 years old – 1/2 mile
13 and 14 years old – 1/2 mile

Registration is between 5 p.m. and 5:50 p.m., and the races begin at 6 p.m. Participation is free and each week children receive a ribbon upon completion of their race.

The Young Athletes Foundation is a Grandma’s Marathon program that focuses on the promotion and development of healthy and active lifestyles for youth throughout the region. Since its inception in 1990, the YAF has contributed more than $1.8 million to area nonprofit youth athletic organizations.

Race Season Schedule
July 22 — Hermantown High School
July 29 — Superior and Esko high schools
Aug. 5 — Proctor High School
Aug. 12 — Two Harbors High School
Aug. 12 — Hibbing High School
Aug. 19 — Lake Superior Zoo