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            The KP Challenge is a series of three great, local races — Saint Fennessy 4K, Fitger’s 5K, and Park Point 5-Miler — that are strategically placed throughout the year to help participants build their endurance and stick to a regular training schedule.

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            Get your green on for the Saint Fennessy 4K, a festive fun run perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to jump start your spring training, this is the race for you!

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            A perfect challenge for new runners or a good training race for veterans, the Fitger’s 5K has grown into one of the area’s premier spring races and now welcomes more than 2,000 participants each year.

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          • 2026 Race Registration Opens on January 1

            Come enjoy the height of a northern Minnesota summer at the Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, which holds the crown as northern Minnesota’s oldest road race and features a racecourse sandwiched between the open waters of Lake Superior and the Duluth Harbor.

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          • 2026 Race Registration Opens on July 1

            The Minnesota Mile takes you on a scenic, 5,280-foot journey around Duluth’s Enger Park, treating participants to some of the best views in the entire city during the peak of fall’s color season.

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          • 2026 Race Registration Opens on September 1

            A spooky end to our local racing calendar, the Superior Nightmare 5K brings with it plenty of scary surprises and haunted hijinks. Dress your best for this annual combination of Halloween and running, and be sure to enter our costume contest to decide the day’s best-dressed!

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          • Whether it’s your child’s first-ever race or they’ve just fallen in love with running, our Wednesday Night at the Races series is the perfect place for them!

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          • Not just a perfect getaway for those snowy Saturday mornings, our Saturday Morning at the Races series is also a great way for kids to burn off that extra energy!

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          • Grandma’s Marathon shouldn’t be just for the adults, so be sure to bring the kids to Bayfront Festival Park for their very own race complete with finisher medals!

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            Through our grant program, the Young Athletes Foundation contributes to and supports our area’s recreational and athletic organizations working to provide our community’s kids with pathways of opportunities to live healthier and more active lifestyles.

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          • Our kids. Our community. Our future.

            Through our running shoe program, the Young Athletes Foundation works each year to provide opportunities to high school runners across our five-county region by providing free shoe certificates to athletes in need through their cross country or track and field program.

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          • Our kids. Our community. Our future.

            Through the Eleanor Rynda and Steve & Carolyn Mather Scholarships, the Young Athletes Foundation works to financially support high school and collegiate student-athletes as they continue their education and competitive running careers.

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          • Our kids. Our community. Our future.

            This event was designed with the goal of engaging young people in fun and healthy indoor activities and encouraging and empowering kids and families to continue to participate in healthy lifestyle habits and physical activity at home and in the community.

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            The Essentia Health Fit-n-Fun Run is held each spring and brings together more than 2,000 of the area’s elementary school students for an end-of-year celebration of all the hard work they put into their physical education classes.

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            Our tremendous community of volunteers plays a significant role in helping the Young Athletes Foundation to create memorable and successful events for our runners. More than 1,000 volunteers are needed throughout the year to support our fundraising race events for the YAF.

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            The Young Athletes Foundation was created to serve the community, and for more than three decades we have done that with the help of our local and regional business partners. With events throughout the year, our sponsors assist greatly in our mission of  providing pathways of opportunity to youth in athletic programs and encouraging healthy lifestyles.

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            Do you want to run for free AND add more meaning to your miles Sign up ahead of Grandma’s Marathon weekend to be a charity runner for the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF), and your success in reaching the finish line can help someone else reach theirs.

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  • August 2022

  • Wed 3
    August 3, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Wednesday Night at the Races- Proctor

    Proctor High School 131 N 13th Ave, Duluth, Minnesota

    Wednesday Night at the Races has become one of our most popular summer programs. These races are FREE for children ages 12 and under and are held on Wednesday evenings in July and August. The races will start at 6:00 p.m. on each of the dates listed below. 2022 Schedule July 20 — Superior High […]

    Free
  • Wed 10
    August 10, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Wednesday Night at the Races- Duluth East

    Duluth East High School 301 40th Ave E, Duluth, Minnesota

    Wednesday Night at the Races has become one of our most popular summer programs. These races are FREE for children ages 12 and under and are held on Wednesday evenings in July and August. The races will start at 6:00 p.m. on each of the dates listed below. 2022 Schedule July 20 — Superior High […]

    Free
  • Wed 17
    August 17, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Wednesday Night at the Races- Hermantown

    Hermantown High School 4335 Hawk Circle Drive, Hermantown, MN

    Wednesday Night at the Races has become one of our most popular summer programs. These races are FREE for children ages 12 and under and are held on Wednesday evenings in July and August. The races will start at 6:00 p.m. on each of the dates listed below. 2022 Schedule July 20 — Superior High […]

    Free
  • Wed 24
    August 24, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Wednesday Night at the Races- Year End Picnic

    Wade Stadium 101 N 35th Ave W, Duluth, Minnesota

    Wednesday Night at the Races has become one of our most popular summer programs. These races are FREE for children ages 12 and under and are held on Wednesday evenings in July and August. The races will start at 6:00 p.m. on each of the dates listed below. 2022 Schedule July 20 — Superior High […]

    Free
  • September 2022

  • Fri 9
    September 9, 2022

    Minnesota Mile 2022

  • October 2022

  • Sat 22
    October 22, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    4th Annual North End Nightmare 5K

    earth rider brewery 1715 N 3rd St #1617, Superior, WI

    A spooky end to our local racing calendar, the North End Nightmare 5K gives participants a great chance to test out their favorite Halloween costume while capping off a fun year of local running. There will be plenty of scary surprises and haunted attractions around the racecourse, which travels through the North End of Superior […]

    $35
  • March 2023

  • Sun 19
    March 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    10th Annual Saint Fennessy 4K

    Skyline Social and Games 4894 Miller Trunk Highway, Hermantown, MN, United States

    Named after Don Fennessy, the Saint Fennessy 4K is the first race of our annual calendar and perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to jump start your spring training, this is the race for you! The finish line is located next to Skyline Social and Games in […]

    $30
  • April 2023

  • Sun 23
    April 23, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Fitger’s 5K

    Fitger's 600 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, United States

    With spring around the corner, we are sprinting towards our Fitger's 5K. The iconic 5K has grown into one of the state’s premier races you won't want to miss. It offers a perfect challenge for runners of all ages and abilities while taking participants on a scenic tour of newly-renovated downtown Duluth. PLUS, don’t miss our […]

  • June 2023

  • Fri 16
    June 16, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Whipper Snapper Races

    BAYFRONT FESTIVAL PARK 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United States

    Grandma’s Marathon weekend shouldn’t be just for the adults, so be sure to bring the kids to Bayfront Festival Park for their very own race complete with finisher medals! Bring them out to Bayfront Festival Park on Friday afternoon on race weekend, and let them join hundreds of other children to get their running fix. […]

  • July 2023

  • Thu 13
    July 13, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Park Point 5 Miler and 2 Mile Walk

    Looking for a perfect way to enjoy the height of a northeastern Minnesota summer? Check out the Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk! With an out-and-back racecourse sandwiched between the Duluth Harbor and open waters of Lake Superior, participants are treated to some wonderful views at the region’s oldest road race. Don't miss out on […]

  • September 2023

  • Fri 8
    September 8, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Minnesota Mile

    Excellent for beginners and veterans alike, the Minnesota Mile offers a breathtaking racecourse for participants to the fall season. With a loop racecourse showcasing some of the best views of Duluth’s skyline and Lake Superior, the Minnesota Mile is perfect whether you’re looking to set a new PR or just wanting to be part of […]

  • October 2023

  • Sat 28
    October 28, 2023

    North End Nightmare 5K

    A spooky end to our annual racing calendar, the North End Nightmare 5K offers a chance to combine running and Halloween! Enjoy scary surprises and haunted attractions throughout the event, PLUS a costume contest offers the best-dressed participants a chance to win wonderful prizes.

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