• KP Challenge
          • 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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    • Saint Fennessy 4K
    • Fitger’s 5K
    • Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk
    • Minnesota Mile
    • North End Nightmare 5K
    • Youth Races
    • Volunteer
          • Our kids. Our community. Our future.

            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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    • Charity Runners
          • Our kids. Our community. Our future.

            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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    • Sponsors
          • Our kids. Our community. Our future.

            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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Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk

Registration for the 2023 Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk will open on January 1, 2023.

Registration for the 2023 Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk is now open.

Online registration for the 2023 Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk is now closed. In-person registration is available on Wednesday and Thursday, July 12-13.

Date
July 13, 2023

Start Time
6:30 p.m.

Location
Duluth, MN

Capacity
750

Entry Fees
NEW Tier Pricing in 2023!

  • YOUTH $10

    All participants ages 18 & under

  • ADULT $25 | $30 | $35

    January 1-January 15 | January 16-June 30 | July 1-Race Day

Packet Pickup & In-Person Registration
Wednesday, July 12 | 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. @ Grandma’s Marathon Office
Thursday, July 13 | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. @ Park Point Beach House

2023 Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk

A perfect midsummer's eve welcomed more than 600 participants for the 52nd annual Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, adding another year to the region's oldest road race.

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2023 Participants - MOST SINCE 2017

2023 Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk T-Shirt
Included with participant entry fee

A Midsummer's Dream!

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.

PLUS, the post-race celebration offers some of the greatest traditions of a midsummer night in Minnesota, including food trucks and plenty of yard games for both kids and adults.

LOCATION

START & FINISH LINE
Park Point Beach House
4750 Minnesota Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802

COURSE MAP

PARK POINT 5-MILER & 2-MILE WALK

The Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk course starts and finishes in front of the Pavilion on Duluth’s Park Point.

The course travels along Minnesota Avenue before a turnaround takes participants back to the finish line, treating runners and walkers alike with spectacular views of the Duluth Harbor.

KIDS' RACES

LOCATION: Park Point (near finish line)
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
AGES: 14 & under (FREE)

 

The Park Point Seagull Chase means the whole family can get in on the fun this summer!

 

These kids’ races are FREE and open to everyone ages 14 and under. The racecourse is located near the finish line area with several heats starting at 5:30 p.m. (participants separated by age).

RESULTS
RACE RULES

No pets, motor vehicles, bicycles, handcycles, hand-cranked wheelchairs, roller skis, inline skates, or unregistered participants are allowed on the racecourse.

 

Baby joggers and strollers are allowed at YAF events but must start in the back of the corral.

 

Pushrim wheelchair competitors, duo teams, and other adaptive athletes are encouraged to participate but must follow all Wheelchair & Adaptive Program GuidanceNOTE: Adaptive athletes are asked to contact Race Director Greg Haapala via phone at (218) 727-0947 prior to registering so that all reasonable accommodations can be provided.

LOCATION

START & FINISH LINE
Park Point Beach House
4750 Minnesota Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802

COURSE MAP

PARK POINT 5-MILER & 2-MILE WALK

The Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk course starts and finishes in front of the Pavilion on Duluth’s Park Point.

The course travels along Minnesota Avenue before a turnaround takes participants back to the finish line, treating runners and walkers alike with spectacular views of the Duluth Harbor.

RUNNING CLUB EXPERIENCE

We are excited this year to offer a Park Point 5-Miler Running Club Experience to running clubs with 10 or more members. 

 

2023 PARK POINT 5-MILER RUNNING CLUB INFORMATION SHEET

2023 PARK POINT 5-MILER RUNNING CLUB APPLICATION

Who can participate?

  • Any running club from across the country interested in participating in the 2023 Park Point 5-Miler. Participating clubs must have a minimum of 10 runners register for the race by July 6, 2023.

 

What are the benefits?

  • 10% off Park Point-Miler Entry*
  • Entry to Running Club tent pre- and post-race, complete with refreshments.
  • Official Running Club Program bib recognition

 

*Discounts are not retroactive. Club members who have already registered will not be refunded but can still be added to your team and count towards your total number of participants.

 

How can you sign up?

Please have the main contact, or captain, for the running club fill out the program application. This person will be sent all information about the running club program and will be responsible for their club’s benefits, recruitment, and meeting program requirements. Grandma’s Marathon staff will reach out within 5 business days of receiving your application to follow up with details about registration and benefits. There is limited space in the 2023 Running Club Experience and Grandma’s Marathon/Young Athletes Foundation reserves the right to turn away clubs that do not fit the guidelines.

For more information about this program please reach out to our Program Director Alivia Nelson via email at [email protected] or call our office at (218) 727-0947. 

KIDS' RACES

LOCATION: Park Point (near finish line)
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
AGES: 14 & under (FREE)

 

The Park Point Seagull Chase means the whole family can get in on the fun this summer!

 

These kids’ races are FREE and open to everyone ages 14 and under. The racecourse is located near the finish line area with several heats starting at 5:30 p.m. (participants separated by age).

FOOD TRUCKS

Local food trucks K&B Grilled Cheese and Oh My Mini Donuts will be part of the 2023 Park Point 5-Miler & Mile Walk!

 

Both trucks will be setup near the finish line area prior to the race at 5:30 p.m., and they will remain open until approximately 8:00 p.m.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Ski Hut will be on-site at this year’s Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, offering kids a chance to demo one of their Strider balance bikes. Kids can also sign up at the Ski Hut table on race day to be entered for a chance to win their very own balance bike to take home!

 

There will also be several different yard games available for before, during, and after the race. There’s something for the whole family, so make an evening of it and join us for some summertime fun in the sun! 

RESULTS
RACE RULES

No pets, motor vehicles, bicycles, handcycles, hand-cranked wheelchairs, roller skis, inline skates, or unregistered participants are allowed on the racecourse.

 

Baby joggers and strollers are allowed at YAF events but must start in the back of the corral.

 

Pushrim wheelchair competitors, duo teams, and other adaptive athletes are encouraged to participate but must follow all Wheelchair & Adaptive Program GuidanceNOTE: Adaptive athletes are asked to contact Race Director Greg Haapala via phone at (218) 727-0947 prior to registering so that all reasonable accommodations can be provided.

YOUNG ATHLETES FOUNDATION

The Young Athletes Foundation (YAF), the charity arm of Grandma’s Marathon, was created in 1990 to assist with the promotion and development of healthy and active lifestyles for youth throughout Carlton, Cook, Douglas, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. Since its inception, the YAF has donated more than $1.3 million to the community’s youth athletic, recreational, and nonprofit organizations.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of our Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) events or have any other questions, please contact our Program Director Alivia Nelson via email at [email protected] or call our office at (218) 727-0947.