TO 2026 RACE DAY
Thursday, July 16
Duluth, MN | 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 16 | Duluth, MN | 6:30 p.m.
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NEXT PRICE INCREASE — MAY 16
The best 3-for-1 deal anywhere in local road racing — take the KP Challenge!
We know you don’t shy away from a challenge, so why not take on the KP Challenge?!
With three great YAF races spread out across the early spring and into the summer, the KP Challenge offers a perfect mix of distances and challenges for rookie and veteran runners alike.
Runners don’t take shortcuts, but this is one you’ll like — it’s only $65 for adults to enter all three races!
Saint Fennessy 4K — March 14 | Fitger’s 5K — April 18 | Park Point 5-Miler — July 16
Saint Fennessy 4K — March 14
Fitger’s 5K — April 18
Park Point 5-Miler — July 16
Online registration for the 20XX Park Point 5-Miler is now closed. Race packet pickup and in-person registration is available Wednesday-Thursday, July 16-17 at the following times and locations:
Wednesday, July 16 — 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Grandma’s Marathon Office (351 Canal Park Drive)
Thursday, July 17 — 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Park Point Beach House (4750 Minnesota Avenue)
NOTE: The capacity for this year’s race is 800 participants. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis until that capacity is reached.
Kids Run Free
In celebration of its 50th year, Grandma’s Marathon has announced that it will offer FREE KIDS ENTRIES (18 & under) to each of the five Young Athletes Foundation races in 2026.
Healthy communities start with healthy kids. By removing the element of cost for these races, we hope to open the door for more kids to run, play, and discover what they’re capable of.
This is how healthy lifestyles start, and it’s just one of the ways we can help take care of our community and extend the amazing impact of Grandma’s Marathon past one weekend in June.
We hope there’s plenty of new faces at our events in 2026. We’re excited to see you at the start line!
SUMMER NIGHT, DONE RIGHT
Looking for a perfect way to enjoy all the best parts of a northeastern Minnesota summer? Be sure to join us at the next Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk!
Not only is it the region’s oldest road race with a distance and course that’s perfect for both competitive and recreational participants, this event also brings to life some of the greatest traditions of a beautiful midsummer night in Minnesota!
2025 Participation
2026 RACE DETAILS
RACE DATE & TIME
Thursday, July 16 | 6:30 p.m.
START & FINISH LINE
Park Point Beach House
4750 Minnesota Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
Pricing Structure (Adults)
January 1-May 15 — $20
May 16-June 30 — $30
July 1-Race Day — $40
Pricing Structure (Youth – Ages 18 & Under)
January 1-Race Day — FREE
Per Minnesota’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act, all listed race entry costs include surcharges and processing fees.
Online registration continues through race day, as space allows. Race packet pickup will be available at the following times and locations:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. @ Grandma’s Marathon Office
THURSDAY, JULY 16
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. @ Park Point Beach House
The areas of Park Point and Canal Park will be extremely congested on race day.
PARKING INFORMATION
If you plan to park at the start/finish area near the Park Point Beach House, it’s highly recommended you plan to cross the Aerial Lift Bridge no later than 5:30 p.m. Anyone arriving to Park Point after this time runs risk of not finding available parking and potentially not arriving to the start line in time for the race.
NOTE: Motorists will not be able to leave these parking lots until the race route reopens to northbound traffic at approximately 7:10 p.m.
RACE SHUTTLE INFORMATION
We are also offering a FREE race shuttle this year, which will transport you to and from the start/finish area near the Park Point Beach House. The shuttle will depart from in front of The Garden Event Center (425 S. Lake Avenue) in Canal Park prior to the race, and it will also return to this location following the race.
SHUTTLE DEPARTURE TIMES (from Canal Park) – 4:50 p.m., 5:20 p.m., and 5:50 p.m.
RETURN SHUTTLE DEPARTURE TIMES (from Park Point) – 7:15 p.m., 7:50 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
All people who use the FREE race shuttle service will receive a $5 coupon to Grandma’s Restaurants.
Awards will be presented to the top overall and age division participants in both the 5-Mile Run and 2-Mile Walk. A breakdown of award recipients is below:
5-MILE RUN
Overall – 1st to 3rd
12 & Younger – 1st to 6th
13-18 – 1st to 6th
19-34 – 1st to 6th
35-39 – 1st to 6th
40-44 – 1st to 6th
45-49 – 1st to 6th
50-54 – 1st to 6th
55-59 – 1st to 6th
60-64 – 1st to 6th
65-69 – 1st to 6th
70-74 – 1st to 6th
75-79 – 1st to 4th
80 & Older – 1st to 4th
2-MILE WALK
Overall – 1st to 3rd
12 & Younger – 1st to 4th
13-18 – 1st to 4th
19-34 – 1st to 4th
35-39 – 1st to 4th
40-44 – 1st to 4th
45-49 – 1st to 4th
50-54 – 1st to 4th
55-59 – 1st to 4th
60-64 – 1st to 4th
65-69 – 1st to 4th
70-74 – 1st to 4th
75-79 – 1st to 4th
80 & Older – 1st to 4th
Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk awards will be available for pickup at a tent near the finish line area beginning at 7:30 p.m. the evening of the race. There will be no formal awards ceremony.
The Park Point Seagull Chase kids’ races are FREE and open to all kids ages 14 & under. Participants will be separated into heats by age group, with the younger ages going first followed by the older age groups.
The kids’ races will start at 5:30 p.m. near the finish line area at the Park Point Beach House. No pre-registration is required, although it’s asked that you arrive by 5:15 p.m. to sign in before the races begin.
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 Guidance. NOTE: 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.
THE SWAG
PARTICIPANT SHIRT
All Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk participants will receive a short sleeve shirt, included with the entry fee. NOTE: Adult and youth sizes may vary in color and style.
PARTICIPANT SOCKS
All Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk participants will also have the option to purchase commemorative Fitsoks, either during registration or at packet pickup.
FREE DRINK TICKET
All Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk participants will receive a free drink ticket that can be used following the race. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available. ID must be shown to receive alcoholic beverages.
SKIP THE T & PLANT A TREE
If you’ve already got too many running shirts at home, we’re giving you the perfect way to skip it while also doing some good for the world we live in!
The Young Athletes Foundation and Let’s Plant Trees are partnering in a sustainablity initiative that allows participants the choice to plant a tree instead of receiving a shirt at each of our events in 2026.
Let’s Plant Trees is a Minnesota nonprofit that provides free native tree seedlings to community members across Northern Minnesota, supporting reforestation, wildlife habitat, and healthy forests for future generations.
SKIP THE T & PLANT A TREE
If you’ve already got too many running shirts at home, we’re giving you the perfect way to skip it while also doing some good for the world we live in!
The Young Athletes Foundation and Let’s Plant Trees are partnering in a sustainablity initiative that allows participants the choice to plant a tree instead of receiving a shirt at each of our events in 2026.
Let’s Plant Trees is a Minnesota nonprofit that provides free native tree seedlings to community members across Northern Minnesota, supporting reforestation, wildlife habitat, and healthy forests for future generations.
Just by signing up, you’re part of it. Your registration is more than support of only our race, it’s helping in our efforts to bring confidence, opportunity, and connection to young people across our region.
To date, the YAF has contributed more than $1.8 million to our community. Just by signing up and showing up at the start line, you help us extend that impact.
Your support means we can continue to provide youth running programs, school and community grants, scholarships, and free running shoes for kids who otherwise might not be able to participate.
Your participations helps us remove barriers so every child can experience the joy, pride, and lifelong health benefits that come with being active. Your generosity can and will shape the next generation — not just of runners, but of leaders, learners, and community members.
Your support makes all the difference. Together, we can keep every finish line open to everyone.
Every step. Every finisher. Every smile.
Just by signing up, you’re part of it. Your registration is more than support of only our race, it’s helping in our efforts to bring confidence, opportunity, and connection to young people across our region.
To date, the YAF has contributed more than $1.8 million to our community. Just by signing up and showing up at the start line, you help us extend that impact.
Your support means we can continue to provide youth running programs, school and community grants, scholarships, and free running shoes for kids who otherwise might not be able to participate.
Your participations helps us remove barriers so every child can experience the joy, pride, and lifelong health benefits that come with being active. Your generosity can and will shape the next generation — not just of runners, but of leaders, learners, and community members.
Your support makes all the difference. Together, we can keep every finish line open to everyone.
Every step. Every finisher. Every smile.
RACE DAY PHOTOS
RACE RESULTS
As Lars Dewall crossed the finish line in 2025, he had bested one of the longest-standing road race records in all of northern Minnesota. Dewall’s time of 24:12 narrowly beat the 24:15 of Steve Hoag from 1975, marking a changing of the guard in the men’s event record after five decades.
Jennifer Houck, meanwhile, owns the women’s event record after running 27:50 in 2010, which makes her to this day the only woman to finish under than 28:00 mark.
Full results of the Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk can be seen at Duluth Timing & Events.
ALL-TIME PARK POINT 5-MILER MEN’S CHAMPIONS
2026 – n/a
2025 – Lars Dewall, 24:12
2024 – Daniel Docherty, 24:40
2023 – Daniel Docherty, 24:19
2022 – Daniel Docherty, 24:41
2021 – Milton Rotich – 25:20
2020 – Cameron Stocke, 27:20
2019 – Nick Nygaard, 26:29
2018 – Nick Nygaard, 25:49
2017 – Daniel Docherty, 24:24
2016 – Scott Behling, 26:14
2015 – Nick Nygaard, 26:34
2014 – Scott Behling, 25:46
2013 – Alec Olson, 25:47
2012 – Joe Moore, 25:05
2011 – Eric Hartmark, 24:53
2010 – Eric Hartmark, 25:16
2009 – Jeremy Polson, 24:42
2008 – Jeremy Polson, 25:45
2007 – Eric Hartmark, 25:17
2006 – Greg Hexum, 25:42
2005 – Jeremy Polson, 25:22
2004 – Jeremy Polson, 24:54
2003 – Jeremy Polson, 24:28
2002 – Patrick Russell, 24:23
2001 – Jason Massman, 25:24
2000 – Jason Massman, 25:03
1999 – James Mullenix, 25:25
1998 – Dan Carlson, 27:27
1997 – James Mullenix, 25:51
1996 – Nicholas Matack, 26:20
1995 – Dave House, 25:04
1994 – Tim Stratioti, 25:45
1993 – Tim Stratioti, 25:39
1992 – Dave Avenson, 25:09
1991 – Tim Stratioti, 25:11
1990 – Dave Avenson, 25:18
1989 – Bill Kreznoski, 25:37
1988 – Gene Niemi, 26:14
1987 – Jarrow Wahman, 25:26
1986 – John Wodny, 25:07
1985 – Lee Kantonen, 25:08
1984 – Jarrow Wahman, 25:14
1983 – Ron Wolfe, 25:04
1982 – Randy Shelerud, 25:27
1981 – Dan Conway, 25:06
1980 – Scott Gidding, 25:43
1979 – Dave Wicker, 25:49
1978 – Al Zetterlund, 24:33
1977 – n/a
1976 – Chuck Barrows, 24:37
1975 – Steve Hoag, 24:15
1974 – Scott Sundquist, 24:53
1973 – Tom Konczak, n/a
1972 – Scott Sundquist, 24:52
ALL-TIME PARK POINT 5-MILER WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS
2026 – n/a
2025 – Shaelyn Hostager, 29:09
2024 – Chelsey Youngberg, 29:39
2023 – Marit Ross-Sonnesyn, 30:06
2022 – Andrea Haus, 29:02
2021 – Julia Nielsen, 31:15
2020 – Melissa Gacek, 31:01
2019 – Claire Kamierczak, 34:04
2018 – Kim Krezonoski, 30:34
2017 – McKenzie Holt, 31:29
2016 – McKenzie Holt, 31:27
2015 – Monica Stockhecke, 29:05
2014 – Amanda Boman, 30:10
2013 – Katie McGee, 32:08
2012 – Katie Koski, 29:47
2011 – Serena Sullivan, 31:14
2010 – Jennifer Houck, 27:50
2009 – Jennifer Houck, 28:30
2008 – Jennifer Houck, 29:11
2007 – Deb Gromley, 31:19
2006 – Mario McGaver, 30:07
2005 – Bree Ray, 30:35
2004 – Katie Koski, 29:16
2003 – Jeanne Fleck, 31:45
2002 – Krista Anderson, 33:05
2001 – Sonya Anderson, 30:46
2000 – Katie Koski, 29:00
1999 – Krista Anderson, 32:34
1998 – Kari Beasley, 30:04
1997 – Kari Beasley, 28:36
1996 – Amy Hill, 32:19
1995 – Katie McGee, 29:14
1994 – Katie McGee, 28:55
1993 – Jill Anderson, 29:32
1992 – Patrice Allen, 30:25
1991 – Kari Beasley, 29:12
1990 – Kari Beasley, 30:29
1989 – Robin Tedlund, 31:50
1988 – Patricia Hageman, 30:44
1987 – Christine Hardman, 29:48
1986 – n/a
1985 – Jayne Dusich, 31:12
1984 – Sharon Ollenburger, 31:11
1983 – Julie Wicker, 31:22
1982 – Anne Brtek, 32:56
1981 – Kim Vinje, 30:10
1980 – n/a
1979 – Evelyn McLean, n/a
1978 – Peggy Saracini, 32:48
1977 – n/a
1976 – Pat Smith, 41:04
1972-1975 – n/a
ALL-TIME PARK POINT 5-MILER NON-BINARY CHAMPIONS
2026 – n/a
2025 – Eli Blascyk, 31:24
1972-2024 – n/a
ALL-TIME PARK POINT 5-MILER MULTIPLE TIME MEN’S CHAMPIONS
5 – Jeremy Polson (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009)
4 – Daniel Docherty (2017, 2022, 2023, 2024)
3 – Tim Stratioti (1991, 1993, 1994)
Eric Hartmark (2007, 2010, 2010)
Nick Nygaard (2015, 2018, 2019)
2 – Scott Sundquist (1972, 1974)
Jarrow Wahman (1984, 1987)
Dave Avenson (1990, 1992)
James Mullenix (1996, 1999)
Jason Massman (2000, 2001)
Scott Behling (2014, 2016)
ALL-TIME PARK POINT 5-MILER MULTIPLE TIME WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS
4 – Kari Beasley (1990, 1991, 1997, 1998)
3 – Katie McGee (1994, 1995, 2013)
Katie Koski (2000, 2004, 2012)
Jennifer Houck (2008, 2009, 2010)
2 – Krista Anderson (1999, 2002)
McKenzie Holt (2016, 2017)
ALL-TIME PARK POINT 5-MILER MULTIPLE TIME NON-BINARY CHAMPIONS
n/a
YOUNG ATHLETES FOUNDATION
The mission of the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) is to assist in the promotion, development, and growth of youth athletics and activities that encourage physical fitness, mental, and emotional well-being.
Since its inception in 1990, the YAF has contributed more than $1.8 million of community support through our grant program, running shoe program, and both the Eleanor Rynda and Steve & Carolyn Mather scholarships. The organization also hosts several kids’ events throughout the year including our Wednesday Night & Saturday Morning at the Races series.
The YAF’s mission is helped and funded by various road races throughout the year — KP Challenge, Saint Fennessy 4K, Fitger’s 5K, Park Point 5-Miler, Minnesota Mile, and Superior Nightmare 5K.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of our 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.