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!
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YOUTH $10
All participants ages 18 & under
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ADULT $25 | $30 | $35
January 1-January 15 | January 16-June 30 | July 1-Race Day
Packet Pickup & In-Person Registration
Wednesday, July 13 | 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. @ Grandma’s Marathon Office
Thursday, July 13 | 3:00 p.m. to 6:o0 p.m. @ Park Point Beach House
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.
START & FINISH LINE
Park Point Beach House
5000 Minnesota Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
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.
The Park Point 5-Miler all-time men’s event record is held by Steve Hoag, who finished in 24:15 in the 1975 race. The women’s event record belongs to Jennifer Houck, who ran 27:50 in 2010.
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.
START & FINISH LINE
Park Point Beach House
5000 Minnesota Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
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.
Every participant at the 2022 Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk will receive a commemorative T-shirt (pictured to the right).
Adult age division award winners will also receive a commemorative bottle opener, while kids age division award winners will receive a Dairy Queen gift card.
We are excited this year to offer a Park Point 5-Miler Running Club Experience to running clubs with 10 or more members.
Who can participate?
- Any running club from across the country interested in participating in the 2022 Park Point 5-Miler. Participating clubs must have a minimum of 10 runners register for the race by July 1, 2022.
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 2022 Running Club Experience and Grandma’s Marathon/Young Athletes Foundation reserves the right to turn away clubs that do not fit the guidelines.
2022 PARK POINT 5-MILER RUNNING CLUB PROGRAM APPLICATION
For more information about this program please reach out to our Program Director Alivia by email at [email protected] or call our office at (218) 727-0947.
LOCATION: Park Point (near finish line)
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
AGES: 14 & under (FREE to enter)
The Park Point Kids' Races are back this year, meaning the whole family can get in on the fun this summer!
The kids' races are free and open to everyone ages 14 and under. The racecourse is located near the finish line area with a course approximately 150 meters long.
Whether your kids are big-time runners or this will be their first time, it's the perfect place to get them excited about running. Bring the whole family, it's a perfect night out for everyone!
Free parking for participants, volunteers, and spectators will be available in all lots at the Park Point Recreation Area. NOTE: If choosing to drive down and park at the Park Point Recreation Area or race site, please be aware of road closures that will cause delays in leaving Park Point until after the race is complete.
START & FINISH LINE
Park Point Beach House
5000 Minnesota Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
The Park Point 5-Miler all-time men’s event record is held by Steve Hoag, who finished in 24:15 in the 1975 race. The women’s event record belongs to Jennifer Houck, who ran 27:50 in 2010.
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.
2023 T-Shirt
Included with 2023 participant entry fee.
Free Drink Coupon
Stick around after your race, and enjoy the summer night with your family and friends! Each finisher at the 2023 Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk will receive a free drink coupon to be redeemed near the finish line.
2023 T-Shirt
Park Point Seagull Chase
LOCATION: Park Point (near finish line)
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
AGES: 14 & under (FREE)
The newly named 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 two separate racecourses approximately 1/4- and 1/2-mile long (participants separated by age).
YOUNG ATHLETES FOUNDATION
The 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 $1.1 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.