Park Point 5-Miler, 2-Mile Walk and Youth Races
Date: Friday, July 19, 2013
Start Time: 5:30 p.m. - youth races; 6:15 p.m. - 2-mile walk; 6:30 p.m. - 5-mile run.
Location: At the end of Park Point in Duluth, MN
Click here to view the PARK POINT COURSE MAP
Click here to view the 2012 PARK POINT 5-MILER RESULTS
All finishers in the 5-mile run and 2-mile walk receive a T-shirt, and trophies are awarded to the top finishers in thirteen age divisions for the run and walk. Participation ribbons are given to all children in the youth races.
Registration and Race Number Pick-up
Click here to register!
Race Packet Pick-up:
3:00 - 5:30 p.m. on race day at the Park Point pavilion nearest the beach house.
All proceeds from the Park Point 5-Miler benefit the Young Athletes Foundation.
Important: Absolutely no early starters are allowed on the racecourse. Individuals in violation of this rule will be disqualified and asked to leave the course. No automobiles, bicycles, baby joggers, roller skis, inline skates, handcycles, hand-cranked wheelchairs, pets or unofficial participants are allowed on the racecourse.
Headphones: For the safety of all participants, the use of headphones and other similar devices will not be allowed during the Park Point 5-Miler.
Park Point Youth Races
The Park Point 5-Miler kids races are held in conjunction with the Park Point 5-Miler – Minnesota’s oldest road race. The children’s races are free and open to kids ages 14 and under.
Registration: Registration for the Park Point Youth Races is from at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on race day. These races are free. We encourage participants to plan extra traveling time into their schedules in case the Aerial Lift Bridge goes up.
Start Time: The youth races will start promptly at 5:30 p.m. beginning with the youngest age group and ending with the oldest children.
Age Groups and Distance: Children will be split up into groups according to their age. Age groups and distances* are as follows:
4 & Under – 1/8 mile
5 & 6 years old – 1/8 mile
7 & 8 years old – 1/4 mile
9 & 10 years old – 1/4 mile
11 & 12 years old – 1/2 mile
13 & 14 years old – 1/2 mile
*Distances may be shortened due to hot weather conditions
Prizes: Everyone’s a champion at this event! All children will receive a ribbon upon completing their race.
