Going Bananas Run
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Event Overview
The Going Bananas Run is a themed running event located in Duluth, Minnesota. Participants traverse a course through the city while wearing provided banana suits. The event is open to participants of all ages and follows a specific chase format involving a mascot.
Two minutes after the start of the race, a participant dressed as a gorilla begins the pursuit of the runners. Participants who complete the course and reach the finish line before the gorilla are awarded a special prize. The event serves as a fundraiser where the speed of the participants contributes to donations for a local food shelf.
The race follows a set distance through the Duluth area:
- 2 Miles
The event held its inaugural race with over 430 participants and has a goal of reaching over 1,000 runners for its second year. Registration includes the banana costume provided by the organizers. The course starts and finishes at 1832 W Michigan St. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
