Park Point 5-Miler
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Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk
The Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk is an annual road event held in July in Duluth, Minnesota, with the start and finish at the Park Point Beach House. The event is presented by the Young Athletes Foundation and is described as one of the region’s oldest road races.
Distances:
- 5-Mile Run
- 2-Mile Walk
The event includes free kids' races called the Park Point Seagull Chase for ages 14 and under; children are separated into heats by age. Youth entries (ages 18 and under) are free for 2026. Event capacity is limited to 800 participants and registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis when space allows. Packet pickup is available the days before the race at the Grandma’s Marathon office and at the Park Point Beach House.
On race day, Park Point and Canal Park are known to be extremely congested. A free shuttle runs between Canal Park (Garden Event Center) and the Park Point Beach House with multiple departures and returns.
All participants receive a short sleeve participant shirt as part of entry; commemorative socks are available for purchase. A free drink ticket is included; alcoholic options require ID. There is a sustainability option to plant a native tree instead of receiving a shirt. Awards are given to top overall finishers and across age divisions for both the 5-Mile Run and the 2-Mile Walk. The Young Athletes Foundation has contributed more than $1.8 million to community programs since 1990. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
