William A. Irvin 5K
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William A. Irvin 5K
The William A. Irvin 5K is a 3.1 mile road race held in Duluth, Minnesota as the kickoff event to Grandma's Marathon weekend. The course starts and finishes near the historic William A. Irvin ore boat in Canal Park and follows a new racecourse that provides a scenic tour of the city. The course carries USATF certification (code MN25012MAB) and is timed and scored by Mtec Results.
The event typically attracts close to 3,000 participants and includes a single aid station located just before the 1.5 mile mark; that station provides water, toilets, and first aid. A marked medical tent is sited inside Bayfront Festival Park near the finish area for additional medical support. Chip timing is used to determine age group winners and other award recipients.
Race procedures require participants to wear a visible race bib pinned on all four corners, and to complete the emergency medical information on the back of the bib. There is a one hour time requirement for the 5K course, which corresponds to a minimum pace faster than 20:00 per mile; participants who continue after the cutoff are asked to move to the sidewalk and do so at their own risk.
Race packets are available at the Essentia Health Fitness Expo; participants receive finisher medals after crossing the line and commemorative shirts at packet pickup. A tearaway tag on the race bib can be redeemed for a free post race drink inside the secure finish area or at Bayfront Festival Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
