Park Point 5-Miler On Friday in Duluth

Northern Minnesota’s oldest road race, the Park Point 5-Miler is set for its 40th running Friday, July 15.

Online pre-registration is available today at GrandmasMarathon.com or YoungAthletesFoundation.com. Those choosing to sign up on race day should visit the pavilion at the end of Park Point between 3 PM and 5 PM. The entry fee for the run or the two-mile walk is $25, while the youth races are free.

The event begins at 5:30 PM with youth races for children 14 and under, followed by a two-mile walk at 6:15 PM, and the five-mile at 6:30 PM.

Five-time race champion Jeremy Polson is registered, as is 2010 and 2011 William A. Irvin 5K champion Scott Behling. Among the top females entered is 2011 Fitger’s 5K winner Gabrielle Cyr.

All finishers in the run and walk will receive a commemorative T-shirt and awards will be presented to the top participants at an award ceremony following the five-mile run. Ribbons will be awarded to youth race participants upon completion of their event.

Participants are encouraged to plan extra time get to Park Point to ensure they arrive on time for their event. For the safety of race participants, Minnesota Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM.

Net proceeds from the Park Point 5-Miler benefit the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF), a Grandma’s Marathon program focused on the promotion and development of youth athletics.

For more information about the Park Point 5-Miler or the YAF call (218) 727-0947 or visit www.grandmasmarathon.com.