5k Run/Walk & 1/2k Kids Run

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A Pre-Race Warm-Up!

Saturday Morning

The Saturday fun is just beginning! Compete or cheer on the participants in the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat ‪‎5k‬ Run/Walk bright and early Saturday morning. With the inaugural race in 2014 and the 1/2k Kids Fun Run added in 2016, this is one of the newest events added to the festival.

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Race Course

The 5k Run/Walk course starts behind the Mayflower Building and finishes near the festival by Paul and Babe in the Paul Bunyan Park. The race will start at 8:00am and runners will begin to cross the finish line around 8:15am.

The 1/2k Kids Fun Run start line is located at the finish line of the 5k and will take 2 laps around the Paul Bunyan Park. This race will start at 9:00am.

Registration

5K Run/Walk


2021 5K Race

$30 a person | $35 a person (day-of)

check Online registration closes at 8pm on Friday 8/1

check Registration available on-site starting at 7:00am

check Medals will be given to all 5K runners

1/2K Kids Fun Run


2021 Kids Race

check No registration required - just show up and race.

check Start & finish near Paul & Babe

check No cost to participate


Registration Info

Sponsors

5K Walk/Run Sponsored By:

 

5k course map pictured below

Winners

2024 Winners – Kyle Millar 18:19.62 & Megan Dale 22:01.50

 

Track & Field Feature

ALL proceeds go to support the Bemidji High School and Middle School Track and Cross Country teams.

Sponsors

Festival Founders

Title Sponsor

Paul Bunyan Communications Logo