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.
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.
$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
check No registration required - just show up and race.
check Start & finish near Paul & Babe
check No cost to participate
5k course map pictured below
2024 Winners – Kyle Millar 18:19.62 & Megan Dale 22:01.50
ALL proceeds go to support the Bemidji High School and Middle School Track and Cross Country teams.