Description
Experience the thrill of the Pike Lake Races – a spectacular blend of challenge and beauty that welcomes all fitness levels, making it the ideal choice for your first race, a rejuvenating early-season workout, or a key milestone in your summer marathon training. Nestled just a few miles northwest of Duluth, Minnesota, Pike Lake sets the stage for an unforgettable event with three distances, each showcasing rolling hills and lake vistas.
Join us for the ultimate celebration at the post-race party at the Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club. Immerse yourself in a world of fitness and fun with shoe and gear demos, while savoring the day with a fully stocked bar featuring refreshing tap beers and delightful mimosas. The award-winning Bloody Mary's will add some zest to your celebration. The catered breakfast by the lake is a perfect opportunity to refuel and relish your accomplishment.
Registration is now open, and continues until race morning on June 1, 2024, at 7:00 am. Secure your spot now for a memorable and family-friendly racing experience!
Race Info & Check In
Race Location: Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club | Duluth, MN
Race Start Times: 5K - 7:50AM, 10K & 13.1 - 8:00AM
Registration: All registration is online through this site. There is no in person or paper registration. Registration closes on Race Day- Saturday, June 1, 2024 @ 7:00AM.
Check In & Bib Pick Up
- You can only check in and pick up your bib during the designated times below.
- Bibs will be assigned electronically when you check in.
- You will not need your email confirmation or registration code to check in.
- You can check in someone other than yourself and more than one participant.
- To reduce waste please bring your own bag for bibs, pins, coupons, and race SAWG.
Check In Dates | Times | Locations
- Friday, May 31st: noon-6:00pm @ Duluth Running Co.
- Saturday, June 1st: 6:30-7:00am (5K), 6:15-7:45am (10K & Half Marathon) @ Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club
Race Courses
Maps
5K Course 10k Course Half Marathon Course
Cut-Offs
- 5K course cutoff is 9:00 AM (1 hour and 10 minutes to complete the 5K course. Pace = 22:35/mile)
- 10K course cutoff is 10:00 AM (2 hours to complete the 5K course. Pace = 21:46/mile)
- Half Marathon course cutoff is 11:30 AM (3 hour and 30 minutes total to complete the 5K course. Pace = 16:02/mile)
Water Stations
10K Athletes will pass 3 stations on the looped course (mileage below). Half Marathon athletes will pass 7 water stations on the two-loop course. The 5K will not pass a water station (this is subject to change)
Water stations will have water and an electrolyte drink. There will be cups available but please consider bringing and using your own cup, bottle, or soft flask to reduce waste. Volunteers will be available to hand out hydration and assist athletes with filling.
10K Water Stations: Miles 2, 4, 5
13.1 Water Stations: Miles 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11
Parking & Shuttles
Parking for athletes and spectators will be available at Pike Lake Elementary School and on Martin Road across from the Golf & Beach Club. There is no parking available at the Golf & Beach Club due to the use of the parking areas for race organization.
Please review the parking availability HERE.
All available parking is in the yellow shaded areas on the map.
Shuttles will be provided for 5K athletes from the Golf & Beach Club to the start line. All 5K athletes should plan on riding the shuttles to the start or getting dropped off. There will be no parking available for athletes at the start.
*The shuttle schedule will be released spring 2024.
Post-Race Party & Awards
The post-race party will be held in the event center at the Golf & Beach Club with a cash bar and full breakfast (tickets can be purchased during race sign up). Stick around and enjoy award winning Bloody Mary's with friends, breakfast with family, or a beer by the lake!
Duluth Running Co. and Pike Lake Race apparel will be for sale. Shoe and gear demos will also be happening post-race!
Overall & Age Group Awards
Overall and age group awards will be available inside the Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club Event Center. Overall and age group awards will be announced, but no official presentation will take place as in year's past. Results will be available online within minutes of finishing and you will have access to this information to see if you have placed in the top 3 overall or in the top 3 of your gender category and age group. Awards for the 5K will be available after 8:30 AM, 10K after 9:30 AM, half marathon after 10:00 AM.
Instead of a presentation, we will take a group photo of all of our award winners at 10:30 AM - please stick around to get your award and be in this year's picture!
Age group awards will be provided to the top 3 finishers in each of the following gender categories for the 5k, 10k and half marathon: men, non-binary, and women:
5 Kilometer: <15,15-18,19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
10 Kilometer: <15,15-18,19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Half Marathon: <15,15-18,19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Overall awards will be provided to the top 3 finishers by gender category for the 5K, 10K and the half marathon for men, non-binary, and women.
Place
Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club
4895 Midway Road
Duluth, MN US 55811
4895 Midway Road
Duluth, MN US 55811
Race Contact Info
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