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Pike Lake Races

Sat May 31, 2025 Duluth, MN 55811 US Directions

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 finishing by the lake.
Join us to celebrate the beginning of the summer running season and stay for the post-race party at the Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club. Celebrate after your run with your friends and family with a beer, mimosa or an award-winning Bloody Mary by the lake.

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 10K course. Pace = 21:46/mile)
 - Half Marathon course cutoff is 11:30 AM (3 hour and 30 minutes total to complete the 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.

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. There will be no parking available for athletes at the start.

**All shuttles to the 5K start will depart the Golf & Beach Club at 7:25 AM

Race Info & Check In

Race Location: Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club | Duluth, MN
Race Start Times:
         - 5K - 7:50 AM
         - 10K & 13.1 - 8:00 AM
         
- Kids Run - 10:00 AM

5K Race Shuttle Schedule: 
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All shuttles leave the Golf & Beach Club at 7:25 AM

Registration:
All registration is online through this site. There is no in person or paper registration. Registration will open early 2025 and will close on Race Day- Saturday, May 31, 2025 @ 7:00 AM.

**Deferrals and transfers will be allowed up until race start on Saturday, May 31st- you can edit your registration through your account (registration edit directions)
 
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 apparel. 

Check In Dates | Times |
Locations
  - Friday, May 30th: noon-6:00pm @ Duluth Running Co.
  - Saturday, May 31st: 6:30-7:15am (5K), 6:15-7:45am (10K & Half Marathon) @ Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club 
 
***Kids Run Check-in begins at 9:30 AM @ Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club 

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.

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Place

Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club
4895 Midway Road
Duluth, MN US 55811

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