Grandpa's Run for the Walleye
- Date Sat 5th July 2025
- Time 8:15AM CDT
- Location Crosslake, Minnesota
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 28th Annual Grandpa's Run for the Walleye, taking place on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, in the picturesque town of Crosslake, Crow Wing. This vibrant event features both a 5K and a 10K race, both of which are on certified courses and professionally chip-timed, ensuring a fair and accurate race experience for all participants. The morning kicks off with race day registration and packet pickup from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, followed by the 10K race starting at 8:15 AM and the 5K race at 8:30 AM.
In addition to the main events, there's also a delightful Kids Sunfish Dash for children up to 10 years old, ensuring the whole family can join in on the fun. Participants can enjoy the thrill of competition and the beautiful scenery of Cross Lake, with awards for the top finishers in each category and fun swag bags for all young racers. Plus, all proceeds from this fantastic event go towards protecting and enhancing fish habitat on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to combine fitness, community spirit, and
In addition to the main events, there's also a delightful Kids Sunfish Dash for children up to 10 years old, ensuring the whole family can join in on the fun. Participants can enjoy the thrill of competition and the beautiful scenery of Cross Lake, with awards for the top finishers in each category and fun swag bags for all young racers. Plus, all proceeds from this fantastic event go towards protecting and enhancing fish habitat on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to combine fitness, community spirit, and
Organiser's Description
The 28th Annual Grandpas Run for the Walleye will be held on the morning of Saturday, July 5th, the same day as the fireworks over Cross Lake. Both the 5K and 10K races will be on certified courses. As in the past, both the 5K and 10K race will be professionally chip timed.
The Saturday, July 5th schedule is as follows:
* 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Race Day registration and Packet Pickup
* 8:15 AM 10K Race Start
* 8:30 AM. 5K Race Start
* 9:30 AM. 5K & 10K Awards Ceremony
* 9:45 AM. Kids Sunfish Dash (up to 10 years old).
Participants can pick up race packets and sign up (if not done previously online) between 4 PM and 6 PM, Friday afternoon, July 4th at the Crosslake Community Center. The cost of registration for the 5K is $30 before June 24th; or $35 June 24th through Race Day. The registration fee for the Kids Sunfish Dash is $10. All 5K and 10K registrants prior to June 24th will be guaranteed their choice of a long or short-sleeved performance shirt. Credit Cards will be accepted.
Awards
Award to top male and top female finisher in 5K and 10K
Medals for top three male and female finishers in each division
5K Divisions
14 and Under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 +
10K Division
40 and Under
41 +
The 5K and 10K races will be chip timed by Pickle Events. Results will be available at: www.pickleevents.com [http://www.pickleevents.com]
All children entered in the Sunfish Dash prior to June 24th will be guaranteed a T-shirt. "Swag Bags" will be awarded to all children participants at the completion of the race.
Grandpa's Run for the Walleye is sponsored by the Whitefish Area Property Owners Association. Proceeds from the race are used to protect and enhance fish habitat on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes.
The Saturday, July 5th schedule is as follows:
* 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Race Day registration and Packet Pickup
* 8:15 AM 10K Race Start
* 8:30 AM. 5K Race Start
* 9:30 AM. 5K & 10K Awards Ceremony
* 9:45 AM. Kids Sunfish Dash (up to 10 years old).
Participants can pick up race packets and sign up (if not done previously online) between 4 PM and 6 PM, Friday afternoon, July 4th at the Crosslake Community Center. The cost of registration for the 5K is $30 before June 24th; or $35 June 24th through Race Day. The registration fee for the Kids Sunfish Dash is $10. All 5K and 10K registrants prior to June 24th will be guaranteed their choice of a long or short-sleeved performance shirt. Credit Cards will be accepted.
Awards
Award to top male and top female finisher in 5K and 10K
Medals for top three male and female finishers in each division
5K Divisions
14 and Under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 +
10K Division
40 and Under
41 +
The 5K and 10K races will be chip timed by Pickle Events. Results will be available at: www.pickleevents.com [http://www.pickleevents.com]
All children entered in the Sunfish Dash prior to June 24th will be guaranteed a T-shirt. "Swag Bags" will be awarded to all children participants at the completion of the race.
Grandpa's Run for the Walleye is sponsored by the Whitefish Area Property Owners Association. Proceeds from the race are used to protect and enhance fish habitat on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th July 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$32.80
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10K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th July 2025 (8:15AM CDT)
$32.80
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Kids Sunfish Dash
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th July 2025 (9:45AM CDT)
$11.60
The Sunfish Dash is for Children up to 10 years old. Children are grouped by age and distance varies for each group. All children entered will receive a "Swag Bag". Children registered prior to June 24th will be guaranteed a Run T-shirt.
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