Grandpa's Run for the Walleye

  • Date Sat 6th July 2024
  • Time 10:45AM EDT
  • Location Crosslake, Minnesota
  • Price $11.60 - $38.10
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 27th Annual Grandpa's Run for the Walleye on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, in beautiful Crosslake, Crow Wing! This vibrant event features both a 5K and 10K race, both of which are on certified courses and will be professionally chip timed. 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. Participants can also look forward to a special Kids Sunfish Dash for children up to 10 years old.

The awards ceremony for both races will take place at 9:30 AM, celebrating the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in various divisions. Not only will participants enjoy a fun day of racing, but they'll also be contributing to a great cause, as proceeds from the event support the protection and enhancement of fish habitat on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get active, enjoy the community spirit, and have a blast while doing it!

Organiser's Description

The 27th Annual Grandpas Run for the Walleye will be held on the morning of Saturday, July 6th, 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 6th 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 5th 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

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th July 2024 (9:30AM EDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
  • 10K Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th July 2024 (9:15AM EDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
  • Kids Sunfish Dash

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th July 2024 (10:45AM EDT)

    $11.60

    CLOSED
    The Sunfish Dash is for Children up to 10 years old. Distance varies by age. 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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Location

Crosslake Community Center, 14126 Dagget Pine Road, Crosslake, 56442, MN, United States

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