Sidewalk Shuffle 5K
- Date Wed 9th July 2025
- Time 12:00PM CDT
- Location Duluth, Minnesota
- Price $48.95
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the Sidewalk Shuffle 5K, a thrilling family-friendly event taking place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the scenic city of Duluth, St. Louis! Kicking off at 12:00 P.M., this exciting race invites participants aged 6 and older to enjoy a vibrant day of running, shuffling, walking, and rolling along the beautiful Lakewalk at Endion Station. The course is designed as an out-and-back route that allows everyone to soak in the stunning lakeside views while promoting a sense of community.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with the family, the Sidewalk Shuffle accommodates all abilities, with strollers and wheelchairs welcome. Participants can compete for awards in various categories, including youth, teen, and adult divisions, as well as team competitions! Remember to arrive early to secure parking at nearby ramps, and don’t forget your running bib for free parking validation. Join us for a memorable day filled with camaraderie, healthy competition, and the joy of being active in the great outdoors!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with the family, the Sidewalk Shuffle accommodates all abilities, with strollers and wheelchairs welcome. Participants can compete for awards in various categories, including youth, teen, and adult divisions, as well as team competitions! Remember to arrive early to secure parking at nearby ramps, and don’t forget your running bib for free parking validation. Join us for a memorable day filled with camaraderie, healthy competition, and the joy of being active in the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
START TIME: 12:00 P.M.
AGES: 6 and olderfamily-friendly! Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.
COURSE: The race will start and finish at the Lakewalk at Endion Station. The course is an out and back, heading East up the shore along the Lakewalk.
WALKERS, SHUFFLERS, RUNNERS AND ROLLERS (STROLLERS and WHEELCHAIRS): We want the Shuffle to be an enjoyable experience for everyone, so please place yourselves appropriately at the starting line based on whether you will be walking, shuffling, running or rolling the course. Runners, please place yourselves closer to the front. If you are planning to walk, shuffle or roll the course, please place yourself closer to the mid or back of the starting line.
AWARDS AND RACE RESULTS: Award Ceremony will take place between 12:45-1:15 p.m. Results will be posted on the Duluth Y website, www.duluthymca.org/programs/events/sidewalk-shuffle, www.northlandrunner.com, and www.duluthtimingandevents.com.
AWARD CATEGORIES: 1st Place Youth (6-12) Male & Female, 1st Place Teen (13-17) Male & Female, 1-3rd place Adult (18+) Male & Female, 1st place Teams Male & Female, Co-Ed Team. Team results will be based on the 4 fastest finishers of each team. Co-ed teams must have at least 2 people of the opposite gender on the team. Maximum of 5 Shufflers per team.
PARKING: Please allow yourself time to park and to get to the start before the race start. The Y strongly suggests that you park at one of the nearby ramps and that you walk to the start line. Shufflers will receive free parking validation with proof of running bib for the Holiday Inn Ramp or 4th Avenue Auto Park, validation will be available at the welcome table.
RACE CANCELLATION OR ALTERATION POLICY:
Here at the Y, we want to do our very best to ensure the safety of our program participants. There are some situations where the decision may be made to cancel or alter the Sidewalk Shuffle 5K, as these may create an unsafe environment for those who are involved in the event.
If the weather poses a danger to runners, the Y upholds the right to cancel the Sidewalk Shuffle. If the forecast is calling for severe thunderstorms with the threat of lightning, the event may result in cancellation.
Since the weather is an uncontrolled variable, there will not be any refund or credits given in the event the race is canceled. This is due to the expenses that go into the planning and implementation of the event.
The Directors of the YMCA associated with the racewill make the decision regarding the cancellation or alteration of the race.If weather conditions do not give a reason to cancel the event but could have an effect on the runners (such as heat or light rain), runners will be advised on how to handle these conditions prior to the race.
In the event that a cancellation or alteration will take place, The YMCA will notify participants through the email provided on the registration form, the Duluth Area Family YMCA website, and social media as soon as the decision has been made.
DATE FOR GUARENTEED TEE-SHIRT HAS PASSED. We will do the best we can to make sure everyone will get a tee-shirt, but it is no longer guaranteed.
AGES: 6 and olderfamily-friendly! Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.
COURSE: The race will start and finish at the Lakewalk at Endion Station. The course is an out and back, heading East up the shore along the Lakewalk.
WALKERS, SHUFFLERS, RUNNERS AND ROLLERS (STROLLERS and WHEELCHAIRS): We want the Shuffle to be an enjoyable experience for everyone, so please place yourselves appropriately at the starting line based on whether you will be walking, shuffling, running or rolling the course. Runners, please place yourselves closer to the front. If you are planning to walk, shuffle or roll the course, please place yourself closer to the mid or back of the starting line.
AWARDS AND RACE RESULTS: Award Ceremony will take place between 12:45-1:15 p.m. Results will be posted on the Duluth Y website, www.duluthymca.org/programs/events/sidewalk-shuffle, www.northlandrunner.com, and www.duluthtimingandevents.com.
AWARD CATEGORIES: 1st Place Youth (6-12) Male & Female, 1st Place Teen (13-17) Male & Female, 1-3rd place Adult (18+) Male & Female, 1st place Teams Male & Female, Co-Ed Team. Team results will be based on the 4 fastest finishers of each team. Co-ed teams must have at least 2 people of the opposite gender on the team. Maximum of 5 Shufflers per team.
PARKING: Please allow yourself time to park and to get to the start before the race start. The Y strongly suggests that you park at one of the nearby ramps and that you walk to the start line. Shufflers will receive free parking validation with proof of running bib for the Holiday Inn Ramp or 4th Avenue Auto Park, validation will be available at the welcome table.
RACE CANCELLATION OR ALTERATION POLICY:
Here at the Y, we want to do our very best to ensure the safety of our program participants. There are some situations where the decision may be made to cancel or alter the Sidewalk Shuffle 5K, as these may create an unsafe environment for those who are involved in the event.
If the weather poses a danger to runners, the Y upholds the right to cancel the Sidewalk Shuffle. If the forecast is calling for severe thunderstorms with the threat of lightning, the event may result in cancellation.
Since the weather is an uncontrolled variable, there will not be any refund or credits given in the event the race is canceled. This is due to the expenses that go into the planning and implementation of the event.
The Directors of the YMCA associated with the racewill make the decision regarding the cancellation or alteration of the race.If weather conditions do not give a reason to cancel the event but could have an effect on the runners (such as heat or light rain), runners will be advised on how to handle these conditions prior to the race.
In the event that a cancellation or alteration will take place, The YMCA will notify participants through the email provided on the registration form, the Duluth Area Family YMCA website, and social media as soon as the decision has been made.
DATE FOR GUARENTEED TEE-SHIRT HAS PASSED. We will do the best we can to make sure everyone will get a tee-shirt, but it is no longer guaranteed.
Sidewalk Shuffle 5K
