2026 Young Athletes Foundation Races

KP CHALLENGE

RACES INCLUDED: Saint Fennessy 4K | Fitger’s 5K | Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk

We know you don’t shy away from a challenge, so why not take on the KP Challenge?!

With three great YAF races spread out across the early spring and into the summer, the KP Challenge offers a perfect mix of distances and challenges for rookie and veteran runners alike.

SAINT FENNESSY 4K

Saturday, March 14 | Hermantown, MN

Get your green on for the Saint Fennessy 4K, a festive fun run perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Whether you're a first-timer or looking to jump start your spring training, this is the race for you!

FITGER'S 5K

Saturday, April 18 | Duluth, MN

A perfect challenge for new runners or a good training race for veterans, the Fitger’s 5K has grown into
one of the area’s premier spring races.

PARK POINT 5-MILER & 2-MILE WALK

Thursday, July 16| Duluth, MN

The Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk brings together all the classic elements of midsummer race, including starting and finishing on the picturesque Park Point in Duluth.

All net proceeds from the KP Challenge, Saint Fennessy 4K, Fitger's 5K, and Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk benefit the Young Athletes Foundation.

In celebration of its 50th year, Grandma’s Marathon has announced that it will offer FREE KIDS ENTRIES (18 & under) to each of the five Young Athletes Foundation races in 2026.

Healthy communities start with healthy kids. By removing the element of cost for these races, we hope to open the door for more kids to run, play, and discover what they’re capable of.

This is how healthy lifestyles start, and it’s just one of the ways we can help take care of our community and extend the amazing impact of Grandma’s Marathon past one weekend in June.

We hope there’s plenty of new faces at our events in 2026. We’re excited to see you at the start line!