Crosslake Community Center, Crosslake MN
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Event Overview
The 29th Annual Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye will be held on the morning of Saturday, July 4th, 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.
Race Day Schedule
- 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)
Registration Information
Participants can pick up race packets and sign up (if not done previously online) between 4 PM and 6 PM, Friday afternoon, July 3rd at the Crosslake Community Center. The cost of registration for the 5K is $30 before June 23rd: or $35 June 23rd through Race Day. The registration fee for the Kids Sunfish Dash is $10. All 5K and 10K registrants prior to June 23rd will be guaranteed their choice of a long or short-sleeved performance shirt. Credit Cards will be accepted.
Awards
- Top Finishers: Award to top male and top female finisher in 5K and 10K
- Medals: Medals for top three male and female finishers in each division
- 5K Division: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- 10K Division: 40 and Under, 41+
Timing and Results
The 5K and 10K races will be chip timed by Pickle Events. Results will be available at: www.pickleevents.com
Additional Information
- Kids' T-shirts: All children entered in the Sunfish Dash prior to June 23rd will be guaranteed a T-shirt.
- Swag Bags: "Swag Bags" will be awarded to all children participants at the completion of the race.
- Pets: Strollers and dogs on leash are welcomed for the 5K and 10K. Dog water dishes are located at each water stop (2 on the 5K and 4 on the 10K).
- Sponsor: 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.
Race URL
For more information, please visit Grandpa's Run for the Walleye
