Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
200 Lake Place Dr, Duluth MN
5K
About this race
Race Overview
START TIME: 12:00 P.M.
AGES: 6 and older—family-friendly! Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.
Course Details
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.
Participant Guidelines
- Respectful Placement: 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 Up Front: Runners, please place yourselves closer to the front.
- Walkers Back: 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 Results
- Award Ceremony: Award Ceremony will take place between 12:45-1:15 p.m.
- Results Posting: 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 Requirements: Co-ed teams must have at least 2 genders on the team. Maximum of 5 Shufflers per team.
Parking Information
- Arrive Early: Please allow yourself time to park and to get to the start before the race start.
- Suggested Parking: The Y strongly suggests that you park at one of the nearby ramps and that you walk to the start line.
- Free Validation: 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.
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.
- Weather Concerns: If the weather poses a danger to runners, the Y upholds the right to cancel the Sidewalk Shuffle.
- No Refunds: Since the weather is an uncontrolled variable, there will not be any refund or credits given in the event the race is canceled.
- Decision Authority: The Directors of the YMCA associated with the race will make the decision regarding the cancellation or alteration of the race.
- Notification: If 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.
T-Shirt Availability
DATE FOR GUARANTEED 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.
More Information
For additional details, visit the official race page: Sidewalk Shuffle 5K.
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