Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

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Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk

Holding the crown as northern Minnesota’s oldest road race, the Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk starts and finishes near the Park Point Pavilion in Duluth, MN. A picturesque course sandwiched between the open water of Lake Superior and the Duluth Harbor, this event offers a perfect mid-summer option for runners and walkers alike. The 5-Miler is a more competitive running field but is now preceded by a 2-Mile Walk, which encourages people of all ages and abilities to come out and enjoy Duluth’s Park Point. This is the last of three races involved in the annual KP Challenge, in which participants commit to three races throughout the spring and summer. The others are the Saint Fennessy 4K and Fitger’s 5K, with the aim to help participants keep on a regular training schedule and consistently complete longer distance races. KIDS 18 & UNDER RUN FREE In celebration of its 50th…

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Fitger’s 5K

The iconic Fitger’s 5K has grown into one of the state’s premier spring races, offering a perfect challenge for runners of all ages and abilities while taking participants on a scenic tour of newly-renovated downtown Duluth. This is the first of three races involved in the annual KP Challenge, in which participants commit to three races throughout the spring and summer. The other two are the Saint Fennessy 4K and Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, with the aim to help participants keep on a regular training schedule and consistently complete longer distance races. KIDS 18 & UNDER RUN FREE 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…

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Saint Fennessy 4K

Get your green on and join us for an early-spring St. Patrick’s Day-themed run in Hermantown, MN! Our hosting partner, Skyline Social & Games, offers great food and drink specials throughout race day, PLUS a post-race costume contest offers participants with the most Paddy’s Day spirit the chance at some lucky charms and a pot o’ gold! This is the first of three races involved in the annual KP Challenge, in which participants commit to three races throughout the spring and summer. The next two are the Fitger’s 5K and Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, with the aim to help participants keep on a regular training schedule and consistently complete longer distance races. KIDS 18 & UNDER RUN FREE 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…

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The Art of Wintering Well: Using Your Senses to Find Comfort in Winter (& Year Round)

Using your senses to find comfort is a powerful way to ground yourself and reduce stress. We will explore, through direct practice, how to use our 8 senses (sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, proprioception, vestibular and interoception) to shift our nervous system toward ease. Each date will be a “stand alone” workshop that will relate to but the will not directly build on other weeks. The workshop will occur on Saturdays from 10:00am – 11:30am at Halcyon House.

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Duluth Polar Plunge

The Polar Plunges are annual events organized by Special Olympics Minnesota; an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities. Plunge participation helps make a significant difference in supporting these athletes. Those who fundraise for their Polar Plunge get the chance to jump into a lake. If you fundraise, you are not required to jump. The event is open to the public to cheer on and support plungers! Volunteers are welcome! The plunge starts at 2:00pm (subject to change – check the website). Day of Registration/check-in is at 310 Pub starting at 11:00am. Check the website for more details!

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