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Our Wednesday Night at the Races series has become one of our most popular Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) programs! The Wednesday Night at the Races series is free and open to any child ages 14 & under. Whether it’s your child’s first-ever race or they’ve just fallen in love with running, we’d love to see them at our next event! The summer series starts in late July and continues throughout August, culminating in our last race of the year which includes a free shirt for every participant and year-end picnic for the kids and their families! 2026 Wednesday Night at the Races All races start at 6pm. July 22 — Hermantown July 29 — Superior & Esko August 5 — Proctor August 12 — Two Harbors & Hibbing August 19 — Lake Superior Zoo
Part adventure race, part scavenger hunt, the Hartley Adventure Challenge is a fun race that will have teams of hikers or bikers race to solve clues and find hidden checkpoints along the trails of Hartley Park. Complete the challenge by finding as many checkpoints as you can before time runs out. Teams that find the most checkpoints in the shortest amount of time will be declared the winners. Prizes will be awarded to winning teams in each category. Teams that finish all checkpoints will also receive a small award. Familiarity with the park will help, but clues may consist of a mix of Hartley park knowledge, Hartley history, nature knowledge, trail knowledge, general knowledge, and more. Whether your goal is to be competitive or just spend some time outdoors, you’re bound to have a great day exploring some of our favorite locations in Hartley Park. Date: Saturday, August 29th Race…
Sun, sand, and a drink in my hand! Join us for our annual Summerfest Tournament on Saturday, July 18, at Skyline Social and Games! Get ready for a full day of competition as teams battle it out for cash prizes, tournament hats, and bragging rights. Volleyball | 9 sand courts 5 different skill levels to choose from $140 – $150 registration fee Preliminary play begins at 9:20am, with playoffs (single-elimination) starting in the afternoon Cornhole | 9 courts $20 – $40 registration fee Preliminary play begins at 1:00pm Unsure of which division to register for, or have additional questions about tournaments at Skyline? Reach out to our league team at hermantownleagues@skylinesocialandgames.com or 218-520-0539.
[INTERNAL NOTE: Asked Twin Ports Rugby to confirm “Burlington Field” location: is that the green space near Burlington Station, the green space at the campground, or somewhere else on 7th Ave? Address provided for Venue is not clear. Will make live once location confirmed.] Join us for a Youth Rugby Jamboree featuring 5th and 6th grade teams from across Minnesota and North Dakota. Hosted by our inaugural youth middle school rugby program, this event celebrates teamwork, sportsmanship, and the growing rugby community in the Northland.
The GND REC Skate Jam is going to another level this year with professional skateboard team; Real Skateboarding on site to do demonstrations and sign autographs. The team is led by former skateboarder of the year Mason Silva along with Nicole Hause, and Toby Ryan. There will be a variety of contests for skateboarders of all skill levels. There will be food trucks; Room at the Table doing smash burgers and Gumbeaux Guys doing the greatest Cajun food in the Northland. Fran’s world famous hot fudge sundaes will also be available for purchase. The DTA (Chicago / Steely Dan tribute band) begins playing greatest hits at 4pm. This is free family friendly event. Bring your lawn chairs.
The Duluth Trails Festival is a celebration of mountain biking, trail running, and outdoor adventure! Formerly known as the Bike Duluth Festival, the event has been reintroduced under new leadership from Duluth DEVO Mountain Bike Program, with an expanded vision that emphasizes inclusivity, trail stewardship, and multi-sport participation. At its core, the festival highlights enduro and cross-country mountain bike racing alongside epic trail running events. Courses wind through demanding sections of iconic trails on and around Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN. Participants will be challenged with technical descents and sustained climbs and rewarded with sweeping views of the St. Louis River and Lake Superior. Races are designed for both advanced competitors and dedicated beginners looking to get a first taste of adrenaline-fueled fun! New in 2026, is the inclusion of the Summit North Trail Runs. Runners will take on challenging terrain that links portions of the Superior Hiking Trail and…
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