
The Course
Distance: 10.1 Miles
Course Type: Point to point
Elevation Gain: 301 ft
Water Stations: Miles 2, 4.5, 6, 8.
Water Stations
All water stations will have water and a TBD electrolyte drink. Volunteers will be there to hand out cups and fill bottles as you come through the station.
Locations:
- Mile 2: Skyline Parkway & Maxwell Road
- Mile 4 & 5: Brighton Beach - Supported by Ascential Wealth Advisors
- Mile 6.5: 45th Ave E. & The Lakewalk
- Mile 8.25: 26th Ave E. & The Lakewalk
*We have made a few adjustments to water station locations for 2025 to accomodate stakeholders and imporve the experience.

The Race
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Minimum Pace: 18:00 per mile
Finish Cut-off Time: 11:00 AM
Race Capacity: 650
Time Cut-Off: You've Got This!
Finish Strong: Our finish line is open until 11:00 AM, giving you 3 hours to complete your run.
Keep Going: We believe in every runner, no matter the pace. If you fall behind, stick with our cut-off pacers and they'll get you to the finish.
Stay on Track: To reach the finish before 11:00 AM, aim to maintain a pace of 18:00 minutes per mile or faster.
Times to each Water Station (18:00/mi)
- Skyline Parkway (Mile 2): 8:36 AM
- 61st Ave E. (Mile 4): 9:12 AM
- 61st Ave E. (Mile 5): 9:30 AM
- 45th Ave E. (Mile 6.5): 9:57 AM
- 26th Ave E. (Mile 8.25): 10:28 AM
Your Race, Your Pace: This is your race, and we're here to cheer you on every step of the way. Push through, stay focused, and know that we're rooting for you to finish strong!
Course Description
Our race course is a journey through some of Duluth’s most breathtaking landscapes, creating an run that’s as captivating as it is challenging. It all begins at Hawk Ridge, perched high above Lake Superior, where the air is crisp and the views stretch for miles. As you set off on Skyline Parkway, one of Duluth’s most iconic roadways, you’ll wind along the hillside with the lake as your constant companion.
The course then leads you to the descent down Seven Bridges Road, where each turn brings you closer to the sound of rushing water and the sight of the iconic bridges spanning Amity Creek. This is where you’ll "Bridge the Gap," crossing these timeless structures as you transition from the heights of the hillside to the shores of Lake Superior.
From here, the journey continues along the Lakewalk, where the vast expanse of the lake guides you towards downtown Duluth. The energy builds as you approach the finish line, the field of runners and our vibrant community welcoming you with open arms.
