CROSSLAKE — The 28th annual Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye for runners and walkers of all ages will be Saturday, July 5, with the 10K run at 8:15 a.m., 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m., and Kids Sunfish Dash at 9:45 a.m. — all based at the Crosslake Community Center.
An awards ceremony will be at 9:30 a.m.
The 5K and 10K routes are USA Track & Field certified and professionally chip-timed by Pickle Events. Results will be available at
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Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome, and water stops will be available along the routes.
The top male and female finishers in each age category will receive awards in the 5K and 10K events. All Kids Sunfish Dash participants will receive a T-shirt, swag bag and finisher medal.
Registration is open at
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The cost of registration for the 5K and 10K is $30 through June 23; or $35 June 24 through race day. The registration fee for the Kids Sunfish Dash (up to age 10) is $10.
Participants can pick up race packets and sign up to participate from 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 4, and from 7-8 a.m. Saturday, July 5, at the Crosslake Community Center.
All 5K and 10K registrants prior by June 23 will be guaranteed their choice of a long or short-sleeved performance shirt. Sunfish dash participants will receive a T-shirt and swag bag.
The Whitefish Area Property Owners Association sponsors the race and uses the proceeds to support clean water and to protect and enhance healthy fish habitat on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes.
