Northland 5K for Food Allergy
About this race
The Northland 5K for Food Allergy is back for our 4th year for family-friendly, food allergy fun at Endion Station in Duluth, Minnesota!
This 3.1 mile out and back, chip-timed, run/walk will begin and end at Endion Station in Canal Park, Duluth, MN. There will be awards and prize packs for the top male and female finishers!
The Kids' Fun Run (for anyone 12 and under) will begin immediately following the 5K, expected start time will be between 10-10:30am.
There will also be door prizes! After you finish the race, enter your bib number for a chance to win a door prize of your choosing. That’s right—you pick the prize you want to win!
Whether you’re eyeing that gift card, cool gear, or something fun for the family, just drop your number next to the prize you want most. One entry per runner. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony—must be present to win!
Allergy-conscious food/beverages will be enjoyed after the event. Additionally, there will be lawn games, kids activities, allergy-aware business/product info and samples to take home, as well as representation from the Duluth Fire Fighters and EMT staff.
Online registration will be open until the start of the 5K at 9 AM on 5/16/26. This year your registration will include a 5K shirt, embroidered stocking hat OR embroidered baseball cap!
You may also choose the 'No Swag' option during registration which means you will NOT receive a shirt or hat.
Registrations after 5/1/26 will not guarantee any race-day swag.
Registration price will increase to $40 on May 1st, 2026. Register Early!!
DATE: May 16, 2026
START/END LOCATION: Endion Station, 200 Lake Place Drive, Duluth, MN
PACKET PICK-UP: May 15, 2026 from 4-6PM at Austin Jarrow, 1025 W Central Entrance, Duluth, MN 55811
Same day registration and packet-pickup begins at 8:00 AM.
RUN/WALK START TIMES: 5K - 9:00AM KIDS' RUN - immediately following 5K (approx. 10AM)
REGISTRATION: $35 - February 1-April 30 $40 - May 1-16**
COURSE DETAILS: 3.1 mile course starting and ending at Endion Station, going northeast on the Lakewalk toward Beacon Pointe and back.
Link to course map: 2026 Northland 5K for Food Allergy Map
*packets may be picked up on race morning, however we encourage picking up the night before if possible.
**registrations received after May 1st are not guaranteed a t-shirt or hat.
Please note: The Lakewalk will NOT be closed to the public on race morning. There is potential for congestion to occur on the trail at times. Please keep this in mind as you prepare for race morning. We ask that you please share the trail by being courteous and respectful to those using the trail for non-5K associated activities.
PARKING: The 5K will start and finish at Endion Station in Canal Park. There are many paid parking options available in Canal Park, including:
- N Lake Ave Parking
- Parking between Canal Park Lodge and Canal Park Brewing Company: Parking Lot
- Metered parking along Canal Park Drive
- Northwest Iron Lot
Options for parking and directions to the start/finish area can be found on this map.
Join fellow runners on May 27, 2023 for the Northland 5K for Food Allergy. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Duluth.
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5K Run/Walk
Round up your family and friends and join ALEIA Project for the Northland 5K for Food Allergy! Race will begin at 8 AM at Leif Erikson Park in Duluth, MN. This is a chip-timed run/walk event. It is an out-and-back course and follows the Lakewalk toward Canal Park with the turn-around point just before the lighthouse. See course map below for further information. There will be awards for the top runners and prize drawings for everyone registered! T-shirts will be guaranteed to 5K participants who register by May 1st, 2023. Online registration will be open starting 2/10/23 at 12 PM and will close on 5/25/23 at 11:59 AM. In-person registration will also be available on race morning at Leif Erikson Park; however, t-shirts will not be guaranteed to those who register at this time. Allergy-conscious food/beverages will be enjoyed after the event. Additionally, there will be lawn games, kids activities, allergy-aware business/product info and samples to take home, as well as representation from the Duluth Fire Fighters and EMT staff. Course Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/northland-5k-for-food-allergy-3473dec?u=i Please note: The Lakewalk will NOT be closed to the public on race morning. There is potential for congestion to occur on the trail at times. Please keep this in mind as you prepare for race morning. We ask that you please share the trail by being courteous and respectful to those using the trail for non-5K associated activities. Parking: Parking for the event is available at the Rose Garden, Lakewalk Surgery Center, and the St. Luke's Hospital Lakeview Parking Ramp, accessed off of Superior Street between 10th and 11th Aves East. There is also street parking near Leif Erikson Park. Please DO NOT park in the Super One Foods parking lot, as they need to reserve parking for customers. Packet Pickup: Packet Pickup will be on Friday, May 26th at Austin-Jarrow from 4- 7pm. See address/link below. You may also pickup your packet on race morning at Leif Erikson Park. Packet pickup/t-shirt pick up is available in-person only. Austin-Jarrow 1025 W Central Entrance Duluth, MN 55811
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About Duluth
Northland 5K for Food Allergy takes place in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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