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Saturday's Fitger's 5K Results and a Course Record Broken

Laura Peterson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:33:48 +0000

It was a cold morning, and there was plenty of fresh snowfall, but the Fitger’s 5K still went on strong, and with a course record broken in the process. Minneapolis native Joe Moore, 29, set a course record and claimed the men’s division title at Saturday’s 24th annual Fitger’s 5K, finishing in 14 minutes, 53 [...]

Despite the Record Snowfall, Fitger's 5K is Still Happening Tomorrow

Laura Peterson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:54:35 +0000

Despite the fact that Duluth broke the old record set in 1950 (31.6 inches of snow) for April snowfall the show (show meaning the Fitger's 5k) must go on!

Even with the new record amount of snow, the annual 5k through downtown is continuing.

Downtown Duluth Detours for Fitger's 5K on Saturday

Laura Peterson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:58:05 +0000

If you’re going to be out and about on Saturday morning (April 20th) you should be aware of these detours through downtown due to the 24th Annual Fitger’s 5K. The Duluth Police Department has issued this Traffic Advisory: Beginning at 8:30 a.m. traffic will be diverted from portions of Superior Street in Downtown Duluth, Lake [...]

Getting Fit for the New Year? Registration is Open for the 2013 Fitger's 5K Run & Walk

Laura Peterson — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:53:06 +0000

If you've promised yourself you'd get into shape in 2013--here's the perfect race for you! Registration is open for 2013's Fitger's 5K on April 20th. Plenty of time to hit the gym and train to run or walk the 3.1 mile race. Or maybe you like to have a few races under your belt before Grandma's Marathon in June. Sign up now, because registration for this popular race fills up fast!

Registration Now Open for the 2013 Fitger's 5K Run and Walk

Laura Peterson — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:23:05 +0000

Registration is now open for the 2013 Fitger’s 5K Run & Walk, scheduled for Saturday, April 20. The Fitger’s 5K field is limited to the first 1,800 entrants – a registration cap that was reached one month prior to the 2012 race. To sign up for the 24th annual event, runners and walkers should log [...]

2012 Fitger's 5K Results

Laura Peterson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:59:16 +0000

A record 1,848 people registered for Saturday’s 23rd annual Fitger’s 5K Run & Walk in downtown Duluth. Mike Reneau , 34, of St. Paul, claimed the men’s division title, winning in 15 minutes and 10 seconds, just two seconds off of the course record (Jeremy Polson, 2002, 15:08). Duluth’s Katie Koski, 39, won the women’s [...]

What You Need to Know About the Fitger's 5K Run

Laura Peterson — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:55:38 +0000

Are you ready, runners? The running of the 23rd Annual Fitger’s 5K is tomorrow morning at 9am! If you’re not running, there are still a few things you may want to pay attention to tomorrow morning. The race starts and finishes at Fitger’s, 600 East Superior Street. Expect traffic delays in downtown Duluth from 8:30 [...]