FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                Registration Begins for Park Point 5-Miler

Duluth, Minn.) Registration is now open for northern Minnesota's oldest 
road race – the 41st annual Park Point 5-Miler scheduled for Friday, July 
20.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with youth races for children 14 and under, 
followed by a two-mile walk at 6:15 p.m., and then the five-mile feature 
race at 6:30 p.m. The pre-registration entry fee for the five-mile run and 
two-mile walk is $25, while race-day registration is $30. The youth races 
are free.

Runners and walkers can register or find more information at either 
www.GrandmasMarathon.com or www.YoungAthletesFoundation.com.

Net proceeds from the Park Point 5-Miler benefit the Young Athletes 
Foundation (YAF), a Grandma's Marathon program focused on the promotion and 
development of youth athletics.

The Park Point 5-Miler is sponsored by Anytime Fitness, Charter 
Communications, City of Duluth, Duluth News Tribune, Duluth Running 
Company, Fitger's, Great Clips, Integrity Health Network, Johnson Controls, 
maurices, Minnesota Power, MIX 108/B105, Northland's NewsCenter, Sam's 
Club, St. Luke's, Texas Roadhouse and Unum.

Park Point 5-Miler – Friday, July 20, 2012
5:30 p.m. – Free Youth Races (14 & under)
6:15 p.m. – Two-mile walk
6:30 p.m. – Five-mile run

Award Ceremony (At the Park Point Pavilion following completion of the 
five-mile run)

                    William A. Irvin Registration Update

The field for the June 15 William A. Irvin 5K is nearing capacity. Of the 
1,900 available spots, less than 150 remain.

Those looking to secure a spot can register for $30 at 
www.GrandmasMarathon.com or www.YoungAthletesFoundation.com.

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