You Can Still Register For The Park Point 5-Miler

This is the third race in the KP Challenge, designed to keep racers on a regular fitness schedule, and it's still open.

Participants commit to run three Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) races, including the Saint Fennessy 4K, Fitger’s 5K and Park Point 5-Miler. The race is scheduled for Thursday, July 19.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with kids-only races for children 14 and under. The five-mile run will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the two-mile walk at 6:35 p.m. The pre-registration entry fee for the five-mile run and two-mile walk is $30, while race-day registration is $35. Youth pricing is $10 for children ages 6-14 with no race day price increase. The exclusive kids only races are free.

Here's a layout of the Races.

Park Point 5-Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk – Thursday, July 19, 2018
5:30 p.m. – Free Youth Races (14 & under)
6:30 p.m. – Five-mile run
6:35 p.m. – Two-mile walk
Award Ceremony - At the Park Point Pavilion following completion of the five-mile run.

Participants in the 5-Miler/2-Mile Walk will receive a commemorative Park Point 5-Miler branded beach towel and a race wrap. Kids Race participants will receive a ribbon.

Race packet pickup & late registration
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 (DAY BEFORE RACE):
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Grandma’s Marathon Office (351 Canal Park Drive)

THURSDAY, JULY 19 (RACE DAY):
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. under the picnic pavilion nearest the Park Point Beach House (5000 Minnesota Avenue)

Road closure
From approximately 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Minnesota Avenue will be closed temporarily from 2328 Minnesota Avenue to the south side of the ball fields. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation and support for this event.