Midnight Sun Midnight Run

Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 11:59 PM CDT

Location: Duluth, MN; 200 Lake Pl Dr, 55802
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

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Experience a unique 5K starting at midnight in Duluth's Canal Park, offering a memorable run under the "Midnight Sun."

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This 5K offers a truly unique experience, beginning precisely at midnight in Duluth's Canal Park. Runners will gather at Sister City Park for bib pickup before embarking on a memorable run under the glow of the "Midnight Sun." The event promises a distinctive atmosphere, complete with a highly-rated, unisex t-shirt to commemorate your late-night achievement. It's an opportunity to experience Duluth in a new light, or rather, in the unique twilight of a summer midnight.

What to expect

Start your 5K adventure precisely at midnight.
Run through Duluth's Canal Park, beginning and ending at Sister City Park.
Receive a highly-rated, unisex event t-shirt.

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Midnight start time
Unique "Midnight Sun" experience
Located in Duluth's Canal Park
"Best" unisex event t-shirt

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Start/Finish Location The start and finish line of the 2026 Midnight Sun Midnight Run will be at the Sister City park located next to the Endion Station in Canal Park. The Endion Station is next to Canal Park Lodge.

Race starts at MIDNIGHT (Friday, June 26th at 11:59PM) Bib Pick -Up and Late Registration Bibs can be picked up at the start line Friday night, June 26th, between 9:30PM to 11:45PM.

Registration is open online and at race start until race limit has been reached - 350 participants. At race start, check, credit card or cash payment is accepted. If you know you are coming down to race, sign up at home then come down and collect your bib.

2026 T-shirt Our t-shirts are the best! Unisex sizing.

Parking Parking is available in Canal Park lots, next to the Irvin, Fitger's Complex and street parking in Downtown Duluth.

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