Before the summer days get too warm, United Protestant holds the annual 5k run and 2.5k walk in Morgan Park. The race has been held annually for over a decade. Recently Eve Graves has taken on the role of organizer. Eve is active in the Northland running community and wonderful to work with. This race is on a flat, paved course through the historic neighborhood. Volunteers arrive well in advance to set up markers and station themselves at any turns in the course, making sure that all competitors have a clear path to follow. Other volunteers set up water stations along the course for runners and walkers to refresh themselves during the race. As racers reach the finish line, they trade their bib numbers for a bottle of water of sports drink, then head inside for the results. Also inside, we have a bake sale, a coney sale, and a silent auction with donations from local businesses, individuals, and artisans.
Morgan Park – Duluth, MN
