
Cloquet River Run is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Cloquet, MN, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
From the Organizer
The Cloquet River Run is a fun, family-friendly event organized by Churchill Elementary Partners In Education to promote health and wellness for the students and families of Churchill Elementary. Since 2007, runners and walkers of all ages have enjoyed the 1-mile and 5K races, both starting and ending at Churchill Elementary on USATF-certified courses.
Proceeds support wellness and educational programs at Churchill Elementary, funding playground equipment, healthy snacks, tech, and more—thanks to our generous sponsors and participants.
1 Mile Run/Walk starts at 9:00 a.m., with the 5k Run/Walk following at 9:30 a.m.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cloquet, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
12,582
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,297 ft
Nearest Airport
DLH
Duluth International Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 134 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Carlton Daze 5K Run/Walk
8 miles away
Duluth Trails Festival
16 miles away
Summit North Trail Runs
16 miles away
29th Annual Kristin Burkholder 5k Walk/Run
9 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Cloquet than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Cloquet River Run
Oct 10, 2026