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Grandpa's Run for the Walleye

Date
July 4, 2026
Distance
5K Run/Walk · 10K Run · Kids Sunfish Dash
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From the Organizer

 

The 29th Annual Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye will be held on the morning of Saturday, July 4th, the same day as the fireworks over Cross Lake.  Both the 5K and 10K races will be on certified courses. As in the past, both the 5K and 10K race will be professionally chip timed.  

The Saturday, July 4th schedule is as follows:

  • 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.  Race Day registration and Packet Pickup
  • 8:15 AM    10K Race Start
  • 8:30 AM.  5K Race Start
  • 9:30 AM.  5K & 10K Awards Ceremony
  • 9:45 AM.  Kids Sunfish Dash (up to 10 years old). 

Participants can pick up race packets and sign up (if not done previously online) between 4 PM and 6 PM, Friday afternoon, July 3rd at the Crosslake Community Center.  The cost of registration for the 5K is $30 before June 23rd; or $35 June 23rd through Race Day.  The registration fee for the Kids Sunfish Dash is $10.  All 5K and 10K registrants prior to June 23rd will be guaranteed their choice of a long or short-sleeved performance shirt.  Credit Cards will be accepted.

Awards

•   Award to top male and top female finisher in 5K and 10K

•   Medals for top three male and female finishers in each division

5K Division

◦     14 and Under
◦     15-19
◦     20-29
◦     30-39
◦     40-49
◦     50-59
◦     60-69
◦     70 +

10K Division

◦     40 and Under
◦     41 +

 

The 5K and 10K races will be chip timed by Pickle Events.  Results will be available at:  www.pickleevents.com

All children entered in the Sunfish Dash prior to June 23rd will be guaranteed a T-shirt.  "Swag Bags" will be awarded to all children participants at the completion of the race.

Strollers and dogs on leash are welcomed for the 5K and 10K.  Dog water dishes are located at each water stop (2 on the 5K and 4 on the 10K).

Grandpa's Run for the Walleye is sponsored by the Whitefish Area Property Owners Association.  Proceeds from the race are used to protect and enhance fish habitat on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes.

Events

5K Run/Walk8:30 AMRegister →
10K Run8:15 AMRegister →
Kids Sunfish Dash9:45 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

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

79°

Typical Low

59°

Chance of Rain

43%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Pine Rvr Dam, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:29 AMSunset 9:14 PMDaylight 15h 44m

Host City

About Crosslake, MN

Population

2,648

as of 2023

Elevation

1,229 ft

Nearest Airport

BRD

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport · 19 mi

Major Hub

MSP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 131 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

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Grandpa's Run for the Walleye
Date
July 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Grandpa's Run for the Walleye?
Grandpa's Run for the Walleye is a running race held in Crosslake, Minnesota on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Grandpa's Run for the Walleye?
Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Crosslake, Minnesota at Crosslake Community Center, Crosslake, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Grandpa's Run for the Walleye?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Grandpa's Run for the Walleye

Jul 4, 2026

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