Lefse Run logo

Lefse Run

Lefse Run is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Duluth, MN.

Date
December 19, 2026 (37 days to go)
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Get ready for the tastiest event of the season—it's the Lefse Run! Join Duluth Running Co. and our neighbors- First Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 19th for a morning of running, community, and LEFSE—all to support a great cause: Fundraising for Safe Haven!

This run is FREE! We suggest a donation to Safe Haven, which you can easily make when you sign up. When you do, you get in on the run and a piece of lefse when you finish.

Lace up your running shoes, bring your holiday spirit, and let’s make this a morning to remember!

Events

Lefse Run

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

25°

Typical Low

11°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Duluth Harbor Stn, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:49 AMSunset 4:21 PMDaylight 8h 32m

About Duluth, MN

Population

86,863

as of 2023

City Elevation

1,164 ft

Nearest Airport

DLH

Duluth International Airport · 5 mi

Major Hub

MSP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 142 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lefse Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

37

Days to train

Race
Lefse Run
Date
December 19, 2026

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lefse Run?
Lefse Run is a running race held in Duluth, Minnesota on December 19, 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 Lefse Run?
Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Duluth, Minnesota at 1026 E Superior St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Lefse Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Lefse Run

Dec 19, 2026

Register