From the Organizer
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.
Events
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
70°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Duluth Harbor Stn, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Duluth, MN
Population
86,863
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Midnight Sun Midnight Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Midnight Sun Midnight Run?
- Midnight Sun Midnight Run is a running race held in Duluth, Minnesota on June 26, 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 Midnight Sun Midnight Run?
- Friday, June 26, 2026 in Duluth, Minnesota at 200 Lake Pl Dr, Duluth, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Midnight Sun Midnight Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Midnight Sun Midnight Run
Jun 26, 2026