How do I know if I am registered? You will receive an email confirmation immediately after you sign up for the race. You may search HERE for to confirm your registration.

What do I get with my entry fee? The entry includes your race bib and official results, the custom winter hat, race photos, and access to the post-run festivities.

How can I change my registration?

1. Log onto RunSignUp. Sign into your RunSignUp account you created and/or used when you signed up.

2. Click on “Upcoming Events” in the tabs near the middle of the page.

3. Click on “Manage Registration” on the right side of the page.

   - Detailed directions for changing your registration can be found HERE

Can I get a refund if I am not able to run for any reason? We do not allow refunds. However, we do offer race insurance through RunSignUp and this program allows for refunds for certain situations. You can also take advantage of our deferral and transfer policies detailed above.

Can I switch my registration to one of the other races or transfer my registration to another person? Yes, you can. Please see the below transfer policy. You can make these changes through the registration management - see above.

Can I defer my registration to another year? Yes, we allow one-year limited deferrals. This means that you can defer 2024 registration to 2025 but not beyond. Please see the below deferral policy. You can make these changes through the registration management - see above.

Where do I park near the start area? Parking is available in the lot at the Duluth Rose Garden- this lot fills quickly. Parking is also available on-street on surrounding avenues as well as on Superior St. east of 10th Ave E. & London Rd. east of 14th Ave E. 

Can I run one of the races if I am not registered? No, you may not. Only registered participants are allowed on the course during the event. Any individuals not wearing a bib or suspected of running unregistered will be asked to leave the event and could be banned from further participation in Duluth Running Company events.

Is there a cut off for the run? We have a hard cut-off time of 10:30 AM due to the time constraints of closing the major roadway through downtown Duluth. If athletes remain on course after the course is reopened to regular traffic, they are expected to move to the sidewalk and follow all pedestrian traffic laws as they make their way to the finish.

Why are there waves for this year’s race? We continue to improve the flow of runners and because this event continues to grow each year we are working to provide the best race experience for all participants and this an effort to make starting the race run more smoothly for everyone. The three categories of waves are- Competitive, Festive, & Wheeled Athletes.

What wave should I sign up for when registering? All athletes pushing a stroller must sign up and start in the Wheeled Stroller wave. Competitive athletes running between 15 to 25 minutes in the 5K or 5 to 8 minutes in the mile should sign up for the Competitive wave. All other athletes should sign up for the Festive wave. *Please note that this is a chip timed race so the wave that you sign up for does not disclude you from overall or age group awards. Your time will begin when you cross the start line.

Can I start the races late? No one will be allowed to start after the last wave of each race.

Can I wear headphones or earbuds? We highly discourage headphone and earbud use during this event to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

Is my pet allowed on course or at the event? We do not allow pets of any kind at our events or on the course.  This is for the safety of all participants and all of our animal friends. For participants with service animals, please reach out to race staff directly through our contact link so we can ensure your, and your service animal's safety as well as communicate expectations with our events team on race day.  Minnesota Council on Disability - Service Animals

Can I run with my child in a stroller? We are family friendly and want our events to be accessible to parents with little ones. We allow strollers in our events, and new this year is the wave starts. Athletes with strollers have their own wave and should sign up for the secified wave when registering. This ensures the safety of all participants.