Root Beer Kids Triathlon

SOUND THE ALARM for the 12th Annual Chief Frantz Red Run 5k!

This family-friendly 5k walk/run brings the heat with kids’ activities, tasty food, and TONS of raffle prizes.

Register by June 26th to be guaranteed a race t-shirt!

All net proceeds from the Chief Frantz Red Run 5k benefit the Rice Lake Firefighters’ Relief Association. The RLFD is a volunteer fire department serving the City of Rice Lake and neighboring communities in Northeastern MN whose mission is to minimize the loss of life and property resulting from fire, medical emergencies, and other disasters.

PACKET PICK-UP:

Friday, July 17th, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Race Day beginning at 8:00 am

RACE DAY PARKING:

Family of God Church

Stay tuned to Chief Frantz Red Run 5k on Facebook for updates.

With close to 1,500 participants each year, our Wednesday Night at the Races series has become one of our most popular Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) programs! Helping at a young age to build a love of running, these races are also central to our mission of providing pathways and opportunities for our community’s children to live healthy and active lifestyles.

The Wednesday Night at the Races series is FREE and open to any child ages 14 & under. Whether it’s your child’s first-ever race or they’ve just fallen in love with running, we’d love to see them at our next event!

In-person check-in will start at 5:00 PM.

The races will start at 6:00 p.m. on each of the dates listed below. Every participant is a champion and will receive a ribbon and snacks at the end of their event. All sites are wheelchair and adaptive participant accessible. Please see a race official when you arrive.

2026 Wednesday Night at the Races Schedule

July 22 — Hermantown HS

July 29— Superior HS & Esko HS

August 5 — Proctor HS

August 12 — Two Harbors HS and Hibbing HS

August 19- Lake Superior Zoo (year-end picnic)

Age Groups & Distances

4 Years Old & Under – 1/2 lap (1/8 mile)

5 & 6 Years Old – 1/2 lap (1/8 mile)

7 & 8 Years Old – 1 lap (1/4 mile)

9 & 10 Years Old – 1 lap (1/4 mile)

11 & 12 Years Old – 2 laps (1/2 Mile)

13 & 14 Years Old – 2 laps (1/2 Mile)

This is a USAT sanctioned event and every participant, individual or team member. will have to purchase insurance either as an annual ($45) or a one-day USAT policy. You can go to www.USATriathlon.org to purchase an annual license, or renew your license. You will be able to purchase the one-day insurance if needed during registration. There is no day-of registration for the Brewhouse.

Buzz Ryan Short Course Triathlon - INDIVIDUAL Registration (incl. exhibition swim)

500m swim, 8 mile bike, 2.5 mile run NOTE: There is an exhibition category in this race with a 200m swim. You can select this as your swim wave during registration.

Brewhouse Long Course Triathlon - INDIVIDUAL Registration

1500m swim, 24.8m bike, 5 m run.

Buzz Ryan Short Course Triathlon - RELAY TEAM Captain Registration

500m swim, 8 mile bike, 2.5 mile run. Price is per team and not per person. Team of 2 or 3. Captain and each member will register separately.

Brewhouse Long Course Triathlon - RELAY TEAM Captain Registration

1500m swim, 24.8m bike, 6.2m run. Price is per team and not per person. Team of 2 or 3. Captain and each member will register separately.

Relay Team Member

Each relay member must sign up individually to sign the waiver and to make sure that the waiver is signed. Each relay member must have a current USAT license (one-day or annual) on the day of the race.

Online Registration ends at 7pm pm on Saturday night before the race. There will be in person registration at packet pick up (Check Athlete Letter for time and location https://www.brewhousetriathlon.com) . Cash, Check or Charge. There is no day-of registration for the Brewhouse Triathlon.

Shirt sizes are guaranteed up until 3 weeks from the event. If your size is not available during registration you may be able to exchange the one you choose at the race site after the race.

There are no refunds, but we will defer your registration if you let us know at least 4 weeks before the event.

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Duluth Public Schools Unity In Our Community event at Bayfront Festival Park. Join us from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24 to celebrate our district's students, staff, parents, and community.

The event will again include a FREE 1-mile fun run, starting at 4:30 p.m. and organized by the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF). IMPORTANT: Registration is required for the fun run.

The night will continue following the run with dozens of interactive activities, vendor booths, speakers, and much more.

Unity In Our Community is organized by Duluth Public Schools.