Posted: March 22, 2006

Athletics: William A. Irvin 5K Registration Opens Tomorrow

Applications To Be Mailed Thursday

Duluth, Minn.: If you’re still hoping to run a race during Grandma's Marathon weekend—you have one more chance. Applications for the 13th annual William A. Irvin 5K are scheduled to be mailed on Thursday, March 23 to those who requested them and to individuals who were registered for the race in 2004 or 2005.

Applications are also available by calling (218) 727-0947, or by downloading and printing one off the web site www.grandmasmarathon.com beginning March 23. They can be picked up in person at the following Twin Ports locations: Wells Fargo Bank Duluth, area Target Stores, Austin-Jarrow, Superior Sports in Superior, WI and many other sporting goods stores and fitness centers throughout the area.

The 3.1-mile run begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16 near the permanently docked William A. Irvin ore boat in Duluth’s Canal Park and is the first of three major running events during Grandma's Marathon Weekend. This year’s race is limited to the first 1,200 applicants and the entry fee is $23.00.

Registration for the William A. Irvin 5K is the last of three registration periods held for races during Grandma's Marathon weekend. The capacity limits for the 30th annual Grandma's Marathon and the 16th annual Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon on June 17, 2006 have been met and applications are no longer being taken.

For more information on the William A. Irvin 5K and Grandma's Marathon weekend call (218) 727-0947 or visit www.grandmasmarathon.com.

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