The Sawdust 5K and LaVonna 1 Mile kicks off at 8:00 AM on July 4th in Cloquet, Minnesota, so plan your travel to Pinehurst Park accordingly. You'll have two distance options: the full 5K or the 1-mile run. Entry fees range from free to $45, depending on your registration choice. This Independence Day race offers a straightforward way to get a workout in before the holiday festivities take over. If you're traveling to the area for the event, check lodging near Cloquet early, as July 4th weekend fills quickly. The early start time gives you most of the day ahead once you finish.
From the Race Organizer
5K 8 AM RACE START (5k bib pick-up begins at 6:30 am) The 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) loop course starts and finishes at Pinehurst Park in Cloquet, Minnesota on the 4th of July. The route travels through the neighborhoods of West Cloquet and the historic Pinehurst Park area. T-shirts are guaranteed for all who register by 6/13/26, if registering for the T-shirt option. Award Ceremony to follow race: 1st, 2nd 3rd Place Overall Female 1st, 2nd 3rd Place Overall Male 1st place male in the following age brackets: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over 1st place female in the following age brackets: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over Awards for a non-binary division may be offered if at least three participants pre-register by 6/7/26. All race entries are non refundable. Jimmer 10K: Feeling like challenging yourself? Immediately after crossing the finish line of the Sawdust 5K, turn around and run the course in the opposite direction to complete the Jimmer, a challenge created by the local running club, the Milltown Milers, in memory of Jim Hagerl. Jimmer, as Hagerl was known, was an avid runner and supporter of the Sawdust 5K. He died in April of 2018 from an aggressive form of brain cancer. This challenge is free and no registration is required. LaVonna 1 Mile Walk/Run 10:45am Race Start (Bib Pickup begins at 10am) Location: Northwoods Credit Union, 1702 Avenue B, Cloquet, MN 55720 The LaVonna 1-mile walk/run is a FREE unofficially timed race for all ages on the 4th of July. Participants will start at Northwoods Credit Union and race down Cloquet Avenue to kick off the parade. The race ends on the corner of 11th St and Cloquet Ave, by The Jack bar. T-shirts are guaranteed for all who register by 6/13/26, if registering for the T-shirt option.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cloquet, MN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Sawdust 5K and LaVonna 1 Mile 2026 — Cloquet, MN?
Sawdust 5K and LaVonna 1 Mile 2026 — Cloquet, MN takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Cloquet, Minnesota.
Where is Sawdust 5K and LaVonna 1 Mile 2026 — Cloquet, MN held?
Sawdust 5K and LaVonna 1 Mile 2026 — Cloquet, MN is held at 601 Pinehurst Park Dr in Cloquet, Minnesota.
Where can I find hotels near Sawdust 5K and LaVonna 1 Mile 2026 — Cloquet, MN?
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